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Assessment Overview
Type: Take-home in-class assessment for HSC
Worth: 25%
Module: Common Module, Texts and Human Experiences
Notification Date: Today
Due Date: Friday, 13th December 2024, at 8:48 AM
Penalty: 20% deduction for late submissions; advised to submit by Thursday, 12th December 2024
Task Description
Format: Multimodal text involving prescribed text and related materials
Components:
Visual Representation: Worth 5 marks
Reflection Statement: Worth 15 marks
Question: How do composers represent the interplay between truth and secrets and their impact on individual and collective human experiences?
Submission Guidelines
Reflection Statement Requirements:
Must be 400 words
Formatting: 1.5 line spacing, Times New Roman, 12-point font
Include a word count
Required to hand in hard copy and submit electronically on Google Classroom
Deadline: 8:48 AM on 13th December 2024
Marking Criteria
A Grade Description:
Demonstrates perceptive understanding of interplay between truth and secrets
Skillful analysis of textual forms and features
Effective expression of ideas appropriate to audience and form
Key Concepts
Perceptive Understanding:
Involves personal insights and the possibility of disagreeing with assumptions in the text
Crucial keywords: truth, secrets, impact, individual experiences, collective experiences
Examples from Texts
Example of Interplay:
John Proctor, his wife, and Abigail's relationships showcase a web of secrets impacting emotions and societal norms in the context of Puritan society.
Proctor's guilt and efforts to salvage his integrity highlight the individual impact of secrets.
The collective society relies on lies to maintain control, illustrating the broader implications of truth and deception.
Visual Representation Requirements
Requirements:
Must demonstrate an informed understanding of aforementioned question
Needs 2-3 elements representing truth, secrets, and their interplay
Integrate visual elements with textual analysis to enhance understanding of key insights
Reflection Statement Details
Structure:
First-person limited perspective used only when discussing the visual representation
Avoid first-person in introduction and analysis referring to texts
Textual Analysis:
Employ language specific to the form of the play (e.g., acts, scenes, lines) and related texts
Word Count Guidance
Must stay close to 1200 words (10% leeway acceptable)
Suggested breakdown:
200 words for introduction
300 words per paragraph (2 paragraphs)
100 words for conclusion
Importance of concise writing: prioritize explaining concepts without unnecessary elaboration
Preparation Tips
Use a visually appealing format and be mindful of aesthetics for visual representation
Utilize language related to visual literacy (e.g., salient images, positioning, framing) in the reflection statement
Reach out for assistance with visual deconstruction if necessary
Conclusion
Emphasize the importance of clarity, succinctness, and adherence to guidelines in both visual and written components to achieve a successful assessment.
Task Description
Format:
Multimodal text that must involve a prescribed text and at least one related material
Components:
Visual Representation: Worth 5 marks
Reflection Statement: Worth 15 marks
Question:
How do composers represent the interplay between truth and secrets and their impact on individual and collective human experiences?
Submission Guidelines
Reflection Statement Requirements:
Length: Must be 400 words
Formatting: Utilize 1.5 line spacing, Times New Roman, with a font size of 12-point
Word Count: Include a word count at the end of the statement
Submission: Required to submit both a hard copy and electronically on Google Classroom by the deadline
Deadline:
All components to be submitted by 8:48 AM on 13th December 2024.
Marking Criteria
A Grade Description:
Understanding: Demonstrates a perceptive understanding of the interplay between truth and secrets
Analysis: Skillful analysis of textual forms and features, supported by relevant examples
Expression: Effective expression of ideas that are appropriate to the audience and the form being presented
Key Concepts
Perceptive Understanding:
Involves offering personal insights and exploring the possibility of disagreeing with common assumptions found within the text.
Crucial keywords: truth, secrets, impact, individual experiences, collective experiences.
Examples from Texts:
Example of Interplay: The relationships among John Proctor, his wife, and Abigail provide a complex web of secrets that significantly impact their emotions and reflect societal norms within the historical context of Puritan society. Proctor’s guilt regarding his affair is a pivotal point that affects both his individual integrity and the collective norms of his community. Furthermore, the reliance of the collective society on lies and deception emphasizes broader implications of how truth is manipulated to maintain social order.
Visual Representation Requirements
Requirements:
Must demonstrate an informed understanding of the aforementioned question.
