Student’s Name: ____________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ____________________________________
Assessment Task for Stage 5: Year 9
Subject: English*
Assessment Task No.
2
Date:
Tuesday, 19th August 2014,
Week 6 Term 3 Period 3
Submission Instructions
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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.
TASK DETAILS
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Description of the Task
In exam conditions, you are asked to:
Discuss who you believe is the true villain in the play “Macbeth”
In your discussion essay you should include:
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the time, setting and background information (context) of the text
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the use of characters and characterisation
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dramatic tools such as dialogue, soliloquies, monologue, foreshadowing etc.
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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
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
Name: ___________________________
Teacher: _________________________
Marking Criteria
Through the completion of this assessment task, you have demonstrated the ability to:
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ELEMENTARY
ACHIEVEMENT
BASIC
ACHIEVEMENT
SOUND
ACHIEVEMENT
A
HIGH
ACHIEVEMENT
EXCELLENT
ACHIEVEMENT
ACHIEVEMENT OF LITERACY OUTCOMES
write a text using one of
the different types of
sentences
write a text using at least
two different types of
sentences
write a text using a variety
of simple, compound and
complex sentences
write a text using a variety
of correctly structured
simple, compound and
complex sentences
write a text using an
appropriate variety of
correctly structured
simple, compound and
complex sentences
write some sentences on a
topic with assistance
write a paragraph within a
text which has a topic
sentence and one other
sentence providing
supporting detail
write some paragraphs
within a text which have a
topic sentence and one
other sentence providing
supporting detail
write a discussion which
presents, with assistance,
arguments supporting
and/or opposing the issue
write a discussion which
presents arguments
supporting and opposing the
issue
write a discussion which
presents arguments about
the issue, based on
evidence, supporting and
opposing the issue
use at least one subject
specific term with
assistance
use at least one subject
specific term
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
write a discussion which
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
write a discussion which
presents arguments about
the issue, based on
detailed and accurate
evidence, supporting and
opposing the issue
use subject specific
terminology consistently
and correctly
ACHIEVEMENT OF ENGLISH OUTCOMES
write a text about the play
Macbeth
write a text on the characters
in the play “Macbeth”
write a discussion essay
on the characters in the
play “Macbeth”, supported
by some evidence in
response to the question
demonstrate control of
grammar and spelling with
assistance
demonstrate control of some
grammar and spelling
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
GRADE
AWARDED
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.
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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
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Body Paragraph 1:
Why is Macbeth a villain? (3 sentences)
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Body Paragraph 1 (continued):
 What scenes/ actions show him as a villain? (3- 4 sentences)
 Be sure to include a quote and language technique
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Paragraph 2:
Why is Lady Macbeth a villain? (3 sentences)
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Body Paragraph 2 (continued):
 What scenes/ actions show her as a villain? (3- 4 sentences)
 Be sure to include a quote and language technique
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Paragraph 3 :
Why are the Witches villains? (3 sentences)
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Body Paragraph 3 (continued):
 What scenes/ actions show them as villains? (3- 4 sentences)
 Be sure to include a quote and language technique
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Conclusion:
 Who is the true villain? (3 sentences)
 Explain why this character is the true villain
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