1 Year 12 English
2 You should feel like this right now:You have successfully completed Units 1 & 2 and this is your first day of Year 12
3 Learning Intention: Success Criteria:Have a thorough understanding of the course requirements for Year 12 English Success Criteria: You will be able to: Tell your parents you’re pumped for Year 12 Describe Unit 3 & 4 assessment requirements Know what you have to do over the break (read all texts)
4 Year 12 English Course OutlineUnit 3 Area of Study 1: Reading and Creating Texts Outcome 1: 1) Creative Text Response, No Sugar + Written Explanation (30) 2) Analytical Text Response, The White Tiger (30) Area of Study 2: Analysing Argument Outcome 2: Language Analysis (40) Total Marks = 100 Unit 4 Area of Study 1: Reading and Comparing Outcome 1: Comparative text essay, I am Malala (Autobiography) and Made in Dagenham (Film) (60) Area of Study 2: Presenting an Argument Outcome 2: Oral presentation + Written Explanation (40) Total Marks = 100 Creative responses are words explanation Analytical Text Response words Analysing Argument words Comparative Text Essay words Oral presenation 4-6 minutes Written statement of intention 300 – 500 words
5 Unit 3 (25% of your final study score)Area of Study 1: Reading and Creating Texts Outcome1) Creative Text Response, No Sugar For this task you will write a creative piece ( words) + A written explanation of decisions made in the writing process and how these demonstrate understanding of the text ( words) (30 Marks) - You will be assessed on how effectively you can unpack the text’s ideas, but you will be showcasing those ideas within a piece of your own, rather than just presenting them in an essay. - You can choose to recreate, rework, or extend the text by creating a companion piece consistent with the style and concerns of the original text. - you will be required to write a Written Explanation, which will be worth 10% of your overall mark for this Outcome. This is where you explain the decisions you’ve made and discuss how your creative piece relates to the set text.
6 Unit 3 Continued Area of Study 1: Reading and Creating Texts Outcome1) Analytical Text Response, The White Tiger An analytical interpretation of the text in words (30 Marks) respond to the prompt, and construct a contention using textual evidence (especially quotes!) to substantiate your points. E.g ‘Although Balram becomes increasingly corrupt, the reader does not lose sympathy for him.’ Discuss.
7 Unit 3 Continued Area of Study 2: Analysing Arguments Outcome 2: Language Analysis (40 Marks) You will be given 3-6 media texts, written & visual. You will have to analyse how and why the writer/speaker has used specific language and visuals to persuade the readers/listeners. You will complete this task using material that has been printed in the Australian media since September 1st of the previous year, meaning it will be based on a fairly topical news story or current affair concern.
8 E.G 2016 Exam
9 Unit 4 (25% of your final study score)Area of Study 1 Reading and Comparing Outcome 1: Comparative text essay, I am Malala (Autobiography) and Made in Dagenham (Film) You should be writing an analytical essay that should be making frequent comparisons and contrasts between the two texts. ( words) (60 Marks) - Produce a detailed comparison which analyses how two selected texts present ideas, issues and themes. contrast the similarities and differences in each. There will be a great overlap in values, ideas and themes
10 Unit 4 Continued Area of Study 2: Presenting an Argument Outcome 2: Oral presentation (30 marks) + Written Explanation (10 marks) Total= 40 Marks You have to present your point of view on an issue using sound argument and persuasive language. 4-6 minutes A written statement of intention to accompany the student’s own oral presentation, articulating the intention of decisions made in the planning process, and how these demonstrate understanding of argument and persuasive language.
11 The Oral Presentation Term 3 Appointment times will be publishedPERIOD 5 – 3:30pm Room: 10A Room: 10C Room: 10D Shaniqua L’squisha Betty Jamal Brian Quentin Abel Yoko Patrick Eliza Craig Tamika Three panels run simultaneously (Tue P5-6, Wed, Thu) 2 teachers on each panel and 12 or 15 students presenting Students are required to stay in the room and serve as the audience for the entire designated period. Students will be allocated a time in a block when they would normally have English or when they have spares. Students will be required to attend all classes other than their appointed double period presentation block.
