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Context
This unit undertakes a close study of a novel focusing on character and how the novel
constructs the world around them. Through this exploration of character, students
exercise their understanding of the five essential elements of a story September Thursday
Assessment Task: 3
Weighting: 25%
Outcomes assessed
EN4-1A responds to and composes texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis,
imaginative expression and pleasure
EN4-3B uses and describes language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a
range of purposes, audiences and contexts
EN4-7D demonstrates understanding of how texts can express aspects of their broadening
world and their relationships within it
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Nature of the Task
TASK: You are to write an exposition in response to the following statement:
"In Chinese Cinderella, the author Adeline Yen Mah represents themes of family conflict and
independence through the interactions her characters have with the world around them and
with other characters in the text"
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FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASK NOTIFICATION
English - Year 8
Evidence-quotes from the book
To what extent is this statement true? Make reference to your prescribed text in your response.
Remember:
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Structure your exposition appropriately and use evidence to support your arguments. Write
approximately 500-700 words.
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You should make reference to setting, characters, and the plot.
In your exposition us appropriate structure and show how this statement might be true by
giving examples to support your argument.
Write approximately 500-700 words.
±450-7560
Marking Criteria
Due Date: Week 9 (To be
decided by the teacher)
You will be assessed on how well you:
• Clearly explain the reasons for your point of view.
● Provide evidence from the novel studied in class.
● Use the exposition text type and paragraph structure.
Use appropriate punctuation, spelling, syntax etc.
● Write to the required word length
Feedback Provided
2022 Formal Assessment Task Notification - English - Year 8 Page 1 of 2
AIRVALE
The teacher will provide written feedback outlining strengths and areas for improvement to build
on knowledge, understanding and skills for future learning.
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