Sample topics
Draft external assessment resources for Achievement Standard 1.1 Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence
- Describe at least ONE character or individual you enjoyed reading about in the text(s). Explain why the character(s) or individual(s) helped you understand an idea in the text(s).
- Describe at least ONE idea in the text(s) that you found interesting. Explain why the idea(s) was interesting in the text(s) as a whole.
- Describe at least ONE important aspect of setting in the text(s). Explain why an aspect(s) of setting helped you understand a key idea(s) in the text(s). Note: Setting could include time and /or place.
- Describe at least ONE language feature that was used to help you understand an important idea in the text(s). Explain why the language feature(s) helped you understand a key idea(s) in the text(s). Note: Language feature(s) could include imagery, style, vocabulary, or symbolism.
- Describe at least ONE event at or near the end of the text(s) that was important. Explain why the event helped you understand a key idea(s) in the text(s).
- Describe at least ONE important conflict in the text(s). Explain why the conflict helped you understand a key idea(s) in the text(s).
Published on: 17 Dec 2010