G10 Language and Literature Unit 2 

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"​Purpose​ and ​structure​ are key components to effective ​communication​" 
 
 
Summative assessment task: 
Task: Research Paper 
● Your task is to write a formal research paper on the topic of your choice.  
● You will synthesize the research you have compiled to support your ideas and 
document that research using citations.  
● You will also include graphs or charts that you create, which supplement your 
research.  
● You will use the appropriate format (font, font size, spacing, indentation size) 
when submitting the final product. 
 
Think:  

Communication​ is the key concept for this unit. Why might I have selected it for this 
unit? (this might might be important when thinking of your audience) 

Communication might have been selected as the key concept for this unit since we 
have to communicate effectively to the audience. They should be able to 
understand what we are trying to talk about throughout the research paper. 
Therefore, we have to use a sense of language and communicate in a way that are 
appropriate for the audience.  
 

What does a formal research paper look like? 

A formal research paper consists of an introduction (thesis statement and attention 

grabber), multiple body paragraphs and a conclusion.  

Structure​ and ​purpose​ are the related concepts I have selected. Why might they be 
of particular importance for this style of writing? 

Structure and purpose might particularly important since we have to follow the 
structure of a research paper by following an introduction with strong thesis, 
multiple body paragraphs and a conclusion and the ideas should build on each 
other so that readers can better understand. Purpose are also important since we 

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 have to know the audience of the paper to communicate effectively.  

You have been given the opportunity to select your own Global Context for this. 
Which have you selected, justify why. 

For my global context, I have selected Identities and Relationships. This is because 
my topic fits the subheading, “people, boundaries, exchange and interaction” since 
people interact with the place, Iceland for my paper over boundaries and borders 
from their own country. By this, people exchange their cultures and traditions. My 
topic also fits the subheading, “natural and human landscape and resources” since 
Iceland is famous for their landscapes, such as glaciers and volcanoes and these 
often becomes tourist attractions. I will be looking at the change of tourism over 
time and how humans have impacted the nature.  

If you could choose just two ​ATL Skills​ to help you with your summative task, which 
would they be? Justify why.  
 
If I could choose just two ATL Skills, it would be communication, because as 
mentioned in the previous question, it is important to communicate effectively to the 
audience. They should be able to understand what we are trying to talk about 
throughout the research paper. Therefore, we have to use a sense of language and 
communicate in a way that are appropriate for the audience.  

I would also choose research, especially information literacy since we have to 
collect, record and verify data and analyze these data. We also have to collect 
information from the research and present the information using a research paper.  
 

Criterion B: Organising 
Level 1-2  Level 3-4  Level 5-6  Level 7-8 

Makes ​minimal​ use of  Makes ​adequate​ use of  Makes ​competent​ use of  Makes ​sophisticated​ use 
organizational structures,  organizational structures  organizational structures  of organizational 
though these may not  that serve the context and  that serve the context and  structures that serve the 
always serve the context  intention.  intention.  context and intention 
and intention.      effectively​. 
Organizes opinions and  Organizes opinions and   
  ideas with ​some degree of  ideas in a ​coherent and  Effectively​ organizes 
Organizes opinions and  coherence and logic​.  logical​ manner, with ideas  opinions and ideas in a 
ideas with a ​minimal    building on each other.  sustained​, ​coherent and 
degree of coherence and  Makes ​adequate​ use of    logical​ manner with ideas 
logic​.  referencing and  Makes ​competent​ use of  building on each other in a 
  formatting tools to create  referencing and  sophisticated​ way. 
Makes ​minimal​ use of  a presentation style  formatting tools to create   
referencing and  suitable to the context and  a presentation style  Makes ​excellent​ use of 
formatting tools to create  intention.  suitable to the context and  referencing and 
a presentation style that  intention.  formatting tools to create 
may ​not​ ​always​ ​be​ ​suitable  an ​effective​ presentation 
to the context and  style. 
intention. 

