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Rubric

In this module, students develop their knowledge and appreciation of a substantial literary print text. Through their close study of and personal responses to the text in its entirety, students develop an understanding of the ways that language features, text structures and stylistic choices can be used in literary texts.

Students study one literary print text, for example a prose fiction, drama or a poetry text, which may constitute a selection of poems from the work of one poet. They identify, analyse and respond to the ideas in the text and the ways in which meaning is shaped. Students examine the conventions that are particular to their chosen literary form, and the ways that authors use, manipulate and/or challenge those conventions.

Through their critical and creative responses to the text, students develop their understanding of the use and effects of elements such as style, tone and mood. They further develop their critical skills to analyse and assess the ways meaning is shaped and conveyed.

Through their engagement with the text and their own compositions, students further develop their personal connections with, and enjoyment of the text, enabling them to express their personal interpretation of its meaning and importance. They express their ideas clearly and cohesively using appropriate register, structure and modality. They plan, draft and refine their own written and spoken texts, applying the conventions of syntax, spelling and grammar appropriately for their audience, context and purpose.

Focus Question(s)

·        How do the distinctive qualities of texts shape the way we respond to them?

·        How do texts represent ideas and concerns from the context in which they are composed?

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Appendix 8 - Chapter 1 Notes Completed Version

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Appendix 8 - Chapter 1 Notes Completed Version

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Chapter One Notes COMPLETED EXAMPLE.docx

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Appendix 7 - The Messenger Plot Chart Organiser 

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Appendix 7 - The Messenger Plot Chart Organiser 

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Appendix 9: Am The Messenger Powerpoint #1

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Appendix 9: Am The Messenger Powerpoint #1

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Appendix 4: Context - Out From Behind The Wheel: New York City Taxi Drivers

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Appendix 4: Context - Out From Behind The Wheel: New York City Taxi Drivers

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A day-in-a-life overview of what a taxi driver's work day would be like.
This sets up the students for reading the book and understanding what the main character's job is like.

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Out From Behind The Wheel: New York City Taxi Drivers

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Appendix 16 - Literary Techniques in The Messenger

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Appendix 16 - Literary Techniques in The Messenger

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Discussion Questions

1.   How does the author’s context influence the novel?

2.   How does your own context influence how you receive the novel?

3.   How would the text be received if the context was altered?

4.   Complete a textual intervention on a part of the novel, consider setting, characterisation etc.

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(15 mins)

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The failurist: Markus Zusak at TEDxSydney 2014

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If you're looking for inspiration, don't turn to a writer -- they thrive on misery. Writing a book is all about struggling with inadequate prose, false starts and discarded drafts. Yet, in this surprising talk, author Markus Zusak explains how failure can often motivate us towards our greatest successes.

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(10 mins)

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Standard English Module B - Close Study of Text

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Appendix 13 - Identity & Perception PowerPoint

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Appendix 13 - Identity & Perception PowerPoint

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Appendix 14 - Table for analysing texts (ALARM)

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Appendix 14 - Table for analysing texts (ALARM)

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Year 11 Standard - Close Study Unit Plan

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Year 11 Standard - Close Study Unit Plan

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Appendix 16a - Literary Techniques T.E.E Table

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Appendix 16a - Literary Techniques T.E.E Table

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Literary Techniques in I AM THE MESSENGER