Course Title: Read and write straightforward descriptive and narrative texts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: LANG5815
Course Title: Read and write straightforward descriptive and narrative texts
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3311 - Certificate III in EAL (Access)
Course Contact : Baia Tsakouridou / Bloss Robertson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254488
Course Contact Email:baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au / bloss.robertson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Angela Borrelli 94.3.16 email: angela.borrelli@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers reading and writing skills and knowledge required by adult learners with language background other than English. The focus of this unit is on reading and writing straightforward digital and/or print descriptive and narrative texts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21469 Read and write straightforward descriptive and narrative texts |
Element: |
1 Read a straightforward descriptive text |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the topic of the straightforward descriptive text |
Element: |
2 Write a straightforward descriptive text |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Plan and draft a written description |
Element: |
3 Read a range of straightforward narrative texts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Scan straightforward narrative and identify the context and topic |
Element: |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Plan and draft a narrative text |
Learning Outcomes
Students will develop English reading and writing skills in a range of formal and informal situations. Areas such as culture, social interaction and vocational or study-related fields will be explored.
The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Reading 2+ and Writing 2+
and
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading and Writing at Level 3
http://www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of Certificate III in EAL (Access) which is an integrated program. This means that you will study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of Face to Face teaching and Directed Study. Your program will have a minimum of 8 hours Directed Study per week. You are not required to attend to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed in this unit. This is a very important part of your program and we ask that you do 4-5 hours on your non attendance day and at least 1 hour each evening to cover all the units in the program. An outline of your Directed Study is published each week in the Weekly Program Delivery Plan.
This unit covers in part the reading and writing macro skills addressed in the whole certificate.
READING You are encouraged to read a wide range of texts relevant to the study context. You will read, analyse and review complex texts for research purposes
- read personal and imaginative texts
- read and write straightforward informational and instructional texts
- analyse news articles in newspapers and television.
WRITING
In a variety of writing activities, you will improve your sentence structure and learn how to use different writing styles. This will include descriptive and narrative texts and short reports. You will:
- do a film review
- descriptive text
- write an informative/narrative text
- write reflective text
Teaching Schedule
This program is of 18 weeks duration. Week one is induction week.
Program Dates: 10 - 14 February: Induction Week
17 February - 20 June, 2014
Public Holiday
Labour Day 10 March,2014
Good Friday 18 April, 2014
ANZAC Day 25 April, 2014
Mid Semester Break
18 April - 25 April, 2014
This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program. This unit is clustererd with VU21481 Research Events in Australian History post 1770. The assessment tasks will also cover other units within the course.
Teaching Schedule
Cert III in EAL (Access) Semester 1 2013.
Week | VU21469 Read and Write straightforward descriptive and narrative texts |
1 | Diagnostic Reading and Wrting Test , Sentence structure:simple and compound sentence structure, Subject, verb Object |
2 | Paragraph Structure:topic sentences . Verb tenses-siimple present and agreements |
3 | Language development:adjectives, adverbs, vocabulary extension-synonyms and antonyms, Conventions of descriptive text |
4 | Assessment Task: Write a Descriptive Text |
5 | Reading comprehension skills: narrative text, Scan texts to locate information,reported speech |
6 | Reading skills: , Scan texts to locate information.Conventions of a narrative text |
7 | Assessment Task: Write a reflective Narrative Text |
8 | Read a descriptive text and locate information |
9 | Cohesive devices |
10 | Mid Semester Indivudual Progress Interviews |
11 | Scan text to locate specific details |
12 | Assessment Task:Write a Descriptive Text and give an Oral Presentation |
13 | Analyse structure and feautres of discourse features of texts |
14 | Analysing texts and proofreading texts skills |
15 | Assessment Task :Write a Historical Narrative Text |
16 | writing skills,vocabulary extension Mid |
17 | Revision of language skills |
18 | Results Released |
**The teaching schedule maybe subject to change. Students will be advised via Blackboard and in class should changes occur.
Teaching Schedule: This course will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the program delivery plans which are updated each week.
Your program is made up of:
• Orientation
• Learning activities
• Mid semester review
• Exit review
All students will be inducted. The induction includes
• Program Guide & Student Diary
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Explore RMIT ( an orientation to the university and its services)
• Orientation to RMIT Libraries (library tour & on line catalogue introduction)
• RMIT Online Systems Information Session
Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this course, but it is recommended that you bring English-English dictionary (We ask that you do not use a translation dictionary)
- Thesaurus
- Display folder with plastic sleeves
- Highlighter pens
- Notebook or loose leaf paper
- Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Carlton Library very cheaply)
- USB (Memory stick)
Overview of Assessment
This course is part of a full-time integrated program. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent.
Students will be assessed orally and through a portfolio of comprehension exercises, essays, notetaking and research.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment policy summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures see http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment will take place throughout the course. Your work is assessed on a competent (CA)/not yet competent (NYC) basis – it is not graded. You will be given written feedback on all assessment tasks. There will be individual and group projects completed both in and out of class.
Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your skills. You will be given assistance in redrafting and editing written assessment tasks because developing your ability to identify and correct your own mistakes is an important part of the learning process. It is important that you read the specific elements each assessment task addresses on the cover sheet for each task. At the time of setting assessments you will be given clear guidelines about which course, elements and performance criteria you will need to meet in order to successfully complete the task. Submission dates & deadlines will also be clearly explained.
Assessment tasks:
Summative Assessments
Assessment Task 3 : Write a descriptive text:- Week 4
This is a task which focuses on reading descriptive texts and developing skills of descriptive writing skills. Read and write a descriptive text following conventions and discourse features of descriptive writing.
Assessment Task 6 Write a narrative text:- Week 7
This task focuses on reading narrative texts, analysing conventions of descriptive writing skills. Read and Write a Narrative text about early Australian Explorers
Assessment Task : 12 Write a descriptive text based on Cultural Traditions. Week 12
This task focuses on developing descriptive writing skills and sequencing information coherently and logically.
Assessment task 14 Write an Australian History narrative report. Week 15
This task focuses on reading texts and locating information and then using the information to write a the narrative writing text
Formative assessments: ongoing observations, summaries and review of student work
Please note:
Assessments tasks will include other courses (Units of competency) from the program.
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the deadline. If an extension is required you must ask your teacher for one before the due date.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
Each assessment cover sheet clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. The sum of assessment tasks will cover all units and their elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program. You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or student co-ordinator. An assessment matrix will be available on myRMIT.
Course Overview: Access Course Overview