Reading for Knowledge: Demonstrate that meaning has been gained from reading a complex, sustained report, explanatory, expository or informative text. Documentaries and information on Writers, Poets ete. Reading definitions, information on different styles/forms of poems. Research Chosen Poet ~ Biography Student has demonstrated their understanding through the completion of 5 poems in particular styles. © Student has demonstrated their knowledge through the completion of their poster. Writing for Knowledge: Write a complex report, explanatory or expository text. Create a poster that has a biography, poem analysis, a poem in their style. Student has completed a poster that includes a biography, poem analysis and poem in the style of their chosen poet. Reading Elements Identify the purpose of the text, including any inferred purpose and the means used to achieve the purpose. Differentiate between information and interpretation in the text Extract information relevant to given research task. Compare and contrast with other texts. Analyse the conclusions reached. Present an opinion on the content and effectiveness of the text in relation to the audience and purpose. Writing Elements &. Use the processes of planning, drafting and editing to produce written texts. h. Use language and tone appropriate to the text's purpose and audience. i, Sequence and structure information and ideas logically to suit the purpose. i. Present a range of abstract concepts and/or technical facts within a specialist field. k. Present information accurately, clearly and concisely. |. Spell, punctuate and use grammar with considerable accuracy.SWINBURNE SENIOR SECONDARY COLLEGE VCAL Senior LITERACY: Poetry Unit ‘The following outcomes have been embedded into Senior VCAL's study of poetry in Term 3, 2018, Reading for Self-expression: Demonstrate that meaning has been gained from reading a complex, sustained narrative, recount or expressive text. Reading Poems Reading Lyrics Analysing the poems for rhythm, rhyme, form, structure. Analysing Lyrics of other authors, songwriters, poets. Forms explored: Haiku, Rhyme Schemes, Sonnets, Ballads, Seasons, Style Student has demonstrated this competency by reading sufficient works by other poets and writers. Student has analysed a poem together as a class and one on their chosen poet. This is demonstrated in their poster. Writing for Self-expression: Write a complex recount, narrative or expressive text. Write 6 poems: Haiku, Rhyme Scheme, Sonnet, Ballad, Chosen poet, Seasons, | am. Student has completed 5 poems, including drafting and editing. © Student has designed and completed a poster on their chosen poet. Reading for Practical Purposes: Demonstrate that meaning has been gained from reading a complex, sustained instructional or transactional text. How to write a haiku ~ Draft, Typed How to write using rhyme different rhyme schemes ~ 3 drafts, typed How to write a sonnet ~ 3 drafts, one typed How to write a ballad ~ 2 drafts, one typed © Student has demonstrated their understanding of instructions in the completion of their 5 poems written in a particular style.