ENGLISH & LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

YEAR 8 ENGLISH
Assessment Task 4: Drama Performance & Individual
Script

Nature of Task: Play script writing, group work and performance skills.

Outcomes Assessed: EN4-1A, EN4-5C, EN4-7D, EN4-8D, EN4-9E

Date Due: Performance Kit ¾ Week 6

Drama Performances ¾ Week 6- 18/11

Weighting: 20% of assessment task mark

Teacher: Mrs J. Vele, Mrs R. Kumar

Date of this notice: 16/10/23

Mrs R. Kumar & Mrs J. Vele Mrs J. Vele

_______________________________ _____________________
Class Teachers Head of Department
 Student Cover Page and Declaration

Student’s Name: __________________Ryan_____________________________________

Teacher’s Name: ___________Mrs Kumar____________________________________________

Subject: ________English_______________________________________________

Task Number: _______________4________________________________________

Task Title: _________________Drama Honey

Spot______________________________________

Due Date: ___________________17/11/2023____________________________________

 I confirm that this assessment is all my own work.

 I have used the Macarthur Adventist College referencing

guidelines found in my diary to give credit to the words and ideas
of others.

 I have not submitted this assessment for any other subject.

Student Signature: Ryan Date: ____17/11/2023__________

 YEAR 8 ENGLISH ASSESSMENT TASK
Drama Performance & Individual Script
TASK NO: 4 DUE DATE: WEEK 6 18/11/23
COMPONENT: Drama FOCUS: Honey Spot

TASK CONTEXT:
This task aims to students understanding of the features of drama scripts. It also extends their mastery of group
work and live performance.

WEIGHTING: 20% of assessment task marks

OUTCOMES:

EN4-1A Respond to and compose texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure.
EN4-5C Think imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information, ideas and arguments to respond to and
compose texts.
EN4-7D Demonstrate understanding of how texts can express aspects of their broadening world and their relationships within it.
EN4-8D Identify, consider and appreciate cultural expression in texts.
EN4-9E Use, reflect on and assess their individual and collaborative skills for learning.

TASK: Your mission is to be in a theatre production!

In groups, you are to:
a) choose a section of the ‘Honey Spot’ to PERFORM with your group, in front of the class,
b) your chosen section must have sufficient/equal speaking parts for each group member,
c) you must copy out your own lines, typed or handwritten on A-4 paper.

Remember: You perform as a group, but you are marked for your INDIVIDUAL performance.
SO…choose your scene and characters wisely to ensure everyone in your group
has sufficient speaking parts and scope for acting.

Conditions: Your will be given class periods working together, as a group, to prepare for this Task.
Time for practice sessions are included.

NOTE: On Thursday, November 16 ¾ hand in your own PERFORMANCE KIT (backdrop, music,
props, costumes and written script) and performances will also
begin on Thursday.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
You will be assessed on how well you:
 Demonstrate engaging and effective use of performance techniques such as voice manipulation, effective
timing and meaningful movement .
 Prepare written lines and performance kit (include selection of appropriate items to enhance chosen scene and
accurately represent and characters).
 Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural expression through your performance.
 Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration skills in preparing and presenting your performance

FEEDBACK:
Notes and advice about the quality of your work on this task, including strengths and areas for future improvement,
will be given in the form of written comments on the attached Marking Criteria sheet.
 NAME Ryan

Group Benji, Ayaan, Ryan, Piula: Scene 3:

Group members and which character/s played:

1. Ayaan Character: Tim

2. Benji

3. Ryan Character: Narrator

4. Piula Character: William
Character: Peggy and Mum

Backdrop (scenery) + Music prepared: Yes

Handed in to Teacher? Yes

Props required for my character: A White vest and school shorts

Brought into class on/before due date: Yes

Personal script copy prepared (on A-4 paper): Yes

Personal reflection on your Team effort:

The author outlines their team's success in memorising a ten-page book, Honey Spot. They're working on
Chapter 3, in which the author plays William, and they're memorising it at home. The group is working on a
project that requires them to memorise all the words in the chapter as well as the part they will have to
say.
The team's time management abilities were also important, since they recognised the need of meeting
deadlines and finishing assignments on time. They assigned tasks depending on each person's strengths
and availability, ensuring that everyone had a part to play. Despite our various origins and viewpoints, we
recognised the significance of achieving an agreement. We were willing to offer and make the necessary
changes to ensure that everyone felt heard and appreciated. We were able to generate well-rounded
answers to challenges or projects that we worked on together by considering different points of view and
finding a middle ground.
Furthermore, we demonstrated outstanding time management abilities, which greatly helped the
effectiveness of our group. We were all aware of the finishing work on time. We assigned tasks depending
on each person's strengths and availability, ensuring that everyone had a part to play. We were able to
keep on track and not fall behind and often checking in on each other's work.
In the end, because of our outstanding communication skills, power to negotiation, time management, and
supportive attitudes, our team functioned extremely well together. We recognised the significance of
actively listening, respecting one other's viewpoints, and seeking common ground. We guaranteed that our
task was finished efficiently and on time by successfully managing our time and duties. Furthermore, our
encouraging and nice attitudes created a positive team environment that allowed us to succeed.
YEAR 8 ENGLISH ASSESSMENT TASK ¾ Drama Performance & Individual Script

Descriptors Mark

 Demonstrates outstanding engagement and use of performance techniques,

including voice manipulation, excellent timing and meaningful movement.
 Outstanding selection of items for the performance kit to enhance the
17-20
performance and accurately represent characters.
 Outstanding performance demonstrating the appreciation of cultural expression A
 Excellent reflection and analysis of their individual and collaborative skills.

 Demonstrates effective use of performance techniques such as voice projection

and tone, effective timing and necessary movement.
 Effective selection of items for the performance kit to enhance the performance 14-16
and accurately represent characters.
 A strong performance expressing the appreciation of culture in text. B
 Demonstrates a clear reflection and analysis of their individual and collaborative
skills in their performance.

 Demonstrates sound use of performance techniques such as voice projection,

satisfactory timing and some movement.
10-13
 Selects props and costumes that somewhat represent the scene and characters.
 Demonstrated some appreciation of cultural expression in text.
C
 Presents an appropriate but superficial analysis of their individual and
collaborative skills in their performance.

 Basic attempt to use of some performance techniques.

 Uses some props and costumes that basically represent the scene and
6-9
characters.
 Limited level of engagement with cultural expression in text.
D
 Presents a limited ability to reflect and analysis of their individual and
collaborative skills in their performance.

 Limited use of performance techniques.

 Has not prepared a performance kit OR uses limited props/costumes somewhat 1-5
fit scene and characters.
 Very little/no appreciation of cultural expression in text. E
 Presents minimal/no reflection or analysis of individual and collaborative skills.

Mark: Grade: Date:

Comments:

Student Response: