Successful Annotations Refresher

Unit 4 Writing SkillsA01 & AO3

A01: in-depth and authoritative(links to) contextual research, enquiry andevaluations, showing independentjudgements with well-informedand effective use of criticalvocabulary (16-20)

A03: in-depth subject knowledge;independently analyses andinterprets research (or own work) to generatepersonal ideas and sophisticatedconcepts (16-20)

Eilis Bell, Felipe Dinis & Liam Chong

Objective: To identify the difference between sophisticated and basic writing skills and vocabulary.

Task 1: Read the annotation you have been given, highlight examples of sophisticated language in green and basic or unclear language in red. Unknown vocabulary highlight in yellow. (5 minutes)

Feedback – Jack - Mark - Lucy - Marco

Objective: To identify changes in the language that would increase the quality of the sample work and your own.

Task 2: Read through the annotation that has been marked with a sticker again and rewrite it in your own words to improve the language and vocabulary using the feedback given.(10 minutes)

Feedback – Eilis - Liam - Maddie

Objective: To successfully edit your own written work using the AWL vocabulary sheet and peer assessment advice.

Task 3: Go through your annotations and improve the quality of your work, refer to the word bank provided. Group A followed by Group B (30 minutes each)Group A: Group B:Lucy MarkEilis ConnorGino Marco Liam JackFelipe MadelineAnthony

During the 30 minutes away from the computers your group must individually read thought the artist analysis in the successful example sketchbooks provided and identify targets for improving your own work keeping your targets in mind.