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JTCHS Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017 ©John Therry Catholic High School, Demetrius Road, Rosemeadow
JOHN THERRY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT CALENDAR 2017
YEAR 8
NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
CLASS: ……………………………………
School Office Hours
The school office is open for enrolment, fees and general business from 8.00 am until 4.00 pm.
Street Address: Demetrius Road, Rosemeadow 2560
Postal Address: P O Box 540, Campbelltown NSW 2560
Phone: 02 46458100
Fax: 02 46458111
Email: info@dow.catholic.edu.au
JTCHS Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017 ©John Therry Catholic High School, Demetrius Road, Rosemeadow
Contents
Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
HSIE
PDHPE
Visual Arts
TAS (Mandatory Technology)
The 2017 Assessment Calendar details all common tasks/end of semester examinations that
students will attempt on specified dates.
Students must ensure that they are present on the day of the common task/examination.
In addition, the learning and teaching strategies in each course/subject will provide students
with a range of formative assessment experiences which will inform the final grade.
Therefore, students must participate with sustained effort and due diligence in all aspects of
the course.
JTCHS Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017 ©John Therry Catholic High School, Demetrius Road, Rosemeadow
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Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017
Semester 1
Term Content Area Outcomes Assessment Experiences Common Task
Description Week / Date
Term 1
Disciples, Martyrs and witnesses to
faith.
RO1, RO2, RO3, RO4
Religious Literacy Part B, Research tasks,
Comparative extended responses on
Teachings of Jesus and relevance to today’s
society, Character profiles, Visual
representations, Vocabulary activities.
Portfolio Matrix task
Term 1, Week 7
The Teachings of Jesus
RO1, RO2, RO3, RO4
Term 2
The Teachings of Jesus
RO1, RO2, RO3, RO4
Oral Task- Hard copy of speech
due: Term 2, Week 3
Striving for goodness
RO1, RO2, RO3, RO4
Semester 2
Term 3
Striving for goodness
RO1-RO6
Religious Literacy part A, Group debate, Writing tasks, art/graphic representation, Journal
writing, , comprehension tasks, Discussions of key and current issues, Finding and analysing key areas of current day experiences of being
“Alive in Christ” in a source base collection task, in class tests.
Extended response Task
Term 3 Week 7
Alive in Christ RO1-RO6
Term 4
Alive in Christ RO1- RO6 End of Semester
2 exam
Term 4, Week 5 Sacraments of initiation
RO1-RO6
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John Therry Catholic High School ENGLISH
Year 8 Assessment Calendar, 2017
Semester 1
Term
Content Area
Outcomes Assessment Experiences Common Task
description
Week/Date
Term 1
Module 1: Texts in
Everyday Use
(Weeks -1-6)
EN4-1A, EN4-2A, EN4-3B,
EN4-4B, EN4-5C, EN4-7D
*Brainstorm - texts in everyday use
*DRABC Poster
*Types of Persuasive Texts
*Analysis - ‘Stop Smoking’ poster
*Creating a persuasive poster
*Day Tripper Activity
Persuasive Writing
Task
Weeks 7 & 8
Module 2:
Poetry – Say it in Verse
(Weeks 7-11)
EN4-1A, EN4-2A, EN4-4B,
EN4-5C, EN4-7D
*Poetry Pretest – techniques
*Mind Map – What is poetry?
*Types of Poetry
*Visual representation of 19th century Poem
*Writing own sonnet
Term 2
Module 3
A Taste of Shakespeare:
The Merchant of Venice
(Weeks 1-10)
EN4-1A, EN4-2A, EN4-3B,
EN4-4B, EN4-5C, EN4-7D,
EN4-8D, EN4-9E
*Elements of Drama - Class Discussion
*Keynote - Life and times of Shakespeare
*Researching Shakespeare's Venice Booklet Qs
*Shylock's Speech - Scene : Explain
*Shylock's Revenge – Booklet
*Did Shylock receive a fair trial? Debate
*Key themes - analysis in groups
*Design a costume key character (explain)
Term 3
Module 4
Comparative Study of
Text (Film/Fiction)
(Weeks 1-10)
EN4-1A, EN4-2A, EN4-3B,
EN4-4B, EN4-5C, EN4-6C,
EN4-7D, EN4-8D
*Mind Map - Elements of a novel
*Research AuthorOngoing comprehension questions
*Character profile
*Journal entry - character perspective
*Spelling activities on novel
*Mind Map - Elements of a film
*Analysis of key scenes - film techniques
*film/Ongoing Comprehension Qs
*Read film reviews/answer Qs
*Comparing film/fiction: Short answer Qs
*Comparative essay
Reading & Writing
Task
Term 3, Week 7
Term 4
Module 5
Writing Creatively
(Weeks 1-6)
EN4-1A, EN4-2A, EN4-3B,
EN4-4B, EN4-5C.
