and persuasiveness of texts and using accurate spelling and punctuation. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), Australian Curriculum Version 8 English for Foundation–10, www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/english Year 9 English standard elaborations A B C D E The folio of a student’s work has the following characteristics: Receptive mode Understanding discerning analysis of the ways text structures can be manipulated for effect effective analysis of the ways text structures can be manipulated for effect analysis of the ways text structures can be manipulated for effect explanation of the ways text structures can be manipulated for effect identification of text structures manipulated for effect discerning analysis and explanation of how images, vocabulary choices and language features distinguish the work of individual authors effective analysis and explanation of how images, vocabulary choices and language features distinguish the work of individual authors analysis and explanation of how images, vocabulary choices and language features distinguish the work of individual authors explanation of how images, vocabulary choices and language features distinguish the work of individual authors identification of images, vocabulary choices and language features used to distinguish the work of individual authors Skills discerning evaluation and integration of relevant ideas and information from texts to form appropriate and supported interpretations effective evaluation and integration of relevant ideas and information from texts to form appropriate interpretations evaluation and integration of ideas and information from texts to form interpretations explanation of ideas and information from texts to form interpretations identification of ideas and information from texts to form interpretations discerning analysis and explanation of how language choices and conventions are used to influence audiences by selecting relevant evidence from the text effective analysis and explanation of how language choices and conventions are used to influence audiences by selecting relevant evidence from the text analysis and explanation of how language choices and conventions are used to influence audiences by selecting evidence from the text explanation of how language choices and conventions are used to influence audiences by selecting general evidence from the text identification of language choices and conventions that are used to influence audiences by selecting some evidence from the text
Notes Australian Curriculum common dimensions The SEs describe the qualities of achievement in the two dimensions common to all Australian Curriculum learning area achievement standards — understanding and skills. Dimension Description understanding the concepts underpinning and connecting knowledge in a learning area, related to a student’s ability to appropriately select and apply knowledge to solve problems in that learning area skills* the specific techniques, strategies and processes in a learning area Terms used in Year 9 English SEs The following terms are used in the Year 9 English SEs. They help to clarify the descriptors and should be used in conjunction with the ACARA Australian Curriculum English glossary: . Term Description analysis; analyse* consider in detail for the purpose of finding meaning or relationships, and identifying patterns, similarities and differences appropriate fitting; suitable to the context aspects particular parts or features clear; clarity easy to perceive, understand, or interpret, without ambiguity comparison; compare* estimate, measure or note how things are similar or dissimilar considered; consideration thought about deliberately with a purpose consistent regular in occurrence; in agreement and not self-contradictory discerning showing good judgment to make thoughtful choices distinguish* recognise point/s of difference effective capably meets the described requirements evaluate*; evaluation examine and judge the merit or significance of something evidence in an English context: ideas or information obtained from texts that are used by students to achieve the purposes of imaginative, informative and persuasive texts explanation; explanatory; explain* provide additional information that demonstrates understanding of reasoning and/or application fragmented disjointed, incomplete or isolated identification; identify* establish or indicate who or what someone or something is impede meaning hinder understanding interpret*, interpretation explaining the meaning of information or actions