Task specific clarifications: 

Summative #1:​ You will follow the structure of a research paper by including a strong thesis 
statement, an introduction paragraph, multiple body paragraphs and a conclusion 
paragraph. You will effectively use transitions and follow appropriate formatting. You will 

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properly format the essay following APA guidelines for a Reference List and in-text citations.   

Student justifications:   Teacher Justifications: 

   
B1: 7 - made sophisticated use of  B1: 6 - you need to include concluding 
organizational structure. effectively followed  sentences for all of your body paragraphs 
the structure of research paper -  B2: 6 - overall, the ideas built upon each 
introduction, multiple body paragraphs and  other, but some information seems out of 
conclusion. My thesis have been clearly  place or needs additional transition or 
showing the purpose of the research paper.  information to be more coherent  
  B3: 7 - APA and other formatting guides were 
B2: 6/7 - effectively organized opinions and  followed  
ideas in a sustained, coherent, and logical   
manner. Ideas are building on each other.   
Even though 2nd and 3rd body paragraph,   
doesn’t seemed relating to the purpose of the 
paper, I connected back in the thesis. I have 
effectively used transitions to connect ideas.  
 
B3: 7 - excellent use of referencing and 
formatting tools. My formatting was 
completely appropriate to the research paper 
and followed Ms. Stefanie formatting. My 
reference using in-text citations were 
completely effective and the reference list was 
also formatted completely correct.  
 
Overall, I think I should get a 7 for this 
assessment for Criterion B.  
 
Criterion C: Producing Text 
Level 1-2  Level 3-4  Level 5-6  Level 7-8 

Produces texts that  Produces texts that  Produces texts that  Produces texts that 
demonstrate ​limited  demonstrate ​adequate  demonstrate ​considerable  demonstrate a ​high 
personal engagement with  personal engagement with  personal engagement with  degree​ of personal 
the creative process;  the creative process;  the creative process;  engagement with the 
demonstrates a ​limited  demonstrates ​some  demonstrates  creative process; 
degree of insight,  insight, imagination or  considerable​ insight,  demonstrates a high 
imagination or sensitivity  sensitivity and ​some  imagination or sensitivity  degree of insight, 
and ​minimal​ exploration of  exploration of critical  and ​substantial  imagination or sensitivity 
and critical reflection on  reflection on new  exploration of and critical  and ​perceptive 
new perspectives and  perspectives and ideas.  reflection on new  exploration of and critical 
ideas.    perspectives and ideas.  reflection on new 
  Makes ​some​ stylistic    perspectives and ideas. 
Makes ​minimal​ stylistic  choices in terms of  Makes ​thoughtful​ stylistic   
choices in terms of  linguistic, literary and  choices in terms of  Makes ​perceptive ​stylistic 
linguistic, literary and  visual devices,  linguistic, literary and  choices in terms of 
visual devices,  demonstrating ​adequate  visual devices,  linguistic, literary and 
demonstrating ​limited  awareness of impact on an  demonstrating ​good  visual devices, 
awareness of impact on an  audience.  awareness of impact on an  demonstrating ​good 
audience.    audience.  awareness of impact on an 
  Selects ​some​ relevant    audience. 
Selects ​few​ relevant details  details and examples to  Selects ​sufficient​ relevant   
and examples to support  develop ideas.  details and examples to  Selects ​extensive​ relevant 
ideas.  develop ideas.  details and examples to 
 

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 develop ideas with 
precision​. 

Task specific clarifications: ​Students will have explored their topic of choice and express their 
ideas critically, considering which details and examples will best prove their purpose, using 
stylistic syntax to convey those ideas, which intrigue the reader. 

