'Life of Pi' SAC Guidelines for Students Outcome One On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse, either orally or in writing, how a selected text constructs meaning, conveys ideas and values, and is open to a range of interpretations. (VCE Study Design, p24) Text Life of Pi Life of Pi SAC Assessment Task In writing, in essay format, analyse how a selected text constructs meaning, conveys ideas and values, and is open to a range of interpretations. Life of Pi SAC Assessment Task for ESL students In writing, in essay format, a response to a selected text. Length of Task The written response should be approximately 600-800 words SAC Process Students are to select an essay topic, brainstorm some ideas, complete a draft, submit draft for general comments from teacher. Students may conference with their teacher at any step in this process. Students are then to rework their draft in 2 periods set aside for SAC completion during normal class-time. Students may take in to the SAC their notes, their draft (with their teacher’s comments), a dictionary, a copy of the text, stationary and pens ESL students may also take in a language dictionary Students will require a written note from a parent or a doctor’s certificate should they miss any of their SAC periods. Students will be expected to complete any SAC time missed under supervision in either B3 or the Senior Office. Assessment The SAC is worth 30 marks and hence 30% of the Unit 3 result. For ESL students the SAC is worth 35 marks and hence 35% of the Unit 3 result.
'Life of Pi' SAC Guidelines for Students
Outcome One
On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse, either orally or in writing, how a selected text constructs meaning, conveys ideas and values, and is open to a range of interpretations. (VCE Study Design, p24)
Text
Life of Pi
Life of Pi SAC Assessment Task
In writing, in essay format, analyse how a selected text constructs meaning, conveys ideas and values, and is open to a range of interpretations.
Life of Pi SAC Assessment Task for ESL students
In writing, in essay format, a response to a selected text.
Length of Task
The written response should be approximately 600-800 words
SAC Process
Students are to select an essay topic, brainstorm some ideas, complete a draft, submit draft for general comments from teacher. Students may conference with their teacher at any step in this process. Students are then to rework their draft in 2 periods set aside for SAC completion during normal class-time.
Students may take in to the SAC their notes, their draft (with their teacher’s comments), a dictionary, a copy of the text, stationary and pens
ESL students may also take in a language dictionary
Students will require a written note from a parent or a doctor’s certificate should they miss any of their SAC periods. Students will be expected to complete any SAC time missed under supervision in either B3 or the Senior Office.
Assessment
The SAC is worth 30 marks and hence 30% of the Unit 3 result.
For ESL students the SAC is worth 35 marks and hence 35% of the Unit 3 result.