Unit 3

Compare texts from similar or different genres and contexts by:

Compare and contrast distinctive features of genres by:

Analyse and critically appraise ow the conventions of texts influence responses, including:

  • The ways language patterns can create meaning
  • How expectations of Genres can be challenged, manipulated or subverted
  • How responses to texts and genres may change over time and in different cultural contexts
  • The role of the audience in making meaning.

Create a range of texts:

Reflect on their own and others’ texts by:

  • Analysing and evaluating how different texts represent similar Ideas in different ways
  • Explaning how meaning changes when texts are transformed into a different genre or medium
  • Comparing and evaluating the impact of language features used in a variety of texts and genres.

Unit 4

Investigate and evaluate the relationships between texts and contexts by:

  • undertaking close analysis of texts
  • examining how each text relates to a particular context or contexts
  • comparing the contexts in which texts are created and received.

Evaluate different perspectives, attitudes and values represented in texts by:

  • analysing content, purpose and choice of language
  • analysing the use of voice and narrative point of view
  • exploring other interpretations and aspects of context to develop a considered response.

Evaluate how texts offer perspectives through:

  • the selection of mode, medium, genre and type of text
  • the ways viewpoints and values are represented
  • the selection of language features that generate empathy or controversy.

Create a range of texts:

  • using appropriate language and stylistic features to sustain a personal voice and perspective
  • using nuanced language
  • synthesising ideas and opinions to develop complex argument
  • substantiating and justifying their own responses using textual evidence
  • using appropriate quotation and referencing protocols
  • using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading
  • using accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and metalanguage.

Reflect on their own and others’ texts by:

  • analysing and evaluating how different attitudes and perspectives underpin texts
  • questioning the assumptions and values in texts
  • identifying omissions, inclusions, emphases and marginalisations
  • discussing and evaluating different readings of texts.