Year 10 English Communication, 2017

Aldridge State High School

Unit: Worth a Read

TaskTwo:Written Book Review

Student’s Name:______

Teacher’s Name:______

Learning Goals Assessed
To construct a book review promoting a novel or autobiography using:

Generic structure and analysis of character, plot and theme
Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary
Language choices that persuade the Australian public

Conditions
Date Set: Week 3 Date Check: Week 5 Date Due: Week 6 Length: 400 words
PURPOSE: To persuade MODE: Written TENOR:As a student to the Australian public
Access to resources
Seen task Genre explicitly taught, book review structure as taught
Subject matter- new, explicitly taught Teacher conference and feedback permitted
task
Context:As a class you have been studying a contemporary novel or autobiography. The author is about to publically promote the book at a book launch and signing at Angus and Robertson in Brisbane. In order to promote public interest, you are required to do the following:
Task:Construct a positive book review about your class novel/autobiography for The Courier Mail. You should include an analysis of the plot, main characters and theme and include a photo of the author and/or book cover as well as any other relevant information.
CONSTRUCT=assemble or build something by placing parts together for a specific purpose
Essential Vocabulary / Literacy/Numeracy
Some of the words you may use include:
Worthy, captivating, enthralling, realistic, honest, forthright, valiant, contemporary, must-read. / Some grammatical/mathematical aspects to consider are:

Tense Sentence and paragraph structure

Sentence length Spelling and punctuation
modality

CCEs (senior) /Verbs (junior)
Structuring/organising extended text
Using correct spelling/punctuation/grammar Interrelating themes/ideas
Using vocabulary appropriate to a context
A
The student consistenly: / B
The student generally: / C
The student, in the main: / D
The student unevenly: / E
The student occasionally:
Knowledge of contextual factor
The student has demonstrated knowledge of the ways that meanings in texts are shaped by purpose, cultural context and social situation /

chooses the appropriate generic patterns and conventions for the task
controls appropriate roles and relationships
selects and synthesises relevant subject matter
follows the generic patterns and conventions required for a book review.

chooses the appropriate generic patterns and conventions for the task.
controls appropriate roles and relationships
selects sufficient subject matter
follows the generic patterns and conventions for a book review.

chooses the appropriate generic patterns and conventions for the task.
controls appropriate roles and relationships
selects relevant subject matter
follows the generic patterns and conventions for a book review.

chooses the appropriate generic patterns and conventions for the task.
controls appropriate roles and relationships
selects some relevant subject matter
follows the generic patterns and conventions of a book review.

chooses the appropriate generic patterns and conventions for the task.
controls appropriate roles and relationships
selects some subject matter
follows the generic patterns and conventions of a book review

Knowledge of textual features
The student has demonstrated knowledge of the appropriateness of textual features for purposes and audiences /

sequences and organises subject matter
uses cohesive ties to link ideas
uses suitable vocabulary for the task
controls all clause and sentence structures
maintains control of paragraphing and punctuation
controls conventional spelling

sequences and organises subject matter
uses cohesive ties to link ideas
uses suitable vocabulary for the task
Controls most clause and sentence structures with few errors
maintains control of paragraphing and punctuation
controls conventional spelling

sequences and organises subject matter
uses cohesive ties to link ideas
uses suitable vocabulary for the task
Controls most clause and sentence structures with occasional lapses in accuracy
maintains control of paragraphing and punctuation
controls conventional spelling with some lapses

sequences and organises subject matter
uses basic vocabulary for the task
uses some punctuation, though not paragraphing.
Uses some clause and sentence structures with frequent lapses.
Uses conventional spelling

Links some ideas with conjunctions.
Uses a narrow range of basic vocabulary.
Uses a narrow range of clause and sentences structures, with frequent lapses that impede understanding

Knowledge and understanding of texts
The student has demonstrated knowledge of how texts are interpreted and constructed. /

Explains or purposefully shapes representations of people, places, events and concepts in the book review
Uses cultural assumptions, attitudes, values and beliefs in the book review
uses language that is appropriate to appeal to an audience.
makes language choices that reflect an understanding of the role and relationship to the audience

Describes or shapes representations of people, places, events and concepts in the book review
Uses cultural assumptions, attitudes, values and beliefs in the book review
uses language that is appropriate to appeal to an audience.
makes language choices that reflect an understanding of the role and relationship to the audience

unevenly shapes representations of people, places, events and concepts in the novel review
unevenly uses cultural assumptions, attitudes, values and beliefs in the novel review
uses some language that is appropriate to appeal to an audience.
makes language choices that reflect an understanding of the role and relationship to the audience

identifies or shapes representations of people, places, events and concepts in the novel review
identifies or uses attitudes and beliefs in the novel review
makes language choices that reflect an understanding of the role and relationship to the audience

recognises or shapes representations of people, places, events and concepts in texts
uses language that is appropriate to appeal to an audience.
makes language choices that reflect an understanding of the role and relationship to the audience

COMMENTS: ______

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BOOK REVIEW PLANNING

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