Statement of Inquiry:
Through their use of character, writers can express their point of view about issues.
This unit will use a variety of texts to explore how writers construct characters and narrative to express viewpoints. Students will seek first to emulate pieces and then to construct their own creative piece. The final assessment will be a selection of their writing showing a range of language skills.
Global Context: Fairness and Development (access to equal opportunities)
Key Concept: Connections
Related Concepts: Character, Point of View
ATLs
1: Media Information: Communicate information and ideas effectively using a variety of media and formats
2: Creative Thinking: Create original works and ideas; use existing works and ideas in new ways
Learning Questions
Factual
- What is the difference between a first-person narrator and a third-person narrator?
- What are direct and indirect characterisation?
- Which changes belong to revision, and which belong to proofreading?
Conceptual
- How do a character’s voice, actions and relationships communicate a viewpoint about fairness or opportunity?
- How does changing the narrator alter the reader’s understanding of the same events?
- How can planning and reworking a piece of writing develop its meaning and effect on a reader?
Debatable
- Can a writer convincingly represent a perspective they have not personally experienced?
- Is a believable character more important than an original plot?
Inquiry Questions
How might we unlock new ideas?
How we might take control
How might we make something 3D?
How do we add meaning?
How might wordplay add to our work?
Why do we edit?
Spit Nolan
Task
Exemplar Portfolio (Minus the final piece...)