Elements: Requires 2-3 elements that clearly represent themes of truth, secrets, and their interplay.
Integration: Visual representations should be integrated with textual analysis to enhance the audience's understanding of key insights and themes presented.
Reflection Statement Details
Structure:
Utilize first-person limited perspective strictly when discussing the visual representation. Avoid using first-person in the introduction as well as in the analytical sections that refer to the texts themselves.
Textual Analysis:
Employ specific language relevant to the form of the play (e.g., acts, scenes, lines) and associated related texts for analysis.
Word Count Guidance:
Stay close to 1200 words for the total submission, with a permissible 10% leeway.
Suggested breakdown: 200 words for the introduction, 300 words for each of the two body paragraphs, and 100 words for the conclusion.
Importance of Concise Writing:
It is essential to prioritize the explanation of concepts clearly and succinctly without unnecessary elaboration or filler content.
Preparation Tips
Utilize a visually appealing format and be mindful of aesthetics for visual representation; clarity and visual impact can significantly enhance understanding.
Utilize language related to visual literacy (e.g., salient images, positioning, framing, color theory) within the reflection statement to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of visual elements.
Reach out for assistance with visual deconstruction techniques if necessary to better articulate the themes visually.
Conclusion
Emphasize the importance of clarity, succinctness, and strict adherence to all guidelines in both the visual and written components to achieve success in the assessment. Addressing both the content and format effectively will cater to the marking criteria and enhance overall presentation quality.
Reflection Statement Requirements:
Length: Must be 400 words
Formatting: Utilize 1.5 line spacing, Times New Roman, with a font size of 12-point
Word Count: Include a word count at the end of the statement
Submission: Required to submit both a hard copy and electronically on Google Classroom by the deadline
Deadline:
All components to be submitted by 8:48 AM on 13th December 2024.
Marking Criteria
A Grade Description:
Understanding: Demonstrates a perceptive understanding of the interplay between truth and secrets
Analysis: Skillful analysis of textual forms and features, supported by relevant examples
Expression: Effective expression of ideas that are appropriate to the audience and the form being presented
Key Concepts
Perceptive Understanding:
Involves offering personal insights and exploring the possibility of disagreeing with common assumptions found within the text.
Crucial keywords: truth, secrets, impact, individual experiences, collective experiences.
Examples from Texts:
Example of Interplay: The relationships among John Proctor, his wife, and Abigail provide a complex web of secrets that significantly impact their emotions and reflect societal norms within the historical context of Puritan society. Proctor’s guilt regarding his affair is a pivotal point that affects both his individual integrity and the collective norms of his community. Furthermore, the reliance of the collective society on lies and deception emphasizes broader implications of how truth is manipulated to maintain social order.
Visual Representation Requirements
Requirements:
Must demonstrate an informed understanding of the aforementioned question.
Elements: Requires 2-3 elements that clearly represent themes of truth, secrets, and their interplay.
Integration: Visual representations should be integrated with textual analysis to enhance the audience's understanding of key insights and themes presented.
Reflection Statement Details
Structure:
Utilize first-person limited perspective strictly when discussing the visual representation. Avoid using first-person in the introduction as well as in the analytical sections that refer to the texts themselves.
Textual Analysis:
Employ specific language relevant to the form of the play (e.g., acts, scenes, lines) and associated related texts for analysis.
Word Count Guidance:
Stay close to 1200 words for the total submission, with a permissible 10% leeway.
Suggested breakdown: 200 words for the introduction, 300 words for each of the two body paragraphs, and 100 words for the conclusion.
Importance of Concise Writing:
It is essential to prioritize the explanation of concepts clearly and succinctly without unnecessary elaboration or filler content.
Preparation Tips
Utilize a visually appealing format and be mindful of aesthetics for visual representation; clarity and visual impact can significantly enhance understanding.
Utilize language related to visual literacy (e.g., salient images, positioning, framing, color theory) within the reflection statement to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of visual elements.
Reach out for assistance with visual deconstruction techniques if necessary to better articulate the themes visually.
Conclusion
Emphasize the importance of clarity, succinctness, and strict adherence to all guidelines in both the visual and written components to achieve success in the assessment. Addressing both the content and format effectively will cater to the marking criteria and enhance overall presentation quality.