4. Theory – Understand the Rubric

Theory

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Year 12: Mod A: Textual Conversations

In this module, students explore the ways in which the

comparative study of texts can reveal resonances and dissonances between and within texts.

Students consider the ways that

a reimagining or reframing of an aspect of a text might mirror, align or collide with the details of another text.

In their textual studies, they also explore

common or disparate issues, values, assumptions or perspectives and how these are depicted.

By comparing two texts students understand

how composers (authors, poets, playwrights, directors, designers and so on) are influenced by other texts, contexts and values, and how this shapes meaning.

Students identify, interpret, analyse and evaluate the textual features, conventions, contexts, values and purpose of two prescribed texts.

As students engage with the texts they consider how their

understanding, appreciation and enjoyment

of both texts has been enhanced through the comparative study and how the

personal, social, cultural and historical contextual knowledge

that they bring to the texts

influences their perspectives and shapes their own compositions.

By responding

imaginatively, interpretively and critically

students explore and evaluate

individual and common textual features, concepts and values.

They further develop skills in analysing the ways that

various language concepts, for example motif, allusion and intertextuality, connect and distinguish texts and how innovating with language concepts, form and style can shape new meaning.

They develop appropriate

analytical and evaluative language

required to compose informed, cohesive responses using

appropriate terminology, grammar, syntax and structure.

By composing critical and creative texts in a range of modes and media, students develop the

confidence, skills and appreciation to express a considered personal perspective.

Key words

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Summarise the Rubric

#1 What are the keywords in the rubric that you must use in your assessment and may also encounter in unseen questions?

• resonances and dissonances
• reimagining or reframing of an aspect of a text might mirror, align or collide
• common or disparate issues, values, assumptions or perspectives and how these are depicted

#2 What is the main goal of the rubric?

1. dentify the ideas in the source text
2. Identify what the adapted text says about these ideas (perspectives)
3. How did the two different contexts influence perspectives on the key ideas?
4. How have the two texts depicted the key ideas?
5. Refer to intertextuality in adapted text from source text