12 Bring on the day: cue cards a bottle of watera typed copy of your speech –this is NOT marked, but is used as a reference by your assessor/s A written statement of Intention
13 End of Year Exam (50% of your final marks)1 x Text Response 33% (The White Tiger) 1 x Comparative Text Essay 33% (I am Malala & Made in Dagenham) 1 x Language Analysis 33% (media texts created by Examiners)
14 The importance of having the right tools…Buy the texts! Read… Read …
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16 Assessment Course work SACs Exam
17 Units 3 and 4 English - AssessmentVCE English is made up of a series of ‘Outcomes’ which represent the knowledge and skills you need to master over a set period of time. To successfully complete an English unit you must complete: Class work – informal/not assessed tasks SACs (School Assessed Coursework) - the formal assessment tasks. Homework Tasks – as set by your English teacher. Attendance – 90% You must receive an S in every Outcome to receive an S for the Unit. You are not eligible to receive your VCE if do not pass a minimum of three out of the four Units of VCE English. You will not receive an ATAR score if you get an N for English. To receive an “S” ALL school assessed coursework (SACs) must be passed. Coursework (board notes, journal notes, questions, extended responses, practice SACs and any other work set by your classroom teacher) MUST also be completed.
18 Read each SAC Guidelines sheet carefully.SACs Formal assessment tasks Compulsory to complete. Scores go to VCAA. You will receive SAC questions prior to sitting the SAC (unless otherwise advised) and your teacher will go through the task with you. Unless the SAC Guidelines state otherwise, you are allowed to bring to the SAC: Pens, pencils, highlighters One A4 double-sided handwritten sheet of notes. It should contain the information you need, mainly in dot point form, and a brief plan of your essay structure – no full paragraphs or completed drafts are permitted. This sheet is constructed at home. A dictionary/thesaurus with no notes or writing in it. Please note: VCAA permits only dictionaries in the end of year exam. The criteria sheet and SAC Guidelines sheet. No other material is to be used during the SAC. Paper for planning and writing will be distributed by your English teacher. All materials will be collected up at the end of each session of the SAC. Read each SAC Guidelines sheet carefully. Each SAC will have similar guidelines, but the word range, or time limit for oral presentations, may vary depending on the task. As a general rule, you should not be deviating from word ranges and time limits by more than 10 per cent. In the case of written work, we emphasise quality over quantity and students who cannot stay within the word range will lose marks in several of the criteria.
19 Allocation of Marks Unit 3School-assessed Coursework for Unit 3 will contribute 25 per cent to the final study score. Outcome 1 Reading and Creating Texts 2 x 30 marks Outcome 2 Analysing Argument marks Total 100 marks Unit 4 School-assessed Coursework for Unit 4 will contribute 25 per cent to the final study score. Outcome 1 Reading and Comparing 60 marks Outcome 2 Presenting an Argument 40 marks School assessed work will contribute 50% of your final result and your external exam will contribute the other 50%. The outcomes are very similar to Units 1 and 2, just different texts / issues.
20 If you miss a SAC due to illness…Medical Certificate? Yes No Time arranged for you to complete SAC Time arranged for you to complete SAC Score awarded 0 score Note: If you miss part of a SAC, and you do not have a medical certificate, you will not receive time in lieu. Your SAC will be marked as presented.
21 If you receive a UG… Redemption PolicyYour original numerical SAC score will stand, but pursuing redemption will give you another chance to receive an S for the Outcome.
22 Betty thought she’d pass Year 12 without doing coursework…IF YOU GET A UG ON A SAC, in order to determine whether or not you have a satisfactory understanding of the key knowledge and skills associated with that Outcome, teachers will examine your coursework. Failure to complete the tasks your teacher sets leaves you vulnerable. Think of coursework as your insurance policy
23 What do successful students do in this subject?A willingness to learn. Read the texts more than once Complete drafts on time, submitting more than one practice essay Seek feedback from teacher AND APPLY Re-write it Plan and Prepare thoroughly for SACs Check in with class work and check out of social media COME TO CLASS!
