1. Construct analytical expositions (literary arguments), including persuasive and comparative, in written format, for an informed audience, on a range of literary forms and/or texts.


 


2. Appraise critically, using appropriate terminology, the literary forms and techniques.


 


3. Analyse dramatic text and written reference materials in written and oral/visual form.


1.1 Interpret sat tasks effectively


1.2 Select accurate relevant content


1.3 Analyse text for meanings or themes


1.4 Develop clear thesis statements


1.5 Use valid arguments to support thesis


1.7 Organise ideas logically


1.8 Use literary terms appropriately


1.9 Demonstrate technical proficiency in English


1.10 Use recognised conventions for referencing


2.1 Define and describe the topic concepts  and/or context accurately


2.2 Critically analyse the effectiveness of literary techniques


2.3 Describe a range of literary forms and conventions


2.4 Critically analyse literary forms and conventions


3.1 Organise information


3.2 Analyse themes and elements of characterization


3.3 Apply knowledge of genre conventions


3.4 Argue using evidence to support a point of view


3.5 Use recognised referencing and bibliographic systems


3.6 Interpret design with dramatic texts


Elizabethan Theatre – Persuasive and Comparative Written Essay


 


 


Length: Approximately 1000 words


 


Purpose: Apply dramatic knowledge and analytical skills to Shakespearean plays


 


Task: Write an essay explaining how film can make Shakespeare more assessable to contemporary audiences. Compare and contrast elements of Elizabethan stage and elements of modern film productions of Shakespearean plays. Referring to the sets and staging, acting styles, themes, costuming, and language. Refer to a variety of Shakespearean plays you have read and/or viewed.




  • Hamlet




  • Macbeth




  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream




  • Richard III




  • Romeo and Juliet




  • The Taming of the Shrew




 


 


 


 


Assessment Criteria:


 


 


Examples of in text referencing and bibliographic referencing


 


In text referencing:


 


Syphilis spreads by means of intimate personal contact with the sore known as the bacterium Treponema Pallidum.  If left untreated, syphilis progresses through three stages – which can ultimately lead to death (Connolly 2002, 31).  The primary stage is evident, often by a single painless sore called a chancre, occurring where the syphilis infection entered the body, this can last up to six weeks.  Usually left untreated, it heals itself, however the disease remains (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention 2003) (Queensland Government Queensland Health 2004). 


 


The references highlighted in blue are in order of (Author, Year and Page no.)


 


 


Bibliographic Referencing:


 


McCuen, G. E. 1998. Human Experimentation: When Research is Evil. Wisconsin. Gary. E. McCuen Publications.


 


For books the Harvard referencing: Author. Year. Title. Place of Publication. Publisher.


 


Moore, P. ed. 2001. Killer Germs: Rouge Diseases of the 21 Century. London. Carlton Books.


 


For books with only an editor as author the Harvard referencing: Editor name. note that it is the editor. Year. Title. Place of Publication. Publisher.


 


Mutimer, K. Sexual Health Australia.1998. Syphilis Treatment Options.


http://www.medicineau.net.au/clinical/sexualhealth/syphilis.html  (accessed February 16, 2006).


 


For websites the Harvard referencing: Author whether person and/or institution. Publisher. Year. Title. URL address (in full). When accessed (date, month, year).


 


Searle, M. 1993. Before It’s Too Late. Perth: Storyteller Productions [Videorecording: VHS].


 


For videos and DVD’s the Harvard referencing: Author/writer. Year. Title. Place it was Produced: Production Company. [Format i.e. video, dvd, download].




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