Sample work English Studies Year 12: Vertigo presentation
See sample presentations, outcomes and criteria for assessment. Samples are at different grade levels.
Task
Students create an informative presentation on the key ideas about human experiences reflected in Vertigo by Amanda Lohrey and one related text of their choice. The maximum time for the presentation is 5 minutes. PowerPoint, Prezi or any other appropriate software may be used for the presentation but it must include at least two expressive modes (writing/speaking/representing).
Context
During the study of this module, students deepen their understanding of how texts represent individual and collective human experiences. They examine how texts represent human qualities and emotions associated with, or arising from, these experiences. Students appreciate, explore, interpret, analyse and evaluate the ways language is used to shape these representations in a range of texts in a variety of forms, modes and media.
A student:
ES12-1 comprehends and responds analytically and imaginatively to a range of texts including short and extended texts, literary texts and texts from academic, community, workplace and social contexts for a variety of purposes
ES12-3 accesses, comprehends and uses information to communicate in a variety of ways
ES12-4 composes proficient texts in different forms
ES12-6 uses appropriate strategies to compose texts for different modes, media, audiences, contexts and purposes
ES12-8 understands and explains the relationships between texts
ES12-9 identifies and explores ideas, values and points of view and attitudes expressed in texts, and explains the ways in which texts may influence, engage and persuade different audiences
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- demonstrate understanding of the concept of human experiences represented in Vertigo and one other text
- use different expressive modes to organise and communicate relevant ideas and information
- use language appropriate to audience, purpose and context.
Graded student work samples
Please note: Work samples are presented exactly as submitted by the student but copyright-protected images have been removed or replaced. To assist with grading, spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected.
Grade C
Casey
This response demonstrates a developing understanding of how techniques are used to convey ideas about specific human experiences in Vertigo and the related text, Harvie Krumpet. An understanding of the experiences of loss, belonging and adversity in the texts is evident. The central idea that human experiences can have either positive or negative outcomes has merit but there is a lack of specific detail or strong connection between the visual images and the identified aspects of human experiences. There is a lack of understanding of the relationship between the texts, and the presentation is characterised by stand-alone statements rather than a cohesive approach. Language techniques have been identified and some good analysis of effects has been provided, but there is a lack of consistency throughout the response. Textual evidence has been used but the visual images are mostly literal and superficially related to the written component. The conclusion lists ideas rather than drawing together a cohesive argument. This response demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade C standard at the end of the course.
Grade C
Jordan
This response demonstrates a developing understanding of how techniques are used to convey ideas about specific human experiences in Vertigo and the related text, Neighbours. An understanding of the experiences of loss, belonging and adapting to a new environment in the texts is evident, but textual examples have not been consistently linked to key ideas outlined in the introduction. Aspects of human experiences have been successfully identified in both texts, though stronger conceptual links between the texts could be made. General understanding of the prescribed text and language techniques is evident, but there is a lack of connection to the ideas communicated and a lack of specific detail or analysis. The visual images are mostly literal and do not demonstrate explicit engagement with the concepts. The use of generic images on a plain background with the same format for each slide limits the communication of understanding of the texts. This response demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade C standard at the end of the course.
Grade D
Alex
This response demonstrates basic understanding of how techniques are used to convey ideas about specific human experiences in Vertigo and the related text, Neighbours. Basic skills in structuring and organising information and ideas are evident, but the ideas are disjointed and incomplete. Challenging experiences have been identified and described but their impact has not been explored in detail. The presentation lacks a clear structure and there is literal use of visual images superficially linked to the written content. There is a lack of cohesive argument as many of the issues identified in the first slide are not revisited in the body of the presentation. Textual references have been included, but the quotations are long and not supported by discussion or analysis. The layout is visually appealing, but conceptual engagement is lacking. Two statements comparing the texts have been provided, but the content lapses into recount at times, and the overall understanding of the texts is basic. This response demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade D standard at the end of the course.
Grade E
Jamie
This response demonstrates elementary understanding of how techniques are used to convey ideas about specific human experiences in Vertigo and the related text, Neighbours. Aspects of human experiences have been identified, and elements of the plot for each text have been described, but there is a lack of textual evidence and analysis. An informal, personal tone has been used, and no thesis has been established or sustained. The response deals with each text individually, and there is a lack of specific engagement with the technical aspects of the texts. The discussion is brief and ideas have not been synthesised. The visual images are simplistic and engage with the concept of human experiences in a very limited way. This response demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade E standard at the end of the course.