24 Support available Wednesday afternoon catch up class is also a study class Thursday after school - Homework Club Edrolo Secure social learning networks (Edrolo, Facebook, Edmodo, Wordpress) YOUR TEACHER!!!
25 The importance of having the right attitude…
26 Is you. The greatest variable affecting your Year 12 performance…The greatest variable affecting your Year 12 is not your teacher, but you. But so much of this is up to you. As you start the final year in YOUR school journey, I want to read to you an open letter from your Year 12 English teachers. You have a right to demand the very best of us, and we’re prepared to give you that. Just like any successful relationship, however, this is only going to work if you agree to the following conditions: Next year, I need you to come to school every single day because there is nothing I can do to help you if you won’t take that very first step and BE PRESENT. I need you to bring an organised folder (not a book with pages torn out and the sheets falling out) and the current text we’re studying to EVERY SINGLE English class. These two things are so basic, but unbelievably important. I can’t help you, if you won’t help yourself. I need you to know how much I love my job (how much we all love this job) and know that I want to be the BEST teacher you deserve. I need you to tell me if I’m explaining something you already know- I remember how frustrating that can be. I need you to come into this class with a positive attitude and a real drive to learn; I don’t want to feel like I’m dragging you along. It’s exhausting. I need you to be considerate of my feelings; I have a right to enjoy being there just as you do; I’ll never growl at you, swear at you, insult you or ignore you when you’re talking. So don’t do that to me please. I need you to submit every piece of work on the date it is due. I need you to ask for help when you need it, don’t tell me the day something is due ‘I didn’t know how to do it’ or ‘can I have an extension?’ If you need an extension, I want you to ask for it a few days beforehand, to show me that you’ve planned your time and you’ve not just been lazy and left it to the last minute. I’m going to work my butt off this year to have your work back when I say I’ll have it back. Don’t you think you should provide me with the same courtesy? In class, when we’re discussing something, you don’t necessarily need to put your hand up, every time but make sure you never talk over anybody else- it makes them feel like they mean nothing. Take the time to listen to others, really think about what they are saying and appreciate their contribution. You’re going to hear things this year, from each other, that are SO AMAZINGLY INSIGHTFUL and reveal such an EXTRAORDINARY DEPTH OF CHARACTER. People will make comments made in your classes that will CHANGE the way you see the world. I need you to listen, so you don’t miss that. I don’t think what we need from you is asking too much. I don’t want to hear comments like, ‘Miss, you don’t understand, we’ve got SO much work for other subjects.’ I actually DO understand. Because I did Year 12 too kids every year do Year 12 and they ALL do the same amount of subjects as you. Don’t sook about it, just get the job done. It’s not an achievement if it can be done without effort. I also don’t want to hear comments like, “can’t do it Miss. Have to work.” Let me be very clear about this- if you CHOOSE to work in Year 12, the bulk of your shifts should be on the weekend. This year, YOU HAVE A JOB. Your job is to do Year 12. Aus Centre for Ed Research found that working above 15 hours a week has “A PRONOUNCED NEGATIVE IMPACT ON SCHOOL PERFORMANCE”. Working hours a week gives you plenty of money for petrol and hipster cardigans. You don’t need to work more than that. Comes back to what you value. Like I said, it’s up to you. You have GREAT teachers. I’ve reminded you and reminded you about the importance of reading your texts on the holidays. Think of yourselves as balls of clay and your teachers as master sculptors- how can we make anything decent out of you if what you front up with is a little dried up piece of clay who hasn’t done their reading? As I said before with the literacy stats and the demands of today’s workplace…. It’s a jungle out there. At Mill Park, we pride ourselves on our ability to raise our cubs to be ferocious, resilient and ready to tackle life’s challenges. Do this, give it your absolute all. You’ll be able to look in the mirror with pride, knowing that you didn’t back down, you backed yourself. Thank you for coming today. This tells us you’re giving it your best shot already.
27 The importance of reading all your texts can’t be stressed enough to avoid the STRESS of Year 12!You can do it.