Literacy+Assignment




 * Task:** Using keynote you are to construct a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ story.

1. Look at the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ example to get an idea of the task. Discuss as a class how to use hyperlinks and buttons.
 * Process:**

2. Plan your story in the form of a mind map using Bubblus. Make sure your plan includes: Characters, Time, Setting, storyline. //NOTE: as this is a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ story remember that your storyline will have to branch out in different directions, with multiple endings.//

3.Create your story using keynote. Make sure you include a title page and pictures.

4. Testing. Make sure you test out your story by playing your presentation so that each path flows and makes sense. Check that all hyperlinks are working and take you to the correct page.

5. Editing. Carefully read over your writing to correct any spelling and punctuation mistakes. You might like to ask a friend or family member to help you.




 * TASK 1:** **RESPONSES DUE: Thursday 23rd August **

Watch the following Coca-Cola advertisement.

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Answer the following questions in detail about the above advertisement.

Describe the characters used in this clip.

Why do you think that these characters have been used?

Describe the setting of the clip.

Why do you think that this setting has been used to promote this product?

Listen closely to the music that accompanies this animation. How does this affect the advertisement?

Who do you think is the target audience of this advertisement?

When do you think that you would most likely see this advertisement? (time slots/during certain programs)

Watch the following Coca-Cola advertisement.

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Answer the following questions in detail about the above advertisement.

The Simpsons have been used to promote Coca-Cola with this advertisement. Why do you think that Coca-Cola chose to use The Simpsons?

What affect does the use of The Simpsons have on the audience?

Listen closely to the music that accompanies this animation. How does this affect the advertisement? Does it change? Why?

Who do you think is the target audience of this advertisement?

When do you think that you would most likely see this advertisement? (time slots/during certain programs)

43 seconds into this advertisement Monty Burns is given a bottle of Coca-Cola. How does this event change the advertisement.

What message does this change send to the audience.

Watch the following Coca-Cola advertisement.

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Answer the following questions in detail about the above advertisement.

Describe the characters used in this clip.

Why do you think that these characters have been used?

Describe the setting of the clip.

Why do you think that this setting has been used to promote this product?

Listen closely to the music that accompanies this animation. How does this affect the advertisement?

Who do you think is the target audience of this advertisement?

When do you think that you would most likely see this advertisement? (time slots/during certain programs)

All three of these advertisements use the slogan ‘Open Happiness’. Why do you think that Coca-Cola choose this slogan for their advertisement campaign.


 * TASK 2: PLAN DUE: Thursday 23rd August **

Complete a storyboard of how your advertisement is going to look. You will need to include a rough sketch of what each part will look like and an brief description of what is happening.

You will need to rule up the storyboard into your binder books and must have a minimum of SIX planned sections.

Complete an advertisement for Coca-Cola using iMovie
 * TASK 3: ADVERTISEMENT: Thursday 30th August **

Your advertisement must:
 * Include the slogan “Open Happiness”
 * Have a duration for 40-60 seconds.
 * Identify a target audience.
 * Be accompanied by music.
 * Include a Coca-Cola product.

You will be given a can of Coca-Cola to assist you with the creation of your advertisement. You will be able to consume this drink once your Assignment has been assessed.
 * NOTE:**

1. I have completed my responses to the advertisements. 2. I have completed my storyboard plan in my binder book. 3. I have completed my Coca-Cola advertisement.
 * SUCCESS CRITERIA:**

TERM 3
 * ASSESSMENT RUBRIC:**

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 * STORYBOARD EXAMPLE **




 * PERSUASIVE TEXT** (Writing)

In class you will have discussed Persuasive Texts in some detail, highlighting the purpose, structure and language that is used for this particular text type.

Below is another example for you to use to assist you in planning/writing your text. The issue that you will be writing about is titled "Caged or Free - Should animals be kept in zoos?" You can download the following document which addresses this issue.

Plan your text out in some detail ensuring that you have identified the stance that you will take and what evidence you will use in planning your document.

You can download the planning document below to assist you with this process.

Compile you text using pages, remember to use the relevant structure and language specific to this text type.

Make sure that you have proof read and edited your work prior to submission.


 * **Plan** || **Text** || **Structure** || **Spelling/Grammar** || **Total** ||
 * /10 || /10  ||  /10  ||  /10  ||  /40  ||
 * NOVEL READING** (Reading)

Choose a novel that you are going to read during Term 2.

In class complete a prediction chart based around the information presented to you in the illustrations and information given to you via the front cover and the blurb.

Read the Book

Complete a book review on the novel that you have read. Book reviews need to inform people about the story without giving the whole story line away. They also make recommendations on whether others should read this book and what type of audience would enjoy reading this book.

An example of a book review is below.

Complete a character web on the characters from the novel that you have read. Include the main character from the text and describe the relationship between this character and other characters in the book.

An example of a character web is below.


 * **Prediction** || **Reading** || **Book Review** || **Character Web** || **Total** ||
 * /10 || /10 || /10 || /10 || /40 ||
 * SUSTAINABLE HOUSE EXPLANATION** (Writing)

During our Inquiry unit you will be creating a 3 dimensional representation of a house using a program on your computer called Google Sketchup. Your house will need to include as many features that assist the environment and sustainability such as chook sheds and solar panels.

Once you have completed your Sustainable House you will be required to write a paragraph explaining **each** of the sustainable components of your house, you need to include why you have included the component and how it assists the environment.


 * **Text** || **Evidence of Understandings** || **Spelling/Grammar** || **Total** ||
 * /10 || /10 || /10 || /30 ||
 * INTERVIEW** (Speaking & Listening)

You are going to construct and record an interview with yourself and a chosen person with a minimum duration of 2 minutes. You can choose to interview anyone from family to friends. You may even choose to interview a celebrity like Buddy Franklin and act out their part in the interview by dressing up and recording it in separate parts and compiling your finished interview in iMovie.

Prior to conducting you interview you will need to compile a script in which the interview will follow. The script must include the questions that you are going to ask along with short notes on the responses that are going to be given.

Once your script is complete it is time for you to record. Choose a quiet location to film and make use of backgrounds and costume to further enhance your presentation. You may need to do a few takes to ensure your interview is clear and understandable.

When you have finished filming you will need to make use of the tools available to you in iMovie to improve the quality of your interview. You can include titles, introductions, conclusions and use the editing tools to remove any unwanted/irrelevant parts of filming.


 * **Script** || **Interview** || **Movie Quality** || **Total** ||
 * /10 || /10 || /10 || /30 ||