Aldridge State High School

Year 10 English Communication, 2017

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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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