*Mind map – Structure of a narrative
*Comprehension Booklet Qs
*7 Steps to Creative Writing PPT
*Speed Writing
*Building setting - booklet Qs
*Building character - booklet Qs
*Observing situations/analysing photos
Module 6
Visual Literacy
(Weeks 7-10)
EN4-1A, EN4-2A, EN4-3B,
EN4-4B, EN4-5C, EN4-6C,
EN4-7D, EN4-8D
*Mind Map - Picture books
*Favourite illustrator research
*Read and analyse picture book (booklet questions)
*Discuss central issues
*Designing own picture book (booklet)
Semester 2
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John Therry Catholic High School Mathematics
Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017
Semester 1
Term
Content Area
Outcomes Assessment Experiences Common Task description Week/Date
Term 1
Rates & Ratios Algebraic Techniques Data Collection and Analysis
MA4-1WM MA4-2WM MA4-3WM MA4-7NA MA4-8NA MA4-19SP MA4-20SP
Practical Investigation Pre and Post quizzes Written Oral Kahoot Quizzes Explanation Class & group discussions Topic-based group activities
Statistical Investigation Term 1, Week 11
Term 2 Circles, Length & Area Volume Percentages
MA4-1WM MA4-2WM MA4-3WM MA4-12MG MA4-13MG MA4-14MG MA4-5NA
Practical Investigation Pre and Post quizzes Written Oral Kahoot Quiz Explanation Class & group discussions Topic-based group activities
End of Semester 1 Exam Term 2, Week 4
Semester 2
Term 3 Time Indices Equations Financial Mathematics
MA4-1WM MA4-2WM MA4-3WM MA4-15MG MA4-6NA MA4-9NA MA4-10NA
Practical Investigation Pre and Post quizzes Written Oral Kahoot Quiz Explanation Class & group discussions Topic-based group activities
Summative assignment/quiz
Term 3, Week 8
Term 4 Right-angled Triangles Linear Relations Properties of Geometrical Figures Probability
MA4-1WM MA4-2WM MA4-3WM MA4-16MG MA4-17MG MA4-11NA MA4-21SP
Practical Investigation Pre and Post quizzes Written Oral Kahoot Quiz Explanation Class & group discussions Topic-based group activities
End of Semester 2 Exam Term 4, Week 5
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John Therry Catholic High School Science
Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017 Semester 1
Term
Content Area
Outcomes Assessment Experiences Common Task description Week/Date
Term 1
Topic 1: Master
Chef
SC4-10PW SC4-16CW SC4-17CW SC4-5WS SC4-6WS SC4-7WS
Practical/Group and Individual work Secondary Sources Research questions First Hand Investigation/Analysis of data/trends/
relationships Written/ Extended Response Explanation through representation/Extensive
diagram/ Questioning/ICT Research Task
Topic test
Week9
Term 2
Topic 2: Energy
Topic 3: Off the Planet
SC4-10PW SC4-11PW SC4-5WS SC4-6WS SC4-7WS SC4-17CW SC4-12ES SC4-13ES SC4-10PW SC4-4WS SC4-5WS SC4-8WS
Practical/Group and Individual work Secondary Sources Research questions First Hand Investigation/Analysis of data/trends/
relationships Written/ Extended Response Explanation through representation/Extensive
diagram/ Questioning/ICT Research Task
Student Research
Project submission
Term 2, Week 5
Semester 2
Term 3 Topic 4: Saving
our Planet
SC4-14LW/15LW SC4-16CW/17CW SC4-10PW/11PW SC4-12ES/13ES SC4-4WS, 6WS, 7WS, 9WS
Practical/Group and Individual work Secondary Sources Research questions First Hand Investigation/Analysis of data/trends/
relationships Written/ Extended Response Explanation through representation/Extensive
diagram/ Questioning/ICT Research Task
Research Task Term3, Week 9
Term 4 Topic 5: Corpus
Humanus
SC4-14LW SC4-15LW SC4-17CW SC4-5WS SC4-6WS SC4-7WS SC4-9WS
Practical/Group and Individual work Secondary Sources Research questions First Hand Investigation/Analysis of data/trends/
relationships Written/ Extended Response Explanation through representation/Extensive
diagram/ Questioning/ICT Research Task
End of Semester 2
Exam Term 4, Week 5
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John Therry Catholic High School HSIE
Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017
Semester 1 - Geography
Term Content Area Outcomes Assessment Experiences Common Task Description
Week / Date
Term 1 Global Change 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5,
4.7, 4.9, 4.10 Ongoing formative
assessment experiences which may include: Presentation Task,
Newspaper article, Speech, Empathy Task, Research
Task, Written Tasks, Geography Skills
Term 2
Global Change (continued)
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 4.10
End of Semester 1 Exam Term 2, Week 4 Global Issues
and the Role of Citizenship
4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10
Semester 2 - History
Term 3
Depth Study 4 - Vikings
HT4-3, HT4-5, HT4-7, HT4-8, HT4-9,
HT4-10 Ongoing formative
assessment experiences which may include:,
Timeline, Source Analysis, Classification of Sources,
Presentation Task, Empathy Task, Historical
Investigation, Research Tasks, Written Tasks
