History of Literature: Extended Writing Task For this unit you must compose a portfolio of the following pieces of work: Section 1 “ 250 words per page x 10 pages = 2500 words 1. Research and compose a narrative text of around 2500 words which draws on ONE of the following: The work of an author briefly examined in this unit The context and literary values of a specific literary movement The conventions of a specific literary genre Section 2 “ 250 words per page x 4 pages = 1000 words 2. A proposal of NO MORE than 1000 words in which you a. explain the focus of your work b. list the texts which you believe will be helpful to you in researching this c. give a schedule of the times by which your piece must be researched, written, and edited. Section 3 “ 250 words per page x 8 pages = 1500 words 3. A reflection statement of around 1500 words in which you explain what you have learned from the task, what you found difficult and what you found interesting, and how you will continue reading and considering the themes ofinterest in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) course. You might like to look at such concepts and motifs as: 1850-177os The Enlightenment: Divine power in physical forces Transformation and practical science The rational society The scientist as hero 1780-1830 Romanticism: The Sublime The heroic artist Nature and Industry 1880-1901 The Rise ofthe novel: Social realism The Gothic Sentimentalism Caricature in narrative 1890-1945 Modernism: The flaneur Technology and futurism Optimism Criteria for Assessment A student will demonstrate the ability to Compose an original text which fluently integrates meaning, form and values in a coherent manner Communicate insights into concepts explored using language appropriate to purpose and audience Manipulate language, technical devices and conventions ofthe form and genre in a skilful, integrated way Engage the audience’s interest through the treatment ofthe subject matter and the presence ofa strong personal voice Refiect with insight on the process of composition and evaluate the integration of meaning, structure, form and style. Writer : “ I would like you to do the 1780-1830 Romanticism period. Thanks 1780-1830 Romanticism: The Sublime The heroic artist Nature and Industry