FREEDOM WRITERS

Area of Study 2

ENCOUNTERING CONFLICT

AOS 2: Creating and Presenting This outcome invites you to explore, within a chosen

Context, the interconnection between reading and writing. After reading and analysing the work of others, you are

required to produce a range of your own written texts, making clear, deliberate choices about form, purpose, audience, language and context.

Your context

You will be required to create and present your ownideas discussing the context of

‘ENCOUNTERING CONFLICT’

This task requires you to develop a deep understandingof this context and be able to write about it in interesting and varied ways.

What you will be assessed on

This task is not a text response essay.Rather, you will be assessed on:The quality of your ideas about ‘Encountering Conflict’.

The quality of your writing.How well you respond to the prompt/stimulus material.

You use the set texts to build your ideas and provide some direction for your writing.

The prompt

Ensure that you make clear that you are responding to the prompt.

Explore the wider implications of the prompt, its relation to the film/texts, focusing on the quality and originality of your writing.

The prompt is a springboard for your writing, but you must explore it as your central idea and your writing should be directed by it.

Using the text

While you shouldn’t rely too heavily on the text, you need to show a clear understanding of it.

Your writing needs to be “informed” by the text, which means you can show understanding of the ideas in it, or explicitly discuss the ideas.

The SAC:

You will have two periods to complete the SAC.You need to write one extended piece (900-1200 words)*.You will be given a writing prompt to guide the focus of your

writing.You will need to include a written explanation about the

purpose, form, language and audience (a proforma will be provided).

You must write in an expository, persuasive or imaginative style.

* recommended

What you are being assessed on:

Understanding and exploration of ideas and /or arguments relevant to the prompt and the Context

Use of detail and ideas drawn from the selected text as appropriate to the task

Control of selected form, considering the shaping of writing to suit form, purpose, language and audience

Complexity and development of ideas in the creation of your own text/sExpressiveness, fluency and coherence of writingA written explanation of personal choices, with use of appropriate

metalanguage

Expository Writing

EXPOSE

Expository writing explores different aspects of an idea. It “exposes” an idea

Purpose: to explain; explore; analyse; informForms: a standard essay; news article; research report;

non-fiction book; blogLanguage style: often formal; third person, though first

person could be used if it fits the purpose; lots of detail

Persuasive Writing

PERSUADE

Writing that persuades the reader to accept the writer’s viewpoint

Purpose: to persuade; argue; rebut; encourage action; inspire; sell Form: argumentative essay; letter to the editor; dialogue between

two opposing views; editorial; opinion article, speech Language: tone can vary; identifiable arguments with evidence;

clear contention; persuasive language and strategies

Imaginative Writing

IMAGINE

Writing that is fictional that aims to entertain, describe, reflect, encourage reflection and explore ideas

Forms: short story, description, play script, screenplay, novel, journal or diary

Language: greatly varied depending on form, structure and purpose; figurative language; plot conventions; dialogue; variety of viewpoints

Encountering CONFLICTOur Context

What does it mean to ‘Encounter Conflict’?

When you hear the word “conflict” what do you think?

Brainstorm different vocabulary for “conflict”What is meant by “encountering”? DefineList other synonyms for “encountering”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl3e-OUnavQ

Why write about “conflict”?

Why do people write about encountering conflict?What texts can you name that deal with this theme?

(books, poems, plays, films)What conflicts have been prominent in the world

around you lately?

Different types of conflict

TASK:1. Complete the following table:

Types of Conflict

Causes How people respond

Consequences

Did you consider these factors?Communication breakdownDifferent values/ cultures/religions/race/class/goalsLack of understandingGreed/Selfishness/EgoDesire for power/wealth/controlFear of the unknown/differenceBreaking of trustUnresolved disagreementsUnderlying stress, personal tensions

Key Ideas (from Insight)HOW WOULD YOU RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS?Conflicts involve a clash of ideasPeople’s responses to conflict varyConflict occurs between the powerful and the powerlessConflicts may be difficult to resolveConflict can be a catalyst for change