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Year 9 History sample assessment - World War I: Anzac legend

Image source: Australian Field Ambulance officers sheltering in trench circa 1915, Photographer unknown by State Library of Queensland / CC BY 2.0

This sample assessment is based on previous versions of the Australian Curriculum.

World War I

Description

Students research Australia's involvement in World War I and the significance of the ANZAC legend, using relevant historical sources. They develop a persuasive text (e.g. essay) about the commemoration of World War I and debates about the nature and significance of the ANZAC legend, using research skills.

Students will:

  • frame a hypothesis about the significance of the ANZAC legend
  • use key questions to guide their research about World War I
  • locate, organise and evaluate historical sources to answer their key questions
  • analyse and synthesise evidence and information from a range of sources
  • develop a persuasive text (e.g. essay) of 600_800 words to support a hypothesis.

Written: Research

Contents:

  • Teacher guidelines (includes cover page)
  • Student booklet
  • Task-specific standards: Continua
  • Task-specific standards: Matrix
  • Assessment resource: Historical inquiry process
  • Assessment resource: Using graphic organisers
  • Assessment resource: Sample research questions for inquiry
  • Assessment resource: Evaluating historical sources
  • Assessment resource: Model of a persuasive essay

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