Lesson: Understand the Rubric

Theory

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 Year 11: Reading to Write

Purpose: 

1. To understand the theory and how to analyse texts

2. To effectively implement in own writing

Transition to Senior English   Techniques, how, why and the context.

In this module, students undertake the intensive and close reading of quality texts from a variety  of modes and media. In doing so, they further develop the skills and knowledge necessary to  appreciate, understand, analyse and evaluate how and why texts convey complex ideas,  relationships, endeavours and scenarios. Central to this module is developing student capacity  to respond perceptively to texts through their own considered and thoughtful writing and  judicious reflection on their skills and knowledge as writers. Students read texts that are  engaging thematically, aesthetically, stylistically and/or conceptually to inspire or provoke them  to critique skilfully, or to respond imaginatively. Through the study of texts, students develop  insights into the world around them, deepen their understanding of themselves and the lives of  others, and enhance their enjoyment of reading.

The careful selection of critical and creative texts that address the needs and interests of  students provides opportunities for them to increase the command of their own written  expression, and empower them with the confidence, skills and agility to employ language  precisely, appropriately and creatively for a variety of purposes.

Wide reading and reflection provides students with the opportunity to make deeper connections  and identify distinctions between texts to enhance their understanding of how knowledge of  language patterns, structures and features can be applied to unfamiliar texts. Through  imaginative re-creation students deepen their engagement with texts and investigate the role of  written language in different modes, and how elements, for example tone, voice and image,  contribute to the way that meaning is made. By exploring texts that are connected by form, point  of view, genre or theme, students examine how purpose, audience and context shape meaning  and influence responses.

Through responding and composing for a range of purposes and audiences students further  develop skills in comprehension, analysis, interpretation and evaluation. They investigate how  various language forms and features, for example structure, tone, imagery and syntax are used  for particular effect. They analyse and assess texts using appropriate terminology, register and  modality. By reading and writing complex texts they broaden the repertoire of their vocabulary  and extend control of spelling, punctuation and grammar to gain further understanding of how  their own distinctive voice may be expressed for specific purposes.

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