Student Task 2
Term 4, Week 3: week beginning 2 November, 2009

Task 2

The composers of the texts included in this rap convey ideas about belonging or not belonging through a variety of language modes, forms, features and structures.

In the light of the concept of belonging, read and evaluate at least one of the texts set for the rap. You will get more out of the rap if you work on a few of the texts.

• Note examples from the narrative that relate to notions of belonging.
• Select three or more examples and outline the techniques used by the composer to convey a sense of belonging, or not belonging, commenting on how effective these are.
• Write a summary of your examples and techniques, evaluating their effectiveness in conveying ideas about belonging.

Compose and post a response of approximately 200 words in one or more paragraphs.

The Planning and program activities will help you with this response.

Post your response to the rap blog once you have proofed the final message. You or your class group might like to respond to the introductions from other rappers via the rap blog.

Focus question: optional (This requires an extended response and could be completed as a follow up activity after engaging with Tasks 2, 3 and 4).

Referring to your prescribed text and at least one of the texts presented in the rap, respond to the following question:

One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anybody. ~ Mother Theresa
How has study of your prescribed text and your chosen text(s) expanded your understanding of the significance of belonging?

*In your response, consider the ways in which composers convince us of the significance of belonging.

To help your students respond to the rap, click on the following links