G10 Language and Literature

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Statement of Inquiry:  

"To gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the complexities of our own r​elationships 
and identities​​, we can observe and analyse the ​connections​​ between others in the literature 
we read. By doing this, we can also learn to appreciate how the ​context​​ of a situation can 
shape the decisions a ​character​​ may make." 

Key Concept:  Related Concepts:  Global Context: 

Connections  Character and Context  Identities and 

Relationships 

Approach to Learning Skills 

Critical Thinking  Task one requires you to use your critical thinking skills to 
interpret the text and analyse the intended effects the 
author’s style and strategies have on the audience. 
 
Task Two requires you to analyse and synthesise the themes 
in the books in order to establish a connection between the 
novel and your own lives 
 

Summative assessment task: 

Task 1: Literary Analysis Essay
You ​will each write a literary analysis essay about one of the major themes found in ​Of Mice and Men​. Your essay
needs to follow the structure of a literary analysis. You will use the appropriate format (font, font size, spacing,
indentation size) when submitting their final product.
Task 2: Reflective Essay
You will write a reflective essay that examines one of the themes of the novel and how that theme connects to
your own life and the identifies and relationships you have created.
 
   

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How you will be assessed: 
 
Criterion A: analysing  
Level 1-2 Level 3-4 Level 5-6 Level 7-8

Provides ​limited ​analysis of the
content, context, language,
structure, technique and style
of text(s) and the relationship
among texts.
Provides ​adequate​​ analysis of
the content, context, language,
structure, technique and style
of text(s) and the relationship
among texts.
Competently​​ analyzes the
content, context, language,
structure, technique, style of
text(s) and the relationships
among texts.
Provides ​perceptive​​ analysis
of content, context, language,
structure, technique, style of
text(s) and the relationship
among texts.

Provides ​limited ​analysis of the Provides ​adequate​​ analysis of Competently​​ analyzes the Perceptively​​ analyzes the
effects of the creator’s choices the effects of the creator’s effects of the creator’s choices effects of the creator’s choices
on an audience. choices on an audience. on an audience. on an audience.

Rarely​​ justifies opinions and
ideas with examples or
explanations; uses ​little or no
terminology.
Evaluates ​few​​ similarities and
differences by making ​minimal
connections in features across
and within genres and texts.
Justifies opinions and ideas
with ​some​​ examples and
explanations, though this may
not be consistent; uses ​some
terminology.
Evaluates​ some​​ similarities
and differences by making
adequate​​ connections in
features across and within
genres and texts.
Sufficiently​​ justifies opinions
and ideas with examples and
explanations; uses accurate
terminology.
Evaluates​ ​similarities and
differences by making
substantial​​ connections in
features across and within
genres and texts​.
Gives ​detailed justification​​ of
opinions and ideas with a​ ​range
of examples, and ​thorough
explanations; uses ​accurate
terminology.
Perceptively compares and
contrasts​​ by making
extensive​​ connections in
features across and within
genres and texts.

Task specific clarifications:

Summative #1: ​You will analyze the novel, identifying one major theme of the work. You will prove your ideas through
specific textual evidence and explanation of literary devices used effectively by the author.
Summative #2:​​ You will connect the major theme of the novel to your own life and justify your opinion by providing
examples from your life as well as from the world.

Student justifications: Teacher Justifications:

Summative 1
I would give myself an 6 because analyzed the novel and
identified my theme clearly in the essay. I had enough
evidence to support my thesis and I also justified my
ideas with explanations. I also compared all the
characters to show differences and similarities.
Summative 2
I would give myself an 5 because I chose a theme that is
shown in the novel and connected with my life. I provided
examples in my life and how that connects with my life. I
didn’t talk about techniques and style that much.
 
