Survival of the Fittest

SCSC YEAR 8 - UNIT 4

STAGE 1 TASK CARDS

CHAPTER 1

English

I WILL...

• know how to identify the plot in what I am reading, and the main events such as the climax, rising action, falling action and resolution.

• know how to identify the different elements of a narrative.

• understand the various parts of a narrative text and use this to create my own imaginative narrative.

Step 1:1. Use this website to familiarise yourself with the following aspects of a plot to list the 6 key elements of a plot.

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2. Read this summary of Tomorrow, When the War Began to help you.

3. Identify from Tomorrow, When the War Began the following aspects of a plot:

The exposition:________________________________________

The rising action:______________________________________

The climax:___________________________________________

The falling action:______________________________________

The resolution:________________________________________

4. Use the Overview: Elements of a Narrative Prezi on the weebly to remind you what each narrative element is.

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SECTION 1

INFORMATION

5. Match the elements of a narrative to the best explanation and give an example from Tomorrow, when the War Began.

ELEMENTS OF A

NARRATIVE

EXPLANATION

EXAMPLE

Character

A recurring idea through out the book

that connects to the bigger picture.

Setting

When a character is involved in an emotional struggle, violent conflict, exposed to the elements or fights against society.

Conflict

A person/ people who are

part of the story

Theme

The location where most of the narrative takes place.

Step 2- English CAT:Using your knowledge of narrative element and aspect of a plot, you will need to create your very own imaginative piece of writing. Your writing may be fictional or realistic, set in the past, present of future, be written in the first or third person.

REMEMBER:

• Your final written piece should be between 200- 400 words.• You will need to BRAINSTORM the elements of a narrative

and plot features that you will use in your story. This must be digital (e.g use an app, or website).

• Complete this planner BEFORE your start.• Write a DRAFT and get it proofread by someone who is better

at english than you.• Use the rubric on the weebly SELF- ASSESS your work and

add this to your task reflection.• Read this sample of an above expected level imaginative

narrative.MAKE SURE YOU POST YOUR BRAINSTORM, PLANNER, DRAFT AND FINAL COPY TO STUDYTURF.

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SECTION 2

KNOWLEDGE Step 1:1. Use this website to familiarise yourself with the following

aspects of a plot. Write a definition for each of the 5 elements.

2. Have a go at this quiz to revise your knowledge of the novel.

3. Use Popplet or create by hand a flowchart of the main events in Tomorrow, When The War Began. Read this summary of Tomorrow, When the War Began to help you.

4. Classify the events from the flow chart into the following categories, there may be more that one event for each element:

• The exposition• The rising action• The climax• The falling action• The resolution

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I WILL...

• know how to identify and classify plot elements and the main events such as the climax, rising action, falling action and resolution.

• know how to identify the different elements of a narrative.

• understand the various parts of a narrative text and use this to create my own imaginative narrative.

4. Complete this table by selecting from the list of elements of a narrative and adding some of your own:

Conflict, A recurring idea throughout the book that connects with the bigger picture, people who are a part of the story, Symbol, Theme, the Australian bush, Wirrawee

ELEMENTS OF A NARRATIVE

EXPLANATION EXAMPLE

Ellie

Setting

When a character is involved in an emotional struggle, violent conflict, exposed to the elements or fights against society.

friendship

An object or place that is repeated throughout the text and has more

than one meaning.

Step 2: English CATUsing your knowledge of narrative element and aspect of a plot, you will need to create your very own imaginative piece of writing. Your writing may be fictional or realistic, set in the past, present of future, be written in the first or third person.

REMEMBER:

• Your final piece of writing should be between 200- 400 words.• You will need to BRAINSTORM the elements of a narrative

and plot features that you will use in your story. This must be digital (e.g use an app, or website).

• Complete this planner BEFORE your start.• Write a DRAFT and get it proofread by someone who is better

at english than you.• Use the rubric on the weebly SELF- ASSESS your work and

add this to your task reflection. • Read this sample of an above expected level imaginative

narrative.

MAKE SURE YOU POST YOUR BRAINSTORM, PLANNER, DRAFT AND FINAL COPY TO STUDYTURF.

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Step 1:1. Use this website to familiarise yourself with the following

aspects of a plot.

2. Have a go at this quiz to revise your knowledge of the novel.

3. Use Popplet or create by hand a flowchart of the main events in Tomorrow When The War Began. Read this summary of Tomorrow When the War Began to help you.

