Close Text Study In Module 3 students focus on detailed analysis of the purpose language, style and construction of the prescribed study text. They focus closely on textual details to examine different interpretations and perspectives. Week Key teaching points Syllabus content Assessment tasks 1-3 Identify connection between text and context- identify contexts of text creation and reception Explore how social, historical and cultural conditions impact on understanding of text Discuss how context shapes text Explore how language and structure further the understanding of context Investigate and evaluate the relationships between texts and contexts by: examining how the substantial prescribed text relates to its particular context. (ACEEN061) Responding and Critically Discussing Introductory exploration: perhaps using some of the following- undertaking short research task in pairs on social, political, historical context of text devise five questions which they have of a text passage and share with a partner for discussion individually draw a response to key images, characters or ideas in the text, or in groups take different parts of text and sequentially create visual representation of first impressions, key images. use the Who, What When Where Why strategy to explore meaning and context In groups, create a life size paper doll which acts as a visual summary for context and ideas 4 identify perspectives and attitudes in texts examine how readers/ viewers are positioned by authors examine how purpose shapes perspectives, attitudes and values Evaluate different perspectives, attitudes and values represented in texts by: analysing content, purpose and choice of language in the substantial prescribed text studied (ACEEN063) Responding and Discussing Students create a comparative table of differing interpretations of the text Assessment Task 1 Students will present a seminar which discusses two different perspectives/ interpretations of the text-considering purpose, audience, context and language features
examine how language affects perspectives, attitudes and values identify how point of view and voice shapes perspectives, attitudes and values examine how understanding of context (social, historical and cultural) affects perspectives, attitudes and values identify different readings of texts and explore how they communicate different perspectives, attitudes and values analysing the use of voice and point of view in the text studied (ACEEN064) exploring other interpretations and aspects of this single text studied. (ACEEN065) Assessment Criteria: C2, C3,C4,C6,C7 5 identify features of mode, medium, genre consider how perspectives are conveyed through choice of mode, medium, genre identify how point of view and voice are expressed though range of texts analyze how author and audience bias influences the interpretation of a text explore how language features shape the interpretation of text Evaluate how texts convey perspectives through: the selection of mode, medium, genre and type of text (ACEEN066) the ways points of view and values are represented (ACEEN067) the selection of language features that generate empathy or controversy, for example, juxtaposition of image and text. (ACEEN068) Responding and Discussing As basis for discussion, students may work in pairs to: identify key powerful images, patterns in structure or language examine openings and closings and effect of titles 6 examine how attitudes and perspectives (including their own) shape a range of texts identify and discuss the assumptions and values present in texts identify authorial choices made to shape texts Reflect on their own and others’ texts by: analysing and evaluating how different attitudes and perspectives underpin the text studied (ACEEN076) Responding and Discussing Students may create a graphic organizer which identifies two different interpretations of the text linking these ideas to how these reflect their own values, author values, and omissions, inclusions and other authorial choices which support these.
identify own values and attitudes in shaping responses to texts discuss and assess the impact of a range of literary perspectives/. readings of texts questioning the assumptions and values in the text studied (ACEEN077) identifying omissions, inclusions, emphases and marginalisations in the single text studied (ACEEN078) discussing and evaluating different readings of text studied (ACEEN079) Assessment Criteria: C3, C4, C7 7 identify language and stylistic features appropriate to task and audience use appropriate language and stylistic features to create a sustained response use appropriate language and stylistic features to create an individual voice Students will create a range of texts: using appropriate language and stylistic features to sustain a personal voice and point of view (ACEEN069) using nuanced language (ACEEN070) synthesising ideas and opinions to develop complex argument (ACEEN071) substantiating and justifying their own responses using textual evidence (ACEEN072) using appropriate referencing, for example, footnotes, citations and reference lists (ACEEN073) using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading (ACEEN074) using accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and Assessment Task Two Written interpretation of text demonstrating understanding of range of text features which contribute to personal interpretation. (Including references, plan, draft and one edit) Assessment Criteria: C2, C3, C4, C6,C7