TASK DETAILS. Discuss who you believe is the true villain in the play Macbeth

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1 Student s Name: Teacher s Name: Assessment Task for Stage 5: Year 9 Subject: English* Assessment Task No. 2 Date: Tuesday, 19 th August 2014, Week 6 Term 3 Period 3 Submission Instructions This is an in-class task which will be completed during your lesson in Period 3. If a student is absent on the day of the task, they will sit the task in their next available lesson. A parental note in the diary explaining the absence MUST be shown to the class teacher. 1. Description of the Task In exam conditions, you are asked to: TASK DETAILS Discuss who you believe is the true villain in the play Macbeth In your discussion essay you should include: - the time, setting and background information (context) of the text - the use of characters and characterisation - dramatic tools such as dialogue, soliloquies, monologue, foreshadowing etc. - language techniques to engage the audience e.g. metaphor, imagery, hyperbole etc. On the day of the Task you will: have 50 minutes to complete your response to the above question be allowed to use the attached ONE A4 page containing TEN Quotations only be supplied with paper complete a self-assessment of your essay on the marking criteria sheet attached submit your essay, quotation sheet and self-assessment at the end of the lesson

2 Glossary of terms: Language Techniques: poetic devices found in the characters dialogue e.g. imagery, metaphor, simile etc. Villain: a character who causes problems and/or conflict. He/she could be criminal, infamous, evil or immoral Context: The influence of the background and circumstances in which a text was written Discussion : an essay that identifies issues and presents both sides of an argument Dramatic Tool: Techniques used in drama to engage the audience. These may include lighting, staging, costume and stage direction. For Shakespeare s plays it also includes techniques such as asides, monologue, soliloquy, foreshadowing etc. Essay: A written response that includes an introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion. A thesis in response to the statement should be evident throughout and textual evident must be used to support the writer s thoughts Student Preparation Checklist: Read your graphic novel version of Macbeth Identify the villainous characters in the play and make notes on their evil/immoral actions/desires Consider the themes that Shakespeare is communicating through the villainous characters and conflict Locate significant and relevant quotes to support your discussion Identify the dramatic tools and language techniques in the quotes/scenes of interest Draft essay response to the question using the attached scaffold Practise writing the essay in the 50 minute time limit Finalise your quote selection and write on the attached sheet Bring coversheet, self assessment and attached quotation sheet to your lesson

3 Name: Teacher: Marking Criteria Through the completion of this assessment task, you have demonstrated the ability to: E D C B A ELEMENTARY write a text using one of the different types of sentences BASIC write a text using at least two different types of sentences SOUND OF LITERACY OUTCOMES write a text using a variety of simple, compound and complex sentences HIGH write a text using a variety of correctly structured simple, compound and complex sentences EXCELLENT write a text using an appropriate variety of correctly structured simple, compound and complex sentences GRADE AWARDED write some sentences on a topic with assistance presents, with assistance, arguments supporting and/or opposing the issue use at least one subject specific term with assistance write a paragraph within a text which has a topic sentence and one other sentence providing supporting detail presents arguments supporting and opposing the issue use at least one subject specific term write some paragraphs within a text which have a topic sentence and one other sentence providing supporting detail presents arguments about the issue, based on evidence, supporting and opposing the issue use some subject specific terminology write some paragraphs within a text which have a topic sentence and more than one other accurately structured sentence providing supporting detail presents arguments about the issue, based on accurate evidence, supporting and opposing the issue use most subject specific terminology correctly write paragraphs within a text which consistently have a topic sentence and several accurately structured sentences providing supporting detail presents arguments about the issue, based on detailed and accurate evidence, supporting and opposing the issue use subject specific terminology consistently and correctly write a text about the play Macbeth demonstrate control of grammar and spelling with assistance write a text on the characters in the play Macbeth demonstrate control of some grammar and spelling OF ENGLISH OUTCOMES write a discussion essay on the characters in the play Macbeth, supported by some evidence in response to the question demonstrate control of most grammar and spelling write a discussion essay on the characters in the play Macbeth, supported by some evidence, that clearly and logically explores the question demonstrate consistent control of grammar and spelling write a discussion essay on the characters in the play Macbeth, supported by suitable evidence, that insightfully and logically explores the question demonstrate effective control of grammar and spelling to influence meaning

4 YEAR 9 ASSESSMENT TASK IN CLASS RESPONSE TEN QUOTATIONS ONLY to be brought to your lesson, sighted during the examination and submitted with your response. No additional notes to be written on this sheet or used in the exam

5 Discussion Scaffold Introduction: Introduce the name of the play and the composer (writer) Give some background information on the play (e.g. time and setting) Name all the evil characters in Macbeth, and explain why you believe that they are villains Body Paragraph 1: Why is Macbeth a villain? (3 sentences)

6 Body Paragraph 1 (continued): What scenes/ actions show him as a villain? (3-4 sentences) Be sure to include a quote and language technique Paragraph 2: Why is Lady Macbeth a villain? (3 sentences)

7 Body Paragraph 2 (continued): What scenes/ actions show her as a villain? (3-4 sentences) Be sure to include a quote and language technique Paragraph 3 : Why are the Witches villains? (3 sentences)

8 Body Paragraph 3 (continued): What scenes/ actions show them as villains? (3-4 sentences) Be sure to include a quote and language technique Conclusion: Who is the true villain? (3 sentences) Explain why this character is the true villain