5. Read this information and examples about CAUSE and EFFECT:http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/causeeffectl.cfm

6. Choose 4 events/moments in Tomorrow, When the War Began. Create a table listing the cause for each event and the effect. Annotate your table with what specific characters did or didn’t do that may have caused the incident and what the effect of these actions was.

7. Watch this short film and identify the narrative elements (Character, Themes, Symbol/s & Conflict).

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I WILL...

• know how to identify and classify the main events such as the climax, rising action, falling action and resolution.

• analyse cause and effect and assess character involvement in these outcomes.

• understand the various parts of a narrative text and use this to create my own imaginative narrative.

SECTION 3

KNOW-HOW

Step 2: English CAT Using your knowledge of narrative element and aspect of a plot, you will need to create your very own imaginative piece of writing. Your writing may be fictional or realistic, set in the past, present of future, be written in the first or third person.

REMEMBER:

• Your final written piece should be between 200- 400 words.• You will need to BRAINSTORM the elements of a narrative

and plot features that you will use in your story. This must be digital (e.g use an app, or website).

• Complete this planner BEFORE your start.• Write a DRAFT and get it proofread by someone who is better

at english than you.• Use the rubric on the weebly SELF- ASSESS your work and

add this to your task reflection.• Read this sample of an above expected level imaginative

narrative.

MAKE SURE YOU POST YOUR BRAINSTORM, PLANNER, DRAFT AND FINAL COPY TO STUDYTURF.

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Step 1:1. Use this website to familiarise yourself with the following

aspects of a plot.

5. Read this information and examples about CAUSE and EFFECT: http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/causeeffectl.cfm

6. Choose 4 turning points in Tomorrow, When the War Began. Create a table listing the cause for each event and the effect. Annotate your table with what specific characters did or didn’t do that may have caused the incident and what the effect of these actions was.

7. For each event, assume that the cause is removed. How would this change the lives of the characters and the narrative of the story. E.g If Ellie and Corrie had not organised a camping trip, how would the story be different?

8. Watch this short film and identify the narrative elements (Character, Themes, Symbol/s & Conflict).

9. Identify the symbolism of each of the symbols.

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I WILL...

• know how to identify and classify the main events such as the climax, rising action, falling action and resolution.

• analyse cause and effect and assess character involvement in these outcomes.

• evaluate important moments in the text.

• apply the various parts of a narrative text and use this to create my own imaginative narrative.

SECTION 4

WISDOM

Step 2: English CATUsing your knowledge of narrative element and aspect of a plot, you will need to create your very own imaginative piece of writing. Your writing may be fictional or realistic, set in the past, present of future, be written in the first or third person.

REMEMBER:

• Your final written piece should be between 200- 400 words.• You will need to BRAINSTORM the elements of a narrative

and plot features that you will use in your story. This must be digital (e.g use an app, or website).

• Complete this planner BEFORE your start.• Write a DRAFT and get it proofread by someone who is better

at english than you.• Use the rubric on the weebly SELF- ASSESS your work and

add this to your task reflection.• Read this sample of an above expected level imaginative

narrative.

MAKE SURE YOU POST YOUR BRAINSTORM, PLANNER, DRAFT AND FINAL COPY TO STUDYTURF.

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STAGE 1

Maths

Number

Algebra

Measurement

M101• I can convert between 12 hour and 24 hour time

and use this skill to solve problems.

• I can complete basic operations with fractions and decimals without using my calculator.

• I can confidently perform all four operations with positive and negative whole numbers.

• I can use percentages, fractions and ratios to represent statistics from a variety of sources.

NUMBER

NumberDuring Maths tutorials in this stage you will be given the opportunity to complete questions from the textbook. These textbook questions make up STEP 1 of the task card.

Step OneComplete these questions in your Maths Workbook, being sure to show sufficient working out.

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Information questions

Gallery 2.1 Time questions

Step TwoIn order to improve your knowledge and skills working with integers, percentages, fractions and decimals you will be given several activities to complete in tutorials.

Some useful information to help with these activities can be found on the Weebly.

Make sure you posts at least three of your tutorial activities.

Once you have completed some of this tutorial work you will need to choose what evidence to show for your final part of this task.

Success Criteria• I am able to confidently convert between 12 hour and 24

hour time.

• I have improved my skills working with decimals, fractions, percentages and ratios.

• I am now more confident performing operations with integers.

