How have we come to be who we are?
What shapes and continues to shape who we are?
How do all the pieces fit together?
The big bang, the explosive times, the reflective moments, the rebellions, the peaceful days, the conflict and the harmony of it all. Who are you in the midst of the world? Indeed, who are you in the midst of the universe?

What lessons are in store for you as you contemplate life and the stories that people share?

Welcome to our Creating and Presenting Area of Study learning space. Our Context for Semester One is 'Self and Place' and our Context for Semester Two is 'The lessons life teaches us'. These thematic based units provide us with a wonderful opportunity to explore, question and share our understandings of the world in terms of beliefs, values, personal experiences, history, literature, politics, science and more. Hopefully we can all experience a journey that is inspired from local national and global perspectives in some way; a journey that enables us to add our voices to the digital development of a world that is continually growing in respect, tolerance and equality.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

SAC TASK THREE - Imaginative Writing

Context: Understanding Self and Place
Focus Text: Growing Up Asian in Australia
Prompt: 'It can be hard to establish a confident sense of self when you feel different from those around you'.

When you create your imaginative text you need to plan out and research the content. Writing up your statement of explanation is a part of the planning process. You are required to write your statement of explanation up prior to the SAC session where your create your response. Using the acronym FLAP+C, think through all the criteria elements your piece needs to address.

F = Form
L = Language Choices
A = Audience
P = Purpose and Prompt
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C = the overarching Context topic and the context of your piece

The texts that you produce for the Creating and Presenting Area of Study needs to include a bibliography to show the research you have undertaken to develop the ideas and knowledge you present in the text you create. It also shows that you have explored the Context deeply by going beyond the set text. Your bibliography needs to be handed in with your statement of explanation.

SOME HANDY TIPS FROM MR HOOT:

'And before you ask, yes, imaginative texts need to be developed through research and deep thinking about the ideas just as much as any other text. An imaginative piece can also contain quotes and purposeful references to enhance them.'

Suggestion for imaginative response forms:
  • A letter/series of letters
  • A short story
  • Diary entries
  • Eulogy
  • Monologue
Consider the elements of imaginative writing to help you prepare your piece:

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