Student justifications:​ I gave myself 6 for this  Teacher Justifications: 

criterion.   
  C1: 6 - you considered different perspectives 
C1: 6 - produced texts that demonstrate  of tourism in Iceland and used some counter 
considerable personal engagement with the  arguments  
creative process. When deciding topic, I have  C2: 6 - good awareness of audience, adding in 
decided topic that I am really interested in, I  some visual elements  
am especially the person who loves traveling  C3: 5 - most details were relevant and helped 
and I wanted to visit Iceland since long time  develop ideas; you need to use more specific 
ago, therefore I wanted to do a deeper  details/words to fully express your ideas  
research on this topic. Also, I have created a   
survey to better understand the audience of   
my paper.  
 
C2: 6 - made thoughtful stylistic choices of 
syntax to best convey the ideas to my readers. 
I have effectively used paraphrase and 
quotations when it is most needed and 
decided based on which will most express our 
ideas effectively to the audience. 
 
C3: 6 - selected sufficient relevant details and 
examples to develop ideas. I have thought 
about which details and examples will best 
express my ideas. My details and examples 
are relevant to the topic chosen and help my 
audience better understand my paper.  
 
Criterion D: Using Language 
Level 1-2  Level 3-4  Level 5-6  Level 7-8 

Uses a ​limited​ range of  Uses an ​adequate​ range  Uses a ​varied range​ of  Effectively​ uses a range of 
appropriate vocabulary  of appropriate vocabulary,  appropriate vocabulary,  appropriate vocabulary, 
and forms of expression.  sentence structures and  sentence structures and  sentence structures and 
  forms of expression.  forms of expression  forms of expression. 
Writes in an ​inappropriate    competently.   
register and style that ​do  Sometimes​ writes in a    Writes in a ​consistently 
register and style that  Writes ​competently​ in a  appropriate​ register and 
not​ serve the context and  style that serve the context 
intention.  serve the context and  register and style that 
and intention. 
  intention.  serve the context and   
Uses grammar, syntax and    intention.  Uses grammar, syntax and 
Uses grammar, syntax and    punctuation with a ​high 
punctuation with ​limited 
Uses grammar, syntax and  degree​ of accuracy; errors 
accuracy; errors ​often  punctuation with ​some 
are minor and 
hinder​ communication.  degree​ of accuracy; errors  punctuation with a 
communication is 
  sometimes hinder  considerable degree​ of  effective​. 
communication.  accuracy; errors ​do not   
  Spells/writes with a ​high 
degree​ of accuracy; errors 

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Spells/writes with ​limited  Spell/writes with ​some  hinder​ effective  are minor and 
accuracy; errors ​often  degree​ of accuracy; errors  communication.  communication is 
hinder​ communication.  sometimes hinder    effective​. 
  communication.  Spells/writes with 
considerable degree​ of 
accuracy; errors ​do not 
hinder​ effective 
communication. 

Task specific clarifications: 

Summative #1: ​You will use effective diction that clearly expresses your ideas. You will follow a 
formal essay style with few grammar, syntax, spelling, or punctuation errors.  

Student justifications:   Teacher Justifications: 

   
D1: 6 - used varied range of appropriate  D1: 6 - varied vocabulary used  
vocabulary, sentence structures and forms of  D2: 6 - overall, used 3rd person in a formal 
expression. I have used vocabulary that best  paper (a couple lapses of 2nd person)  
expresses my ideas and the vocabulary used  D3: 5 - some grammar errors that made your 
were correctly used. I have used stylistic  meaning unclear  
syntax, either paraphrase, quotation or my  D4: 7 - 2 spelling errors  
own idea which best expresses my idea.   
   
D2: 6 - register and style was completely   
appropriate. It was in a formal style research   
paper. No slang words or first/second person 
pronoun included in the paper.  
 
D3: 6 - used grammar and punctuation with a 
considerable degree of accuracy. Have made 
few grammar and punctuation mistakes, but it 
did not hinder any of the communication. My 
grammar and punctuation were mostly used 
correctly and appropriately. 
 
D4: 7 - no spelling mistakes.  
 
Overall, I think I should get a 6 for this 
criterion.