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MX• I can convert between 12 hour and 24 hour time

and use this skill to solve problems.

• I can identify like terms and use these to simplify expressions.

• I can expand single brackets and find common factors in algebraic expressions.

• I can use a table to plot linear equations onto a Cartesian plane and use both algebra and graphs find x and y intercepts of these lines.

ALGEBRA

AlgebraDuring Maths tutorials in this stage you will be given the opportunity to complete questions from the textbook. These textbook questions make up STEP 1 of the task card.

Step OneComplete these questions in your Maths Workbook, being sure to show sufficient working out.

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Information questions

Gallery 2.2 Time questions

Step TwoIn order to improve your knowledge and skills working with integers, percentages, fractions and decimals you will be given several activities to complete in tutorials.

Some useful information to help with these activities can be found on the Weebly.

Make sure you posts at least three of your tutorial activities.

Once you have completed some of this tutorial work you will need to choose what evidence to show for your final part of this task.

Success Criteria• I am able to confidently convert between 12 hour and 24

hour time.

• I have improved my skills working with algebraic expressions and am able to plot points and draw graphs on cartesian planes.

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M 3.14159• I can convert between 12 hour and 24 hour time

and use this skill to solve problems.

• I can solve problems by finding the perimeter and area of different shapes and convert these measurements into appropriate metric units.

• I can find the area of composite shapes and the volume of regular prisms.

MEASUREMENT

MeasurementDuring Maths tutorials in this stage you will be given the opportunity to complete questions from the textbook. These textbook questions make up STEP 1 of the task card.

Step OneComplete these questions in your Maths Workbook, being sure to show sufficient working out.

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Information questions

Gallery 2.3 Time Questions

Step TwoIn order to improve your knowledge and skills working with integers, percentages, fractions and decimals you will be given several activities to complete in tutorials.

Some useful information to help with these activities can be found on the Weebly.

Make sure you posts at least three of your tutorial activities.

Once you have completed some of this tutorial work you will need to choose what evidence to show for your final part of this task.

Success Criteria• I am able to confidently convert between 12 hour and 24

hour time.

• I have improved my skills working with areas, perimeters, volumes and converting between metric units.

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Stage 1 Science Tasks

InformationI will be able to complete tasks using scientific vocabulary specific to chemistry and will participate in experiments safely using scientific methods and skill.

Step 1• What is matter and where can it be found?

• Name the three different states of matter. For each different type:

1. draw a illustration

2. create a symbol to represent it

3. give an example from real life

• Show your knowledge of changing states completing the diagram below by filling in the missing words

Step 2Complete the following practical activities during the science tutorials:

• ‘comparing solids, liquids and gases’

• ‘measuring mass’

Make sure you keep records of your each experiment including photos, worksheets and notes

• List four examples of physical change

• List four indications of a chemical change

• Start a glossary in your workbook of 10 new scientific words located on the science weebly page.

Success Criteria• I can identify the three states of matter

• I can explain the difference between physical and chemical change

• I have created a glossary of new scientific vocabulary

• I can outline the development of alchemy in early ages to the study of modern day chemistry

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KnowledgeI will be able to outline the history of Alchemy and development of scientific theory over time in regards to chemistry. I will participate in experiments safely using scientific methods and skill.

Step 1• Name the three different states of matter:

1. draw a illustration of each type;

2. create a symbol to represent it and

3. give an example from real life

4. tick the columns of the table below to identify the properties of each type.

Step 2• Complete the diagram by filling in the missing changes of state.

Is air matter? Complete the balloon task and use it as an example to explain your answer

• How do you know that particles of a gas or liquid are moving? What knowledge or experience do you have to prove this theory? How could you test your theory?

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• Complete the following practical activities during the science tutorials:

• ‘comparing solids, liquids and gases’

• ‘measuring mass’

Make sure you keep records of your each experiment including photos, worksheets and notes

Create a poster that outlines the development of alchemy to modern chemistry.

Include aspects such as:

• How Alchemists worked to learn things

• The major 3 focuses of alchemy

• Major discoveries leading to what we know today

• Major scientists involved in early discoveries

Some scientists you may wish to research include:

• Einstein

• Heisenberg

• Mendeleev

• Lavoisier

• Bohr

Put your poster on display in the classroom and include a photo of it with your work on Study Turf.

