Area of Study 2 ENCOUNTERING CONFLICT FREEDOM WRITERS

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.

‘ENCOUNTERING CONFLICT’ Your context You will be required to create and present your own ideas discussing the context of ‘ENCOUNTERING CONFLICT’ This task requires you to develop a deep understanding of 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/s Expressiveness, fluency and coherence of writing A 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; inform Forms: a standard essay; news article; research report; non-fiction book; blog Language 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 CONFLICT Our 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”? Define List 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 breakdown Different values/ cultures/religions/race/class/goals Lack of understanding Greed/Selfishness/Ego Desire for power/wealth/control Fear of the unknown/difference Breaking of trust Unresolved disagreements Underlying stress, personal tensions

Key Ideas (from Insight) HOW WOULD YOU RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS? Conflicts involve a clash of ideas People’s responses to conflict vary Conflict occurs between the powerful and the powerless Conflicts may be difficult to resolve Conflict can be a catalyst for change