Year 8 English – Task 1

Socially constructed stereotypes of the ideal person; understanding individual differences

Task: Alternative first-person account

Mode: Written account

Length: 500-600 words

Task Description: Within the film wonder we hear multiple perspectives of characters (August, Via, Summer, Jack, Justin and Miranda). Everyone in this film has
their own challenges throughout Auggies story. You will present another character’s perspective through a written account to show their perspective.

Characters: Nate (Dad), Isabel (Mum), Mr. Tushman (principle), Mr. Browne (science teacher), Daisy the dog, Henry, Miles, Amos or a negotiated character.

Criteria:
 Use appropriate paragraphs and structure to form your writing
 Use descriptive language
 Use the first person
 Write in chronological order
 Create emotion through persuasive language
 Use techniques used in ‘Wonder’ such as humour, empathetic tone, metaphors and symbols to make meaning within your writing

Consider the following:

 Whose perspective are you speaking from?

 The language this character would use
 An experience in the film that effected that character
 How does your character feel throughout their experience?
 Why is their perspective important?
 Who is the audience you are writing for?
 How can you get the importance/emotion of your writing through to your audience?

Ensure that you proof read this assignment, you can hand up a draft and ask your peers for feedback.

Year 8 English – Task 1: Alternative first-person account
Criteria for assessment
Language features are used for particular
purpose and effect
Meets the needs and interests of audience
Using grammar and select vocabulary for
effect
Use accurate spelling and punctuation
Teacher comment:
Note: This rubric has used the Australian Curriculum standards for year 8 English to determine students level of achievement within the bands standards. (ACARA, 2018)
Assessment Rubric
Approaching Year 8 Standard
Students show little understanding of
how the selection of language features
can be used for particular purposes and
effects.
When creating and editing texts to
create specific effects, the students
does not take into the account the
intended purposes and the needs and
interests of audiences.
They demonstrate some
understanding of grammar, select
vocabulary for effect
There is an attempt for accurate
spelling and punctuation, with errors
present
At Year 8 Standard
Students understand how the
selection of language features can
be used for particular purposes and
effects.
When creating and editing texts to
create specific effects, they take into
account intended purposes and the
needs and interests of audiences.
They demonstrate understanding
of grammar, select vocabulary for
effect
Accurate spelling and punctuation
throughout with some errors
present
Above Year 8 Standard
Students show strong
understanding of how the
selection of language features
can be used for particular
purposes and effects.
When creating and editing
texts to create specific effects.
they meet the intended
purposes and the needs and
interests of audiences
They demonstrate excellent
understanding of grammar,
select vocabulary for effect
Accurate spelling and
punctuation throughout with
little to no errors present