Extension_English

Assessment Task 2: Tutorial Presentation Task Value: Issue Date: Due Date: Syllabus Outcomes: A student distinguishes and evaluates the values expressed through texts. A student explains different ways of valuing texts. A student develops and delivers sophisticated presentations. Step 1: Select a text that reflects or challenges the concerns of the Romantic period from the late 18th century until the mid 19th century. Your text selection may come from the Supplementary Text List provided or from your own independent search. You cannot choose a text already studied in class or set for study in English at the H.S.C. Advanced or Standard level. Step 2: Use the 8 Step ‘Guideline for Exploring Supplementary Texts’ (Resource 6) to generate a set of notes on the text. (10% of final assessment mark) Step 3: Prepare a 12-15 minute tutorial presentation in which you lead the class through an exploration of your self-selected supplementary text, Northanger Abbey, and at least two poems by Coleridge studied in class. The exploration of these texts is to address the Prescriptions rubric which states: ‘Texts related to [the Romantic] period examine or affirm the power of the imagination to inform, illuminate and transform human experience.’ Throughout your tutorial you should attempt to: * establish Romanticism as a movement of artistic expression * explore the links between imagination and human experience inherent to Romanticism * establish your own understanding of the differences between the imagination’s power to inform, to illuminate, and to transform (use evidence from the texts to illustrate these differences) * evaluate the degree to which each text is an examination or affirmation of the power of imagination, and its impact on human experience * critically evaluate the extent to which the ‘examination’ or ‘affirmation’ is a reflection of, or challenge to, ways of thinking during this period * include an analysis of the literary techniques used by each composer to represent the power of imagination, and its impact on human experience * take a conceptual approach to your exploration of the texts. That is, establish points of comparison and contrast between the texts throughout your presentation, rather than provide an independent analysis of each text in sequence Tutorial presentation style may involve: * use of power point presentation * use of visual / audio aids * the inclusion of class/group workshop activities (3 minutes max.) * the inclusion of mind-mapping / brainstorming activities (2 minutes max.) * quick-quiz / questionnaire activity (2 minutes max.) Your tutorial presentation should be supported by a concise set of notes, no more than two A4 pages, for distribution to the class. Assessment Task 2 Tutorial Presentation Marking Criteria * Shows sophisticated ability to present a tutorial that demonstrates an understanding of the links between imagination and human experience inherent to Romanticism * Demonstrates with flair and insight the degree to which each text is a reflection of, or challenge to, ways of thinking during this period. * Displays highly developed control of language and manner to present complex ideas | A21-25 | * Shows substantial ability to present a tutorial that demonstrates an understanding of the links between imagination and human experience inherent to Romanticism * Demonstrates with insight the degree to which each text is a reflection of, or challenge to, ways of thinking during this period. * Displays effective control of language and manner to present complex ideas | B16-20 | * Shows sound ability to present a tutorial that demonstrates an understanding of the ways of the links between imagination and human experience inherent to Romanticism * Demonstrates with competency the degree to which each text is a reflection of, or challenge to, ways of thinking during this period. * Displays competent control of language and manner to present complex ideas | C11-15 | * Shows limited ability to present a tutorial that demonstrates an understanding of the links between imagination and human experience inherent to Romanticism * Provides a limited analysis of the degree to which each text is a reflection of, or challenge to, ways of thinking during this period. * Displays limited control of language and manner to present complex ideas | D6-10 | * Shows minimal ability to present a tutorial that demonstrates an understanding of the links between imagination and human experience inherent to Romanticism * Provides a minimal analysis of the degree to which each text is a reflection of, or challenge to, ways of thinking during this period. * Displays minimal control of language and manner to present complex ideas | E1 - 5 |