Activities+at+Level+B

Activities at Level B

Number || Points || Description || Link to example Activity Available ||
 * Activity
 * B1 || 25 || In pairs, record a radio interview with the poet/artist of one of the poems/songs studied in class || Yes ||
 * B2 || 20 || Research and create a 10 slide powerpoint on the context of one of the poems/songs studied in class ||  ||
 * B3 || 15 || Survey classmates and family members on their favourite poems/songs and discuss why they think these poems/songs are particularly influential. ||  ||
 * B4 || 20 || Create a book cover which addresses one of the main themes in a poem/song studied in class. || Yes ||
 * B5 || 20 || Write a review of one of the poems/songs studied in class. ||  ||
 * B6 || 25 || Compare and contrast two poems/songs which share the same theme. ||  ||
 * B7 || 20 || Manipulate 5-7 of the poetic techniques in one of the poems/songs and describe how each technique changes the effect of the text ||  ||
 * B8 || 15 || Dramatise a poem/song and perform it to the class. ||  ||
 * B9 || 20 || Using [|Audacity], record a poem/song studied in class, changing the pace and volume of each reading. Explain the effects. ||  ||
 * B10 || 25 || Create a storyboard or animation of one of the poems/songs studied in class. || Yes ||

Activity B1 – Radio Interview with a Poet/Artist 1. Together with a partner use your laptops to research the life of one of the poets/artists studied in class.Think about; 2. Decide who will be the interviewer and who will be the poet/artist. 3. You should produce and record a 3-5 minute long interview consisting of at least 10 questions. A good place to record your interview is at[| http://www.vlogblog.com/]. If you need help getting set up, ask your teacher. 4. Once you are finished recording the interview you will need to upload it on to the class wiki.
 * __Activity B1 - In pairs, record a radio interview with the poet/artist of one of the poems/songs studied in class__**
 * Instructions**:
 * What is their biographical history?
 * What type of writing do they do?
 * How have they changed over the years?
 * How has their poetry been influenced by their lives?

Before you begin watch the following clips to give you inspiration. They are clips from an interview with Judith Wright (a very influential Australian poet) produced for the ABC in 1963.
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Your interview will be assessed out of 3 for each of the following;
 * Assessment:** //(out of 10)//
 * originality
 * realism
 * creativity

Your final 1 mark will come from observed team work while completing the activity.


 * __Activity B4 - Create a book cover which addresses one of the main themes in a poem/song studied in class.__**


 * Instructions**:
 * 1) Choose one of the poems/songs studied in class and create a book cover and write a short blurb for this text.
 * 2) Your book cover must visually address the main themes in your chosen poem/song.
 * 3) You may want to find relevant images from newspapers/magazines, or you may want to draw your own images.
 * 4) Your blurb must be a brief description about your chosen poem/song and the context of the poem/song.
 * 5) Try and be creative and imaginative in your design!


 * Activity:**

On the right is a suggested layout for designing your book cover and blurb:

a. Layout b. Language c. Aesthetics (colour/pictures/balance) d. Showing an understanding of the key themes of the song/poem. e. Showing an understanding of the basic story of the song/poem.
 * Assessment:** //(out of 20)// You will be given between 0 and 4 marks for each of the following;


 * __Activity B10 - Create a storyboard or animation of one of the poems/songs studied in class__**

You are required to create a storyboard or an animation of one of the poems/songs studied in class. 1. Choose one of the poems/songs studied in class and decipher its meaning. 2. If the poem/song you have chosen is long break it up into stanzas. 3. If the poem/song you have chosen is short break it up into sentences. 4. If you are unsure of how to break your poem down ask your teacher for assistance. 5. For each stanza or sentence create an image or short animation which represents your interpretation of its meaning. 6. Once you have completed the task upload it to the class wiki.
 * Instructions:**

If you are looking for some ideas about how to put a storyboard together, take a look at these links and downloads
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 * Assessment:** //(out of 25)//;
 * 1) Effectively use imagery to represent the story/themes of the poem/song (out of 10)
 * 2) Use flair and originality (Out of 5)
 * 3) Interpret the meaning/themes of the poem/song (Out of 10)