Sample work History Stage 5: People power
Work samples aligned to grades assist teachers to develop their understanding of the achievement standards at each grade level.
Description of activity
Students examine the role of Charles Perkins in the Freedom Rides or Germaine Greer in Women’s Liberation or Sir John Kerr in the Whitlam dismissal. They then assess the significance of the event or issue. Using this information, students write in class an extended response of about 600 words, supporting their view with evidence.
Context
Students have learnt about the contribution of a significant individual and their role in social, political and cultural development and events.
Outcomes
A student:
- 5.1 explains social, political and cultural developments and events and evaluates their impact on Australian life
- 5.3 explains the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia
- 5.8 locates, selects and organises relevant historical information from a number of sources, including ICT, to undertake historical inquiry
- 5.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts
- 5.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences.
Criteria for assessing learning
(These criteria would normally be communicated to students with the activity.)
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- present a detailed examination of the contribution made by Charles Perkins to the Freedom Rides or Germaine Greer to Women’s Liberation or Sir John Kerr in the Whitlam dismissal
- assess the significance of the event or movement
- provide evidence to support their point of view
- present a well-structured response that uses historical terms and concepts accurately.
Graded student work samples
Work sample feedback
Parker
Parker has demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of the role of Sir John Kerr in the Whitlam dismissal. Events are detailed, correctly sequenced and explained with a clear assessment of the significance of the event. The reasons for the dismissal are provided, clearly showing the causes of Sir John Kerr‘s actions. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade A standard at the end of Stage 5.
Reese
Reese has demonstrated a thorough examination of the role of Germaine Greer in Women’s Liberation. A coherent argument using appropriate historical terms and concepts has been developed and a highly developed understanding of continuity, change and causation is displayed.
Detailed and accurate factual information has been provided to support the analysis leading up to a strong historical conclusion. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade B standard at the end of Stage 5.
Dale
Dale has demonstrated thorough knowledge of Charles Perkins and the freedom rides. Accurate, detailed and well-sequenced information has been provided and several impacts of the freedom rides have been highlighted. General points about Indigenous rights have been made with supporting evidence provided. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade B standard at the end of Stage 5.
Bobby
Bobby has demonstrated a thorough examination of the role of Sir John Kerr in the Whitlam dismissal. A clear outline and correct sequence of the events surrounding the dismissal has been provided in a well-structured and succinct response.
Terms and concepts have been correctly used and an assessment and evaluation of the outcome with different perspectives has been presented. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade B standard at the end of Stage 5.
Mackenzie
Mackenzie has demonstrated sound knowledge and understanding of the role of Sir John Kerr in the Whitlam dismissal. A reasonable evaluation of the event has been supplied in a well-structured response, but more details about Kerr’s role are needed. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade C standard at the end of Stage 5.
Ainsley
Ainsley has demonstrated a sound examination of the role of Germaine Greer in Women’s Liberation. A simple evaluation of Greer’s philosophy has been presented in a reasonably well-structured response.
Appropriate quotations, dates and evidence have been provided although there are some inaccuracies. The significance of Germaine Greer to Australia has been identified within the context of women’s rights. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade C standard at the end of Stage 5.