 
   

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Criterion B: organizing 
Level 1-2 Level 3-4 Level 5-6 Level 7-8

Makes ​minimal​​ use of
organizational structures,
though these may not always
serve the context and intention.
Organizes opinions and ideas
with a ​minimal degree of
coherence and logic​​.
Makes ​minimal​​ use of
referencing and formatting tools
to create a presentation style
that may ​not​​ ​always​​ ​be
suitable​​ to the context and
intention.
Makes ​adequate​​ use of
organizational structures that
serve the context and intention.
Organizes opinions and ideas
with ​some degree of
coherence and logic​​.
Makes ​adequate​​ use of
referencing and formatting tools
to create a presentation style
suitable to the context and
intention.
Makes ​competent​​ use of
organizational structures that
serve the context and intention.
Organizes opinions and ideas
in a ​coherent and logical
manner, with ideas building on
each other.
Makes ​competent​​ use of
referencing and formatting tools
to create a presentation style
suitable to the context and
intention.
Makes ​sophisticated​​ use of
organizational structures that
serve the context and intention
effectively​​.
Effectively​​ organizes opinions
and ideas in a ​sustained​​,
coherent and logical​​ manner
with ideas building on each
other in a ​sophisticated​​ way.
Makes ​excellent​​ use of
referencing and formatting tools
to create an ​effective
presentation style.

Task specific clarifications:

Summative #1:​​ You will follow the structure of a literary analysis essay by including an introduction paragraph, multiple
body paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph. You will use effectively use transitions and follow appropriate formatting.
Summative #2: ​You will write a reflective essay effectively, logically organizing your ideas so that the connection
between the novel’s theme and your own life is clear.

Student justifications: Teacher Justifications:

Summative 1
I would give myself an 6 because I followed the structure
that was given. I have an introduction, four body
paragraph and also a conclusion. Between those
paragraphs and ideas, I have added transitions to make
them flow better. The formatting is 12 point font and
times new roman.

Summative 2
I would give myself an 5 because this is a reflective essay
and there is no specific structure to it as the first one, just
to fully explain how the theme connects with my life. I
used transitions throughout my paragraphs but,
sometimes my ideas weren't building upon each other.
 
   

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Criterion D: using language 
Level 1-2 Level 3-4 Level 5-6 Level 7-8

Uses a ​limited​​ range of
appropriate vocabulary and
forms of expression.
Writes in an ​inappropriate
register and style that ​do not
serve the context and intention.
Uses grammar, syntax and
punctuation with ​limited
accuracy; errors ​often hinder
communication.
Spells/writes with ​limited
accuracy; errors ​often​​ ​hinder
communication.
Uses an ​adequate​​ range of
appropriate vocabulary,
sentence structures and forms
of expression.
Sometimes​​ writes in a register
and style that serve the context
and intention.
Uses grammar, syntax and
punctuation with ​some degree
of accuracy; errors ​sometimes
hinder​​ communication.
Spell/writes with ​some degree
of accuracy; errors ​sometimes
hinder​​ communication.
Uses a ​varied range​​ of
appropriate vocabulary,
sentence structures and forms
of expression ​competently.
Writes ​competently​​ in a
register and style that serve the
context and intention.
Uses grammar, syntax and
punctuation with a
considerable degree​​ of
accuracy; errors ​do not​​ ​hinder
effective communication.
Spells/writes with ​considerable
degree​​ of accuracy; errors ​do
not hinder​​ effective
communication.
Effectively​​ uses a range of
appropriate vocabulary,
sentence structures and forms
of expression.
Writes in a ​consistently
appropriate​​ register and style
that serve the context and
intention.
Uses grammar, syntax and
punctuation with a ​high degree
of accuracy; errors are minor
and communication is
effective​​.
Spells/writes with a ​high
degree​​ of accuracy; errors are
minor and communication is
effective​​.

Task specific clarifications:

Summative #1: ​You will use effective diction that clearly expresses your ideas, including appropriate use of literary
devices and transitions. You will follow a formal essay style with few grammar, syntax, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Summative #2: ​You will use effective diction that clearly expresses your ideas. You will follow a less formal essay style
(you will use first-person point of view) with few grammar, syntax, spelling, or punctuation errors.

Student justifications: Teacher Justifications:

Summative 1
I would give myself an 6 because I used a varied range of
vocabulary and sentence structure that express my ideas
fully. I use grammar correctly throughout my essay with
little mistakes during my rough drafts but, it does not
hinder any confusions.
Summative 2
I would give my self an 5 because I think I didn’t just a
range of appropriate vocabulary and sentences structure
and because this essay is handwritten there is no spell
check or grammar check, therefore, I think I would have
made some mistakes.