Depth Study 5 – Japan under the
Shoguns
HT4-2, HT4-4, HT4-6, HT 4-7, HT4-9,
HT4-10
Term 4
Depth Study 5 – Japan under the
Shoguns (continued)
HT4-2, HT4-4, HT4-6, HT 4-7, HT4-9,
HT4-10 End of Semester 2 Exam
Term 4, Week 5 Depth Study 6 – The Black Death
HT4-2, HT4-3, HT4-4, HT4-6, HT4-7,
HT4-10
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John Therry Catholic High School PDHPE
Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017
Semester 1
Term
Content Area
Outcomes Assessment Experiences Common Task description
Topics
Term 1
Health Matters 4.2, 4.6, 4.8 Discussion, group work, report writing, research
Fitness Testing 4.9, 4.10 Participation, values involvement, high level of ability
Track and Field 4.4, 4.5 Participation, running, jumping and throwing results
Term 2 Supporting Myself and
Others
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.6 Discussion, group work, report writing, research
Folk dance 4.4, 4.5 Cooperation and support of others, demonstrates and refines movement
Net/Basket Games
4.4 Skills, cooperation and support, positive interaction
End of Semester 1 Exam
Term 2, Week 4
Semester 2
Term 3 Take Care – Planning for
Safety
4.6, 4.7, 4.8 Discussion, group work, report writing, research
Strike, Catch and Throw
4.4, 4.9, 4.10 Participation, refines movement skills, skills and abilities
Invasion Games 4.4, 4.10 Confidence and competence, cooperation and support of others,
demonstrates and refines movement
Term 4 Reducing Risk on the Road
4.6, 4.7 Discussion, group work, report writing, research
Aquatics 4.7, 4.10 Participation, skills End of Semester 2 Exam
Term 4, Week 5
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John Therry Catholic High School MUSIC
Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017
Semester 1
Term
Content Area
Outcomes/ Assessment Experiences
Assessment Experiences Common Task Description/Week
Term 1
Topic 1: Latin American
Music
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Performing as a means of self-expression, interpreting musical symbols and
developing solo techniques Literacy: Brochure
Guitar Performance Term 1, Week 8
Term 1 Topic 2: African Music
4.4, 4.5, 4.6 Composing as a means of organizing musical ideas into simple compositions
Term 2 Topic 2; Rock ‘n’ Pop
4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10
Listening as a means of extending aural awareness and communicating ideas
about music in social, cultural and historical contexts Literacy: Interview
Listening Exam Term 2, Week 4
Semester 2
Term 3
Topic 1: Latin American
Music
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Performing as a means of self-expression, interpreting musical symbols and
developing solo techniques Literacy: Brochure
Guitar Performance Term 1, Week 8
Term 3 Topic 2: African Music
4.4, 4.5, 4.6 Composing as a means of organizing musical ideas into simple compositions
Term 4 Topic 2; Rock ‘n’ Pop
4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10
Listening as a means of extending aural awareness and communicating ideas
about music in social, cultural and historical contexts Literacy: Interview
Listening Exam Term 4, Week 5
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John Therry Catholic High School Visual Arts
Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017
Semester 1
Term
Content Area
Outcomes Assessment Experiences Common Task description Week/Date
Semester 2
Term 1
Topic 1: Portraits and Controversy
4.1-4.9
*Mind Mapping, Brainstorm,
*Practical observation of class
*Mixed media drawing
*Critical description
*Visual Arts Process diary entries
*Multiple choice
*Literacy activity- Biography
Self Portrait Drawing Term 1, Week 9
Term 2 Topic 2; Creepy Critters
4.1-4.10
*Mind Mapping, Brainstorm,
*Practical observation of class
*Three dimensional form
*Critical description
*Visual Arts Process diary entries
*Perspective Drawing
*Multiple choice
*Literacy activity- Brochure/Flyer
End of Semester 1 Exam Term 2, Week 4
Term 3 Topic 1: Portraits and Controversy
4.1-4.9
*Mind Mapping, Brainstorm,
*Practical observation of class
*Mixed media drawing
*Critical description
*Visual Arts Process diary entries
*Multiple choice
*Literacy activity- Biography
Self Portrait Drawing Term 3, Week 9
Term 4 Topic 2; Creepy Critters
4.1-4.10
Mind Mapping, Brainstorm,
*Practical observation of class
*Three dimensional form
*Critical description
*Visual Arts Process diary entries
*Perspective Drawing
*Multiple choice
*Literacy activity- Brochure/Flyer
End of Semester 2 Exam Term 4, Week 5
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John Therry Catholic High School MANDATORY TECHNOLOGY 200HRS
Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017
Semester 1
Semester 2
The Assessment Calendar 2017 comprises common tasks (as listed).
