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YEAR 11 ENGLISH INTEGRATED (0051)
Perspectives (00548)
Unit Value 1.0
Semester 2 2013
Ms. Buchanan, Ms. Ward
In this unit, students will examine and discuss the ways in which content, plot, setting, imagery, characterisation, style and theme reflect the historical and social context of the time when the text was composed. Students will also explore the ways characters in texts have individually different human experiences. In addition, students will be encouraged to reflect on their own perspectives in issues, ideas and experiences. Class texts will include Of Mice and Men, A Streetcar Named Desire, An Enemy of the People and a film study of Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
In this unit, students will examine and discuss the ways in which content, plot, setting, imagery, characterisation, style and theme reflect the historical and social context of the time when the text was composed. Students will also explore the ways characters in texts have individually different human experiences. In addition, students will be encouraged to reflect on their own perspectives in issues, ideas and experiences. Class texts will include Of Mice and Men, A Streetcar Named Desire, An Enemy of the People and a film study of Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
Task 1: In-class essay
Weighting: 25%
Length 800-1000 words
Date due: Week 6 - August 27th & 28th
Text: Of Mice and Men
Conditions: Question given to students 1 week prior to the exam on August 20th. Essay will be written over 2 periods. Novel allowed.
Assessment Criteria
You will be assessed on the degree to which you demonstrate:
· an ability to respond critically to texts and logically justify viewpoint
· an ability to evaluate and synthesise material to make meaning
· imagination and originality
· competent and effective use of language for a range of purposes and audiences
· control of appropriate medium.
Task 2: Oral on perspectives in poetry/short story and one text
Perspectives (00548)
Unit Value 1.0
Semester 2 2013
Ms. Buchanan, Ms. Ward
In this unit, students will examine and discuss the ways in which content, plot, setting, imagery, characterisation, style and theme reflect the historical and social context of the time when the text was composed. Students will also explore the ways characters in texts have individually different human experiences. In addition, students will be encouraged to reflect on their own perspectives in issues, ideas and experiences. Class texts will include Of Mice and Men, A Streetcar Named Desire, An Enemy of the People and a film study of Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
In this unit, students will examine and discuss the ways in which content, plot, setting, imagery, characterisation, style and theme reflect the historical and social context of the time when the text was composed. Students will also explore the ways characters in texts have individually different human experiences. In addition, students will be encouraged to reflect on their own perspectives in issues, ideas and experiences. Class texts will include Of Mice and Men, A Streetcar Named Desire, An Enemy of the People and a film study of Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
Task 1: In-class essay
Weighting: 25%
Length 800-1000 words
Date due: Week 6 - August 27th & 28th
Text: Of Mice and Men
Conditions: Question given to students 1 week prior to the exam on August 20th. Essay will be written over 2 periods. Novel allowed.
Assessment Criteria
You will be assessed on the degree to which you demonstrate:
· an ability to respond critically to texts and logically justify viewpoint
· an ability to evaluate and synthesise material to make meaning
· imagination and originality
· competent and effective use of language for a range of purposes and audiences
· control of appropriate medium.
Task 2: Oral on perspectives in poetry/short story and one text