English Task

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Year 10 English

Term 1

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Assessment Task 1

Date Due: Friday March 20

Weighting: 25%

THE TASK
Students are to compose a response to the following question under examination conditions: How do the composers of two of the poems you have studied in this unit use poetic techniques to convey a unique perspective on Australian life?
Time: 1 period

OUTCOMES BEING ASSESSED

› EN5­1A
› EN5­3B
› EN5­8D TASK RUBRIC
Responses will be assessed on how well they:
­ Answer the question;
­ Demonstrate an understanding of the major themes in their chosen poems;
­ Demonstrate and understanding of how the techniques used in each poem convey the major thematic concerns;
­ Demonstrates a command of argument and essay structure;
­ Demonstrates a command of language In order to undertake this task you will need to:
*Read through all the poems.
● Choose two poems you have studied.
● Revise your analyses of each poem.
● Understand the main themes and techniques used in each poem
● Compose a response that answers the question directly using appropriate evidence, analysis and technical discussion.

MARKING CRITERIA

This response:

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Answers the question directly;
Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the major themes in their chosen poems;
­ Demonstrates an excellent understanding of how the techniques used in each poem convey the major thematic concerns;
­ Demonstrates an excellent command of argument and essay structure;
­ Demonstrates an excellent command of language
This response:
­ Answers the question most of the time;
­ Demonstrates a good understanding of the major themes in their chosen poems; ­ Demonstrates a good understanding of how the techniques used in each poem convey the major thematic concerns;
­ Demonstrates a good command of argument and essay structure;
­ Demonstrates a good command of language This response:

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