In addition, there are ongoing formative assessment experiences that will also inform a final grade for this
course. Students complete Mandatory Technology as a rotating course until the end of year 8.
Term
Content Area
Outcomes Assessment Experiences Common Task description
Week/Date
Term 1
Skills Development Unit,
Rotation Two*: Digital
Media Design/Textiles/
Food Technology/
Woodwork/ Promotion
and Packaging
4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.2.1,
4.2.2, 4.3.1,
4.3.2, 4.5.1,
4.5.2, 4.6.1,
4.6.2
Written tasks, researching,
sketching, practical experiments,
written analysis, storyboarding,
fabric decorating and sewing
skills, safety tests, concrete tasks,
digital skills, practical timber
applications and cooking skills
Stop motion animation OR
cushion OR nutrition OR
wooden toy OR band manager
task PLUS digital folio
Term 1, Week 9
Term 2 Skills Development Unit,
Rotation Three*: Digital
Media Design/Textiles/
Food Technology/
Woodwork/ Promotion
and Packaging
4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.2.1,
4.2.2, 4.3.1,
4.3.2, 4.5.1,
4.5.2, 4.6.1,
4.6.2
Written tasks, researching,
sketching, practical experiments,
written analysis, storyboarding,
fabric decorating and sewing
skills, safety tests, concrete tasks,
digital skills, practical timber
applications and cooking skills
Digital Folio
Term 2, Week 6
Term 3 Skills Development Unit,
Rotation Four*: Digital
Media Design/Textiles/
Food Technology/
Woodwork/ Promotion
and Packaging
4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.2.1,
4.2.2, 4.3.1,
4.3.2, 4.5.1,
4.5.2, 4.6.1,
4.6.2
Written tasks, researching,
sketching, practical experiments,
written analysis, storyboarding,
fabric decorating and sewing
skills, safety tests, concrete tasks,
digital skills, practical timber
applications and cooking skills
Stop motion animation OR
cushion OR nutrition OR
wooden toy OR band manager
task PLUS digital folio
Term 3, Week 9
Term 4 Skills Development Unit,
Rotation Five*: Digital
Media Design/Textiles/
Food Technology/
Woodwork/ Promotion
and Packaging
4.1.1,
4.1.2, 4.1.3,
4.2.1, 4.2.2,
4.3.1, 4.3.2,
4.5.1, 4.5.2,
4.6.1, 4.6.2
Written tasks, researching,
sketching, practical experiments,
written analysis, storyboarding,
fabric decorating and sewing
skills, safety tests, concrete tasks,
digital skills, practical timber
applications and cooking skills
Digital Folio
Term 4, Week 6
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John Therry Catholic High School Japanese
Year 8 Assessment Calendar 2017
Semester 1
Term
Content Area
Outcomes Assessment Experiences Common Task description Week/Date
Term 1
Unit 1: Introduction to Japan (5 weeks) 4.UL.1, 4.UL.2,
4.UL.3, 4.UL.4, 4.MLC.1, 4.MLC.2, 4.MBC.1, 4.MBC.2
Ongoing assessment experiences which may
include: Listening task, writing tasks,
speaking tasks, comprehension activities, Kahoot, quizzes, comics, posters, maths activities,
research and reporting, in language game play,
mindmaps, bookwork, class discussion, role play,
cultural craft activities,
Unit 2: All about me (5 weeks)
Term 2 Unit 3: Family (5 weeks)
Unit 4: Where do you come from? (5 weeks)
End of Semester 1 Exam Term 2, week 4
Semester 2
Term 3 Unit 5: Food & Restaurants (5 weeks)
4.UL.1, 4.UL.2, 4.UL.3, 4.UL.4,
4.MLC.1, 4.MLC.2, 4.MBC.1, 4.MBC.2
Ongoing assessment experiences which may
include: Listening task, writing tasks,
speaking tasks, comprehension activities, Kahoot, quizzes, comics, posters, maths activities,
research and reporting, in language game play,
mindmaps, bookwork, class discussion, role play,
cultural craft activities,
Unit 6: Keeping in touch (5 weeks)
Term 4 Unit 7: School Life (5 weeks)
Unit 8: Celebrations! (5 weeks)
End of Semester 2 Exam
Term 4,week 5
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