FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH

2017 YEAR 11
Task 1

Task Title: Belonging Portfolio

Distribution Term 1 Week 5
Date:
Unit/Module: Approaches to the Area of Study: Belonging

Weighting: Reading 15% / Writing 15%

Presentation/
Typed composition to be submitted in class - Term 1: Week 7, Day 2, Period 1, Tuesday 14th
Submission March, 2017
Instructions:

Due Date: Term 1: Week 7 Day 2, Period 1, Tuesday, 14th March 2017

Students demonstrate their ability to communicate their understanding of the concept of

Task Purpose:
Belonging through their analysis of one written text and one other text type.
Outcomes to P1 Recognises some of the relationships between context and meaning.
be Assessed: P2 A student recognises the ways in which changes in context require changes in form.
P3 Understands how the responder interacts with text and context to shape meaning.
P4 A student develops language relevant to the field of English.
P5 A student communicates ideas effectively using appropriate language forms, features and
structures.
P6 A student responds to and composes texts for a range of purposes and audiences, in various forms,
modes and media.
P7 interprets, texts using key language patterns and structural features
P8 Uses a range of appropriate processes and technologies to investigate, organize and clarify ideas.
P9 A student uses effective work practices.
P10 A student understands and uses various and appropriate strategies and styles of learning.
P11 A student reflects on and assesses own processes of responding and composing.
Task You are to choose two texts related to the concept of Belonging (not ones studied in any
Description: class). One of your chosen texts must be a written text (excluding poems), The other may be
a visual, film or audio text.

For each text you are to write a separate response addressing the question:

Explain how representations of individual experience/s within the text has provided you
with insight into the concept of belonging.

In each response you must:

discuss at least TWO ideas about belonging;
provide textual evidence to support your ideas about belonging;
identify 2-3 techniques/textual features utilized by the composer to convey the
identified ideas about belonging;
present a coherent line of argument / explanation.
Each response must be approximately 400 -500 words in length. Anything under the word
limit will severely impact upon your ability to address the requirements of the question.

Text One- Play (The Rainbows End)

Text Two- Short Story (The Pepper Tree)
 The representations of individual experiences within the two texts; Rainbows End written by Jane
Harrison and Pepper Tree written by Wendy Stack, provides the reader with insight into the concept
of belonging. Both texts share the idea that cultural differences and personal experiences can cause a
negative perception on society which inevitably results in the development of barriers between
different worlds. These barriers prevent marginalized groups and individuals from experiencing a
shared sense of belonging and equality with their surrounding society. The short story, Pepper Tree
demonstrates how the desire to belong can have a negative influence on an individual and how
relationships can affect an individuals sense of belonging.
Need a sentence about the ideas portrayed in rainbows end
Cultural differences and personal experiences can cause individuals to have a negative view of
society and knowingly choose to reject it. Through the use of exclusive language and assertive tone,
evident in Nan Dears dialogue shes not my queen!, emphasizes the rejection of the monarchy and
connotes to her distrust of white people derived from the endless grief the white Australians force
upon her and her family,
Dolly: if you loved the Murray river so much, why dont you still live there?
Nan Dear: [bitter, half to herself] they forced us to leave, they forced us to leave Cummeragunja.
Our home. Referring to white society, enforcing the lack of freedom aborigines had and the negative
impact her past experiences had on Nan. The repetition of they forced further emphasizes the
separation and inequality between the two cultures, creating that physical and metaphoric barrier of
belonging as the aboriginals were now forced to live in the flood plain humpies out of sight from
the white society. Cultural differences between societies cause a barrier that prevents an individual to
belong and prevents equality between two different cultures. This is evident in Rainbows End when
Dolly rejects Errols offer to go to the dance together. Dollys dialogue Your white. Im aboriginal.
Or havent you noticed? portrays that she is certainly aware of the social differences present between
aboriginals and white people. Her truncated sentences and rhetorical questions reveal the annoyance
she experiences as a result of having to spell out the reasons why she believes they cant be seen in
public together. Due to their cultural differences, Dolly believes that they will never be able to obtain
a proper relationship, creating a cultural barrier between the two due to societies views of aboriginal
people. This idea is further supported when Dolly mentions applying for a job. Nan Dear dismissively
responds with a girl from the flats? I dont even see the town aboriginals working in stores, her use
of negative tone implies that she doesnt think dolly will ever get a proper job in town because of
societies rejection of aboriginal people and where they live the flats. The flats are where the
aboriginal mission camp is, a rundown area where aborigines are forced to live in makeshift humpies
symbolizing the physical barrier to belonging aborigines endure whilst the white live in Shepparton.

