accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and metalanguage. Reflect on own and others’ texts by: analysing textual evidence to assess the purpose and context of texts questioning responses to investigating the impact and uses of imaginative, interpretive and persuasive texts. 5-7 EXAMINATION REVISION - Y11 Exams in weeks 6 and 7 Students begin to read novel Jasper Jones (They must finish reading it over the mid-year holidays) Review of all content TASK FIVE: EXAM (Comprehending, Responding, Composing – 10%) SEMESTER CHANGEOVER Term 2 8-9 AND Term3 1-3 MULTIMODAL CONTEXT WEBSITE CONTEXT Introduction to Jasper Jones – context 1960’s Australia Introduce task (details Term Three: Spend approximately 2/3 lessons on each of the 3 contextual factors: ISSUE 1: The treatment of indigenous Australia Watch SBS documentary First Australians Episode 6 – ‘A Fair Deal for a Dark Race’ – complete handout and discuss Aboriginal poem – use as a stimulus for the reflection/blog Discuss the 1967 Referendum The Stolen Generation White Australia policy- Racial Attitude and treatment by Whites- citizens & Govt Reserves like Cumraganja and the abuse, intimidation used Proposed change to the Constitution and the 1967 Referendum Kevin Rudd Sorry Speech 2008 & National Sorry Day- timely? Overdue? Enough? Compare texts in a variety of contexts, media and modes by: explaining the relationship between purpose and context Investigate the representation of ideas, attitudes and voices in texts, including: analysing the ways language features, text structures and stylistic choices perspectives and interpretations evaluating the effects of rhetorical devices analysing the effects of using multimodal and digital conventions Create a range of texts: using imaginative, interpretive and persuasive elements for different purposes, contexts and audiences experimenting with text structures, language features and multimodal devices developing and sustaining voice, tone and style using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and metalanguage appropriate quotation and referencing protocols. Reflect on their own and others’ texts by: analysing the values and attitudes expressed in texts evaluating the effectiveness of in representing ideas, attitudes and voices critically examining how and why position readers and viewers. TASK SIX: (Creating – 7.5%) Multimodal context website – 1960’s Australia group assessment) (Due Term 3 - Week 2/3) Ongoing: Read novel Jasper Jones
3-4 PANEL DISCUSSION (SUSTAINABILITY) Following on from the teaching and learning which occurred through the study of the documentary ‘The Cove,’ students will now engage in research designed to facilitate a persuasive discussion regarding the issue of small type coastal whaling outlined in the documentary. Introduce panel discussion conventions Introduce persuasive speech conventions Introduce the idea of a central contention or premise within a spoken argument Expose students to persuasive speeches which can be annotated as a class. Also watch speeches being delivered and discuss how to be persuasive through voice and body language In a whole-class mock ‘Whaling Convention,’ students present a persuasive speech to their peers designed to present their given country’s disposition regarding the issue of small type coastal whaling. Create a range of texts: using imaginative, interpretive and persuasive elements for different purposes, contexts and audiences experimenting with text structures, language features and multimodal devices developing and sustaining voice, tone and style using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading Reflect on their own and others’ texts by: evaluating the effectiveness of in representing ideas, attitudes and voices critically examining how and why texts position readers and viewers. TASK NINE: (Creating – 10%) (Due Week 4) 5-7 EXAMINATION REVISION - Y11 Exams in weeks 6 and 7 Give students practice examination and sectional break down of exam. Review of all outcomes TASK TEN: EXAM (Semester 2 Examination – 15%)