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Cat 6: Language Arts (English). Projects Day Introdvctory Briefing. Nature of the Work. Creative or critical discourse Literature English Language Multi- and inter-disciplinary Two main types of final product Academic Creative. Literary-Academic Projects. Textual Focus
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Cat 6: Language Arts (English) Projects Day Introdvctory Briefing
Nature of the Work • Creative or critical discourse • Literature • English Language • Multi- and inter-disciplinary • Two main types of final product • Academic • Creative
Literary-Academic Projects • Textual Focus • Qualitative Research/Discourse • Components include • Thesis • Literature Review • Discourse • Conclusive Assertions • Bibliography
Linguistic-Academic Projects • Focus upon usage of English Language • Choice of Qualitative and Quantitative Research • Components include • Thesis • Literature Review • Data Collection (optional) • Discourse/Data Analysis • Conclusive Assertions • Bibliography
Innovative-creative projects • Unconventional final products • Board Games • Computer Programmes • Curricular Units • Literary/Linguistic Resources • Pedagogical Material • Website
Aesthetic-creative Projects • Works of Literary Creation and Expression • Dramatic Performance • Film • Graphic Novel • Novel • Play • Poetic Portfolio • Screenplay
The Research Process Preparing for the Preliminary Rovnd
Preliminary Groundwork Finding an area of interest in either Literature or Language 1 2 Finding like-minded team members 3 Studying project feasibility via Internet research
MENTOR-SEEKING Searching for a mentor knowledgeable in research area 4 5 Getting assigned to chosen ideal mentor 6 Discussing research proposal with mentor
Producing the work Embarking on full-scale research embracing more than just the Internet 7 Commencing on the project proper 8 9 Consulting regularly with mentor
Projects Day Preparation Preparing for Preliminary Round with introductory slideshow 10 Proceeding through Projects Day competition structure 11 Continuing to improve project towards intended endpoint/Grand Finals 12
Projects Day STRUCTURE The Fiue Rovnds of Competition
Preliminary Round • Expectations • Research Potential • Preliminary Research • Assessment Breakdown • Project (25 marks) • Oral Presentation (30 marks) • Reflections (10 marks) PRELIMINARY ROUND PRELIMINARY ROUND 2 Semifinal Round Final Round Grand Finals
Preliminary Assessment rubric • Project (25 marks) • Objectives (5 marks) • Content Knowledge (10 marks) • Register/Style/Presentation (10 marks) • Reflections (10 marks) • Awareness of Metacognitive Strategy (5 marks) • Evaluation (5 marks) PRELIMINARY ROUND PRELIMINARY ROUND 2 Semifinal Round Final Round Grand Finals
Preliminary Assessment rubric • Oral Presentation (30 marks) • Coherence/Organisation (10 marks) • Speech Delivery (10 marks) • Audience Awareness and Confidence (5 marks) • Response to Questions (5 marks) PRELIMINARY ROUND PRELIMINARY ROUND 2 Semifinal Round Final Round Grand Finals
Semifinal round • Expectations • 80% completion of project • Evidence of Web Report • Assessment Breakdown • Project (30 marks) • Oral Presentation (30 marks) • Reflections (10 marks) Preliminary Round Preliiminary Round 2 Semifinal Round Final Round Grand Finals
Semifinal assessment rubric • Project (30 marks) Preliminary Round • Academic Projects • Research (20 marks) • Register/Style/Presentation (10 marks) Preliiminary Round 2 Semifinal Round • Creative Projects • Research (10 marks) • Creativity/Aesthetic Qualities (10 marks) • Register/Style/Presentation(10 marks) Final Round Grand Finals
Semifinal assessment rubric • Oral Presentation (30 marks) • Coherence and Organisation (10 marks) • Speech Delivery (10 marks) • Audience Awareness and Confidence (5 marks) • Response to Questions (5 marks) • Reflections (10 marks) • Awareness of Metacognitive Strategies (5 marks) • Evaluation (5 marks) Preliminary Round Preliiminary Round 2 Semifinal Round Final Round Grand Finals
Final Round • Expectations • 100% Completion • Findings/Final Product • Web Report • Assessment Breakdown • Project (45 marks) • Oral Presentation (30 marks) • Reflections (10 marks) • Web Report (15 marks) Preliminary Round Preliiminary Round 2 Semifinal Round Final Round Grand Finals
Final assessment rubric • Project (45 marks) Preliminary Round • Academic Projects • Objectives (5 marks) • Content Knowledge (10 marks) • Research (20 marks) • Register/Style/Presentation (10 marks) Preliiminary Round 2 Semifinal Round • Creative Projects • Objectives (5 marks) • Content Knowledge (10 marks) • Research (10 marks) • Creative/Aesthetic Qualities (10 marks) • Register/Style/Presentation (10 marks) Final Round Grand Finals
Final assessment rubric • Oral Presentation (30 marks) • Coherence and Organisation (10 marks) • Speech Delivery (10 marks) • Audience Awareness and Confidence (5 marks) • Response to Questions (5 marks) • Reflections (10 marks) • Awareness of Metacognitive Strategies (5 marks) • Evaluation (5 marks) Preliminary Round Preliiminary Round 2 Semifinal Round Final Round Grand Finals
Final assessment rubric • Web Report (15 marks) • Content (5 marks) • Enhancement (5 marks) • Mechanics (5 marks) • Web Design Award • Only completely original web designs • No freely available templates, pre-made designs • Declaration to be signed to that effect Preliminary Round Preliiminary Round 2 Semifinal Round Final Round Grand Finals
Grand final selection • Only projects meeting the Highest Standards • Review by Principal Panel of Judges • More than one project per category is possible • Dependent on quality of work • Comparable to best projects of other categories • In terms of content and presentation Preliminary Round Preliiminary Round 2 Semifinal Round Final Round Grand Finals
Grading Concerning Letters and Nvmerals
Maximum grades Relevant Subject CPs Other Subject CPs Grade Award Round High Distinction Grand Finals 12 5 A* Distinction Finals 4 10 a Honourable Mention Semifinals 8 3 b+ Merit Semifinals 5 2 b Pass Preliminaries 0 0 C / d
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