Year 7 & 8 Interdisciplinary Unit: The Meaning of the Story

Flashcards covering the Merici College Year 7 & 8 Unit Outline for the interdisciplinary English and Religious Education unit 'The Meaning of the Story,' including assessment policies, task requirements, and key concepts.

What is the Statement of Inquiry for the unit 'The Meaning of the Story'?

A well-developed character can communicate messages of faith through visual and written language.

What are the Key and Related Concepts identified for this Interdisciplinary Unit?

The Key Concept is Communication, and the Related Concepts are Character, Belief, and Identities and relationships.

Which Global Context is explored in this unit regarding attitudes and motivation?

Exploration

What is the assessment scale for permitted AI use in this unit?

Level $2$, which indicates AI use is allowed for planning and for images only.

What are the four Old Testament Covenant narratives students can choose from?

Noahic Covenant (Noah), Abrahamic Covenant (Abraham), Mosaic Covenant (Moses), and Davidic Covenant (David).

What is the specific due date for the hard copy of the picture book?

Monday 25th May

What is the sliding scale window for late submissions for a Year $8$ student?

Up to $6$ days after the due date for it to be considered for semester reporting.

What is the policy regarding submissions that exceed the word/time limit by more than $10\%?$

Content more than $10\%$ over the limit will not be considered for grading and marking purposes.

How many pages must the physical children's picture book be?

Approximately $10-12$ pages, not including the front and back cover.

What specific narrative elements must the picture book include?

A well-developed character and theme, and a structure involving orientation, complication, climax, and resolution.

How much time is allocated for the in-class Rationale, and what may students bring?

Students have $60$ minutes and may bring prepared notes, a reference list, and a physical copy of their picture book.

What are the three possible outcomes of a Review of Assessment result?

A higher mark, grade or score awarded; no change; or a lower mark, grade or score awarded.

What must a student do if they are absent on the day an assessment task is due?

Provide a note from a parent/carer to the teacher and submit the task on the first day the student returns to school.

When must drafts be submitted for non-test items?

$7$ calendar days prior to the deadline.

What is the required audience for the original narrative in the picture book task?

Year $5/6$ students.

Which specific interdisciplinary criteria are assessed in the Rationale and IDU Reflection?

Criterion A: Evaluating, Criterion B: Synthesizing, and Criterion C: Reflecting.

What is the rule for requesting single subject extensions?

Requests must be made in writing via email to classroom teachers more than $48$ hours before the published date.