Success Criteria• I have outlined the history of Alchemy

• I have participated in experiments safely using scientific methods and skill

• I can identify the three states of matter

• I can explain the difference between physical and chemical change

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Know howI will be able to show knowledge of the development of scientific theory over time by representing the changes to knowledge of chemistry over time.

I will participate in experiments safely using scientific methods and skill

Step 1• Name the three different states of matter:

1. draw a illustration of each type;

2. create a symbol to represent it and

3. give an example from real life

• Label the 3 diagrams below to show which represents solids, liquids and gases. Make an improvement to each so that they represent the particle model better.

• Explain what the diagram to the right is showing. Which state of matter does it refer to?

• Copy and complete the diagram by filling in the missing changes of state:

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Step 2• Complete the following practical activities during the science tutorials:

• ‘comparing solids, liquids and gases’

• ‘measuring mass’

Make sure you keep records of your each experiment including photos, worksheets and notes

• Use the particle model to explain why steam takes up more space than liquid water

• In which state are the forces of attraction between the particles likely to be greatest?

• In which state - solid, liquid or gas - do particles have:

1. the most energy?

2. the least energy?

Success Criteria• I have outlined the history of Alchemy

• I have participated in experiments safely using scientific methods and skill

• I can identify the three states of matter

• I can explain the difference between physical and chemical change

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WisdomI will be able to show knowledge of the development of scientific theory over time by representing the development of knowledge in chemistry over time and using examples to back my opinions. I will participate in experiments safely using scientific methods and skill.

Step 1• Name the three different states of matter:

1. draw an illustration of each type;

2. create a symbol to represent it and

3. give an example from real life

• Complete the diagram by filling in the missing changes of state.

• When a substance changes state from a solid into a liquid, what happens to the bonds between the particles? Draw a diagram to illustrate this.

• Looking at the image of an iceberg:

• identify the different states of matter

• explain what is unique about each type seen in the image (hint: H2O)

• Use the particle model to explain why steam takes up more space than liquid water

• In which state are the forces of attraction between the particles likely to be greatest?

• In which state - solid, liquid or gas - do particles have the most energy and the least energy?

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Step 2• Complete the following practical activities during the science tutorials:

• ‘comparing solids, liquids and gases’

• ‘measuring mass’

Make sure you keep records of your each experiment including photos, worksheets and notes

Success Criteria• I have outlined the history of Alchemy and its development into modern chemistry

• I have participated in experiments safely using scientific methods and skill

• I can identify the different states of matter and the processes they undergo when changing from one to another

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Medieval Europe CAT

STAGE 1

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Humanities

STAGE 1

A Timeline of Medieval Europe. This timeline should include a list of events and rulers throughout Medieval Europe. You should also include at least 3 suggested time travel points and why you would recommend customers to travel to that time.

An information poster on the Feudal System. Allowing travelers to know how the system works, how it affected daily life, where it was created by who and why?

A Knight Brochure a brochure about different types of knights, roles and

responsibilities, jousting and the process to become a knight.

A current Map of Europe and a map of Medieval Europe that identifies the kingdoms of that time. Also mark 3 suggested travel locations for customers. Use BOLTSS on both maps.

Travel Dictionary 4 terms that customers will need to know while they are there. Include a definition and a suggested sentence that they might use the term in.

I AM ABLE TO EXPLAIN KEY KNOWLEDGE FROM THE

MEDIEVAL PERIOD

Step 1The Year is 2020, and you have

graduated from Surf Coast Secondary college and have got your dream job

at TRAVELink.

TRAVELink is a brand new business that specializes in sending people on vacations through time. Couples or individuals are able to travel through to any point of time for an extended holiday and return to the same point,

eliminating the hassle of having to take time for holidays.

Your boss, Tron Reid has told you about the new medieval trip. She has asked you to created a “Welcome to

the Ages” pack about Medieval Europe.

For each of the items in your travel pack in Step 2, you will need to use

the relevant resources on the weebly.

Step 2 - Your Travel Pack Must Include:

INFORMATION

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How do I know if I’m successful?

• I can create and label a maps of Europe, comparing how things have changed.

• I can explain the Feudal System, their purpose and outcome

• I am able to discuss the role of a Knight.

• I can explain the time period that we are studying.

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STAGE 1

A Timeline of Medieval Europe. This timeline should include a list of events and rulers throughout Medieval Europe. You should also include at least 3 suggested time travel points and why you would recommend customers to travel to that time.