Text One- Play (The Rainbows End)

Text Two- Short Story (The Pepper Tree)
 Cultural differences between societies lead to physical separation, creating barriers and provide
insight into the concept of belonging

The short story Pepper Tree, demonstrates how an obsessive desire to belong can have a negative
influence on an individual and how relationships can affect an individuals sense of belonging. The
persona in pepper tree has a destructive relationship with Tim (a married man who left her and
moved on). The idea that personal relationships can have a negative influence on a person is shown
through the dialogue of the persona, I have no future. I have Tim. I wait for Tim. These truncated
sentences and the repetition of I create an emphasis of her emotional dependence on Tim and that
he is the only source of positivity in her life. This reveals the sense of worthlessness and due to this
relationship she is unable to connect with the rest of society or create a life for herself therefore
demonstrating that an individuals ability to belong is dependent on the relationships with others. The
need to be accepted into society often causes an individual to review or change themselves, further
supporting the idea that the desire to belong can have negative influences on an individual. The
repetition of the word frightened, evident in the line I am frightened of being a fool, I am
frightened of showing my feelings, I am frightened of failing in his eyes, conveying that the persona
is not truly accepted by Tim and that is making her uncomfortable because of her fear that he will
leave her when he finds out that she is worthless. Resulting from the belief that she only can belong
to Tim, the persona creates a facade to appear self-controlled and disciplined, limiting her ability to
reach satisfaction therefore providing insight to belonging as a basic human need. These ideas are
juxtaposed in the very last line of the text, I am a gardener, I have a future, l have my self, revealing
how the personas self-esteem has developed suggesting progression of her life and perception of
belong providing the reader insight that belonging is a matter of perception.

Both texts, The Pepper Tree and Rainbows end, provide readers with insight on the concepts of
belong. Each text demonstrates that the desire to belong can have a negative influence on an
individual and that cultural qualities and experiences can either hinder or strengthen an individuals
ability to belong in a group or society.

Text One- Play (The Rainbows End)

Text Two- Short Story (The Pepper Tree)
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MARKING CRITERIA

NAME: JOHNATHAN NOUJAIM

Reading 15%

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the concept of Belonging.

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of a written text with skilful
analysis of the composers use of techniques. 13 - 15
Organises, develops and expresses ideas skilfully, using language
appropriate to audience, purpose, context and form.
Demonstrates a developed understanding of the concept of Belonging.
Demonstrates a developed understanding and analysis of the composers use
of techniques in a written text. 10 - 12
Organises, develops and expresses ideas effectively, using language
appropriate to audience, purpose, context and form.
Demonstrates a sound understanding of the concept of Belonging.
Demonstrates a sound understanding and analysis of the composers use of
techniques within a written text. 7-9
Organises, develops and expresses ideas adequately, using language
appropriate to audience, purpose, context and form.
Demonstrates a limited understanding of the concept of Belonging.
Demonstrates a limited understanding and analysis of the composers use of
techniques in a written text. 4-6
Attempts to organise and express ideas with limited appropriateness to
audience, purpose, context and form.
Demonstrates an elementary understanding of the concept of Belonging.
Describes aspects of the text with no analysis of techniques. 1-3
Attempts to organise a response in an elementary way.
Non serious attempt 0

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________
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Text One- Play (The Rainbows End)
Text Two- Short Story (The Pepper Tree)
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FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH

MARKING CRITERIA

NAME: JOHNATHAN NOUJAIM

Writing 15%

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the concept of Belonging.

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of a visual, film or audio text
with skilful analysis of the composers use of techniques. 13 - 15
Organises, develops and expresses ideas skilfully, using language
appropriate to audience, purpose, context and form.
Demonstrates a developed understanding of the concept of Belonging.
Demonstrates a developed understanding and analysis of the composers use
of techniques in a visual, film or audio text. 10 - 12
Organises, develops and expresses ideas effectively, using language
appropriate to audience, purpose, context and form.
Demonstrates a sound understanding of the concept of Belonging.
Demonstrates a sound understanding and analysis of the composers use of
techniques in a visual, film or audio text. 7-9
Organises, develops and expresses ideas adequately, using language
appropriate to audience, purpose, context and form.
Demonstrates a limited understanding of the concept of Belonging.
Demonstrates a limited understanding and analysis of the composers use of
techniques in a visual, film or audio text. 4-6
Attempts to organise and express ideas with limited appropriateness to
audience, purpose, context and form.
Demonstrates an elementary understanding of the concept of Belonging.
Describes aspects of the text with no analysis of techniques. 1-3
Attempts to organise a response in an elementary way.
Non serious attempt 0

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________
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Text One- Play (The Rainbows End)

Text Two- Short Story (The Pepper Tree)