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Year Nine English: Australiana analysis and creation of song lyrics Assessment Task one
SKILLED CAPABLE
Text contains two clearly identifiable structural components OR All components are present but are lacking in necessary detail.

APPRENTICE

NOVICE
No evidence of any structural components of a persuasive text.

Coherent, controlled and Text contains an complete introduction, a Argument. All components body and conclusion are well developed. OR Introduction is clear with Detailed longer text with two position statement. developed components and AND one Body with reasons and weaker component. detailed supporting evidence. The lyrics have been analysed in great detail. There is an in depth discussion of the following elements: Main idea of the song Themes Vocabulary Structure Social context The lyrics have been analysed in detail. There is an informative discussion of the following elements: Main idea of the song Themes Vocabulary Structure Social context

Minimal evidence of persuasive Structure. Structural components are not clearly identifiable OR One component only, e.g. an introduction. The lyrics have been analysed in little detail. There is a basic discussion of the following elements: Main idea of the song Themes Vocabulary Structure Social context

Analysis of Lyrics

The lyrics have been analysed in some detail. There is a satisfactory discussion of the following elements: Main idea of the song Themes Vocabulary Structure Social context The students own lyrics and reflect a satisfactory understanding of Australian culture and identity.

The lyrics have been analysed in minimal detail. There is no discussion of the following elements: Main idea of the song Themes Vocabulary Structure Social context

Creation of Lyrics

The students own lyrics The students own lyrics have have been well considered been satisfactorily thought and reflect a thorough out and reflect a fair understanding of Australian understanding of Australian culture and identity. culture and identity.

The students own lyrics reflect a basic understanding of Australian culture and identity. The lyrics are structured somewhat appropriately, including two verses and one chorus.

The students own lyrics reflect a limited understanding of Australian culture and identity. The lyrics have not been structured appropriately and only include one verse and one chorus.

The lyrics have mostly been The lyrics are structured The lyrics are structured structured appropriately, appropriately, including at appropriately, including three including two or three verses least three verses and two verses and two choruses. and one or two choruses. choruses.

Vocabulary

A range of precise and effective words and word groups used in a fluent and articulate manner. An extended, highly cohesive piece of writing showing continuity of ideas and tightly linked sections of text.

Sustained and consistent use of precise words and word groups that enhance the meaning of the text.

Four or more precise words or word groups

Mostly simple words may include two or three precise words or word groups.

Very short script. Mostly simple words

Cohesion

A range of cohesive devices is Controlled use of cohesive used correctly and devices deliberately supports reader to enhance reading and understanding meaning is support underlying clear on first reading. relationships. Text flows well in a sustained piece of writing.

Some correct links between sentences. Most referring words are accurate. OR Longer text with cohesion controlled only in parts. Some correct use of sentence level punctuation (at least 2 accurately punctuated sentences beginning and end) OR One correctly punctuated sentence AND Some other punctuation correct where it is required.

Links are missing or incorrect. Short script often confusing for the reader.

Punctuation

Writing contains accurate All sentence punctuation Sentence level punctuation use of all applicable correct mostly correct use of mostly punctuation provides other punctuation, including correct (minimum of 80% of 5 precise markers to pace and noun capitalization. sentences control punctuated correctly). reading of the text. Provides accurate markers to enable smooth AND and efficient reading. Some other correct punctuation (two or more examples of different types of other

Correct use of capital letters to start Sentences OR full stops to end sentences (at least one correct sentence marker) Punctuation is minimal and of little

Year Nine English: Australiana analysis and creation of song lyrics Assessment Task one
punctuation). assistance to the reader.

Spelling

Correct spelling of simple words, most common Words, at least 10 difficult Words. Incorrect difficult words do not outnumber Correct difficult words ALL aspects of the task are exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

Correct spelling of simple words, most common words. Some difficult words (at least two) incorrect difficult words do not outnumber correct difficult words. ALL aspects of the task are attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

Correct spelling of most simple words. Most common words (at least 20).

Correct spelling of most simple words and come common words (at least two) errors evident in common words. SOME aspects of the task are not neatly presented. Limited thought has gone into the design and layout.

Few examples of conventional spelling

Presentation

MOST aspects of the task are attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

The task is not neatly presented or legible. No care has been taken in its presentation. Assessment task submitted three days late.

Submission

ALL the requirements of the MOST of the requirements of task are met. the task are met. Submitted on the due date. Submitted on the due date.

Assessment task submitted one day late

Assessment task submitted two days late.

_____________________ Analysis and Creation of Lyrics Assessment Task meets the requirements of an: Expert Skilled Capable Apprentice Novice

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