A diagram of the Feudal system, with a short explanation on each level of the system

Knight Brochurea brochure about different types of knights, roles and responsibilities, jousting and the process to become a knight.

Crusade FlyerA flyer encouraging you to join the crusades.Where they are going, why they are going there, who sent them.

Create a map of Medieval Europe that identifies the kingdoms of that time. Also mark 3 suggested travel locations for customers. Use BOLTSS on your map.

I AM ABLE TO EXPLAIN DAY TO DAY LIFE IN

MEDIEVAL EUROPE

Step 1The Year is 2020, and you have

graduated from Surf Coast Secondary college and have got your dream job

at TRAVELink.

TRAVELink is a brand news business that specializes in sending people on vacations through time. Couples or individuals are able to travel through to any point of time for an extended holiday and return to the same point,

eliminating the hassle of having to take time for holidays.

Your boss, Tron Reid has told you about the new medieval trip. She has asked you to created a “Welcome to

the Ages” pack about Medieval Europe.

For each of the items in your travel pack in Step 2, you will need to use

the relevant resources on the weebly.

Step 2 - Your Travel Pack Must Include:

KNOWLEDGE

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How do I know if I’m successful?

• I can create and label a map of Europe

• I can explain the crusades, their purpose and outcome

• I can discuss the relevance of the Catholic church and the crusades in Medieval Europe

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STAGE 1

A Timeline of Medieval Europe. This timeline should include a list of events and rulers throughout Medieval Europe. You should also include at least 3 suggested time travel points and why you would recommend customers to travel to that time.

A diagram of the Feudal system, with a short explanation on each level of the system

Knight Brochurea brochure about different types of knights, roles and responsibilities, jousting and the process to become a knight.

A fact sheet on the Church and its power and role during this time.

Create a map of Medieval Europe that identifies the kingdoms of that time. Also mark 3 suggested travel locations for customers. Use BOLTSS on your map.

I AM ABLE TO EXPLAIN IN DETAIL KEY CHARACTERS AND EVENTS IN MEDIEVAL

EUROPE

Step 1The Year is 2020, and you have

graduated from Surf Coast Secondary college and have got your dream job

at TRAVELink.

TRAVELink is a brand news business that specializes in sending people on vacations through time. Couples or individuals are able to travel through to any point of time for an extended holiday and return to the same point,

eliminating the hassle of having to take time for holidays.

Your boss, Tron Reid has told you about the new medieval trip. She has asked you to created a “Welcome to

the Ages” pack about Medieval Europe.

For each of the items in your travel pack in Step 2, you will need to use

the relevant resources on the weebly.

Step 2 - Your Travel Pack Must Include:

KNOW-HOW

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How do I know if I’m successful?

• I can create and label a map of Europe

• I can explain the crusades, their purpose and outcome

• I can discuss the relevance of the Catholic church in Medieval Europe

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STAGE 1

Timeline Flyer

- A timeline of Medieval Europe so that your customers will understand when they will visit.

Knight Brochure- include the different types of knights, roles and responsibilities, jousting and the process to become a knight.

Crusades Brochure

- The role of the Church in Medieval Crusades

- What were the Crusades? Why and how did they start and end?

Travel Dictionary

- A glossary of 8 terms/words that were used during that time. Include a definition and a suggested sentence that they might use the term in.

MAP

- A Map of Medieval Europe that identifies the kingdoms of that time. Make sure you use BOLTSS.

I AM ABLE TO EXPLAIN KEY KNOWLEDGE FROM THE

MEDIEVAL PERIOD

Step 1The Year is 2020, and you have

graduated from Surf Coast Secondary college and have got your dream job

at TRAVELink.

TRAVELink is a brand news business that specializes in sending people on vacations through time. Couples or individuals are able to travel through to any point of time for an extended holiday and return to the same point,

eliminating the hassle of having to take time for holidays.

Your boss, Tron Reid has told you about the new medieval trip. She has asked you to created a “Welcome to

the Ages” pack about Medieval Europe.

For each of the items in your travel pack in Step 2, you will need to use

the relevant resources on the weebly.

Step 2 - Your travel pack must include the following information flyers/brochures. You should use pictures and diagrams as well as detailed paragraphs. You need the following:

WISDOM

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How do I know if I’m successful?

• I can create and label a map of Europe.

• I can explain the crusades, their purpose and outcome.

• I can discuss the relevance of the Catholic church in Medieval Europe.

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