Notes

Skilful interpretation of the question and use of language features, form, and structure to craft an exposition

• Exposition is explanatory
• Take a side/ position/ opinions
• Argument -> Thesis
• Form
• Examples

Evaluates how the text sustains or challenges established cultural assumptions

• Cultural Assumptions
• Natural inclinations about how we view the world
• Controlling information and therefore fear
• The fear of the unknown or of the other cultures (xenophobia)
• Fear of death
• Fear of conflict
• Fear of the apocalypse
• Failure

Analyses the composer's choice of languages modes, forms and features and structures to shape meanings

Thesis/i

The fear of not being superior to the buggers propels the human race to unite to form one unified world.
The fear of failure propels Graff to force Ender into isolation to create a better leader to defeat the buggers.
The fear of the unknown and lack of power propels the human race to destroy the bugger race

Time line

Assessment Task Notes

Science Fiction
genre
conventions
technology
other worlds
...
Progress
Technological
species
live on other planets
human capabilities
societal progress
internet
Propelled
Pushing forward