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Gosford Christian School St Philip’s Christian College Gosford 2017 Assessment Notification Year: Stage 4: 2017 Subject: English Topic Areas to be covered: Technophobe to Technogeek Unit Outcomes to be assessed: A student: EN4-2A effectively uses a widening range of processes, skills, strategies and knowledge for responding to and composing texts in different media and technologies EN4-3B uses and describes language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and contexts EN4-4B makes effective language choices to creatively shape meaning with accuracy, clarity and coherence EN4-5C thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information, ideas and arguments to respond to and compose texts EN4-7D demonstrates understanding of how texts can express aspects of their broadening world and their relationships within it. Assessment Outline Weighting: 10% Date of Issue: Monday 28th August 2017 Due Date and Time: Monday 11th September 2017, by 8pm (online submission) Submission Format: LMS Online Submission only (technology failure is not an acceptable excuse – see School Assessment policy guidelines)Task Outline Task Format:Persuasive Writing Task - 800 words (not including bibliography) Part One (Recommended 600 words) “Over the course of our lifetime, radio will no longer be useful and will become obsolete.” Students are to write a persuasive extended response where they discuss if they agree or disagree with this statement. They are to use evidence and persuasive writing techniques in their response and provide a brief bibliography (APA format). Part Two (Recommended 200 words) While technology can bring advancement and progress in society it can also bring with it moral dangers and challenges. What are some of these moral dangers and challenges and how should Christians approach using technology? Discuss your answer with reference to scripture. . NOTE: · School Assessment Policy Guidelines apply · Technology failure is not an acceptable excuse for students failing to submit tasks on the due date. · Use a clear and easily read font equivalent in size to ‘12 point Times New Roman’ NOTE: Overdue tasks: Assessable tasks which are handed in after the due date and for which no valid extension of time has been given, will lose 20% of their assigned mark for each school day that the task is late. After five (5) days a zero is given. It is a requirement that these tasks be completed and submitted in order to fulfil the requirements of the course even if marks have not been awarded. i.e. One day late, student receives 11/20, deduction of 20% = 8.8/20 Requests for extensions need to be made in writing from the parent/care giver prior to the due date and negotiated with the staff member. Marking Criteria (20 Marks) Effectively uses a widening range of processes, skills, strategies and knowledge for composing a persuasive text (5 Marks) 2 Marks Your persuasive text is written at an advanced level with attention to the organization and structure of your argument. You order your argument in a clear and logical manner with an introduction that grabs our attention, a position that is expanded on in the body of your piece and a strong conclusion. OR 1 Mark Your persuasive text is written with some attention to the organization and structure of your argument. There is some effort to include an attention grabbing introduction and/or strong conclusion but the argument could be expanded on. OR 0 Marks Your persuasive text is written with little to no attention to the organization and structure of your argument. There is little effort to include an attention grabbing introduction and/or strong conclusion. _______________ 1 Mark You follow the correct font criteria OR 0 Marks You do not follow the correct font criteria _______________ 1 Mark You follow the correct word limit criteria OR 0 Marks You do not follow the correct word limit criteria _______________ 1 Mark You include a detailed, accurate bibliography of sources you have used to find evidence for your argument in APA formatting. OR 0 Marks You have not included a bibliography or it is unsatisfactory Makes effective language choices to creatively shape meaning with accuracy, clarity and coherence (5 Marks) 5 Marks Five or more examples of a variety of persuasive writing techniques that are used effectively to convince the reader of their argument. OR 4 Marks Four examples of a variety of persuasive writing techniques that are used effectively to convince the reader of their argument. OR 3 Marks Three examples of persuasive writing techniques that are used mostly effectively to convince the reader of their argument. OR 2 Marks Two examples of persuasive writing techniques that are used somewhat effectively to convince the reader of their argument. OR 1 Mark One example of a persuasive writing technique that is used somewhat effectively to convince the reader of their argument. OR 0 Marks No examples of persuasive writing techniques are used. Thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information, ideas and arguments to respond to and compose texts (5 Marks) 5 Marks The arguments made to persuade the audience are convincing and well thought out. They are supported with a variety of evidence from multiple sources that has been clearly understood by the student and used appropriately. OR 4 Marks The arguments made to persuade the audience are mostly convincing and well thought out. They are supported by evidence from other sources that has been understood by the student and used mostly appropriately. OR 3 Marks The arguments made to persuade the audience are somewhat convincing and well thought out. Some evidence has been understood by the student and used appropriately. OR 2 Marks The arguments made to persuade the audience are occasionally convincing but there is little evidence to support these arguments or the evidence is vague and irrelevant. OR 1 Mark The argument made is not strong and there is little to no evidence to support it. OR 0 Marks There is no argument being made. Uses and describes language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and contexts (3 Marks) 3 Marks Sophisticated language and an advanced vocabulary is evident in your writing. There are very few spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. OR 2 Marks A moderate level of sophistication and vocabulary is evident in your writing. There are some spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. OR 1 Mark Vocabulary is basic and there are many spelling, grammar and punctuation errors in your writing. OR 0 Marks Vocabulary is elementary and there are frequent spelling, grammar and punctuation errors in your writing. Demonstrates understanding of how texts can express aspects of their broadening world and their relationships within it. (2 Marks) 2 Marks You have engaged closely with other texts to support your arguments. This includes using the Bible to discuss how Christians should use technology. OR 1 Mark You have used and/or referred to other texts to support your arguments. There is some engagement with a Christian perspective but scripture has not been referred to. OR 0 Marks There is no engagement with other texts and little to no understanding of a Christian perspective and how it should influence technology use.