Research skills for year 9 students
Term one is an introduction/orientation booklet and then we concentrate on fiction. Each student keeps a reading log that is filled in during the library period each week recording what they are reading (finished or not) and comments on the book. In the Introduction/Fiction skills boooklet ther is a map of the library where students find the different areas and features. A brief exercise on the difference between Fiction/Non Fiction/ reference material and how to find fiction using the library opac. Our main task this term is a 'Fiction Presentation" Each student chooses one of the books they have enjoyed recently or are still reading. A booklet with headings helps with plot ideas and themes. They take an aspect of the book - not telling the story - and make a static image which is then presented to the class with a short speech.
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FICTION PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT
RESPONSE TO TEXT
To gain a C grade, you will need to discuss the main meanings and ideas in the book, supporting your comments with some examples from it. To gain a B grade, you will need to discuss the meanings and ideas in the book in a thoughtful and more detailed way, supporting your comments with examples. To gain an A grade, you will need to show insight into the deeper ideas in the book and explore these in detail, supporting your comments well with good examples
SPEAKING
To gain a C grade, you will need to speak clearly, using appropriate language, and show that you have made a good attempt to organise your ideas. To gain a B grade, you will need to speak more confidently, using appropriate language, and your speech will be soundly organised. To gain an A grade, you will need to speak confidently and with expression, using language effectively. Your speech will be clearly organised.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
To gain a C grade, you will need to use such things as colour, shape, symbols and layout to communicate the idea/s in the book in a straightforward way. To gain a B grade, you will need to be more thoughtful in the way you use such things as colour, shape, symbols and layout to communicate the idea/s in the book effectively. To gain an A grade, you will need to be very creative in the way you use colour, shape, symbols and careful layout to communicate the ideas in the book with impact.
