Investigating the Ancient Past Essay: (30%)

Select one of the essay questions below (or any other approved by your teacher). Develop a 500700 word essay on your chosen question.

1. What are three Aboriginal artefacts and what were they used for? 2. Explain where Aboriginal people mainly settled throughout Australia and why? 3. Describe the Aboriginal peoples nutrition and foods that they eat. How did the Aboriginal people find their food? 4. How have Aboriginal artefacts influenced technological advancements in the present day? 5. With reference to your own culture, outline similarities and differences between the Aboriginal people lifestyle and your own.

Your essay should: Demonstrate that you understand the content area Include analysis of the content area Show evidence with the use of examples Include fully developed well organised paragraphs Be clear and concise Written coherently with no grammatical errors

Student: Investigating the Ancient Past Marking Rubric 1-2 Introduction Introduction does not engage reader. Did not state aim of essay. Main Body Paragraphs lack development and organisation. 2-3 Attempts to state the aim, however lacks depth and partially engages reader. Attempt to develop paragraphs and organise them coherently. Conclusion Essay not summarized. Conclusion is not understandable. Reference to Aboriginal Unit No reference to content studied in Aboriginal Unit. Essay is summarized. Conclusion hard to understand. Minimal reference to content studied in Aboriginal Unit. Spelling & Punctuation More than 5 spelling errors. Essay lacks correct grammar and is not written coherently. Comments: There are 2-4 spelling errors. There are 2-4 grammar errors. Essay written coherently. Essay is summarized. Conclusion is somewhat logical. Somewhat reference to content studied in Aboriginal Unit. There are 1 -2 spelling errors. 12 grammar errors. Essay written coherently. Total: /30 Marks = % Constant reference to content studied in Aboriginal Unit. There are no spelling errors. Correct grammar and written coherently. Essay summarized and conclusion is logical. 3-4 Good introduction. Engages reader. Aim of essay stated. Essay developed and organised however needs to be clearer. 5-6 Strong introduction. Engages reader. Aim of essay stated. Fully developed well organised paragraphs.