Assessment Schedule: Assessment Activity 1.1a
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Achievement Standard: 91924
AS 1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence
Achievement
Criteria
Demonstrate understanding
of how context shapes verbal
language use
Demonstrate convincing
understanding of how context
shapes verbal language use
Demonstrate perceptive
understanding of how context shapes
verbal language use
Teacher
judgements
Student has demonstrated an
understanding of how verbal
language has been used in
context, which will include:
Student has demonstrated a
convincing understanding of how
verbal language has been used in
context, which will include:
Student has demonstrated a
perceptive understanding of how
verbal language has been used in
context, which will include:

describing the
context- topic and
author’s purpose

providing examples
of verbal language
use – identifies- and
uses samples

For example
(description of
possible student
response to this
activity)
describing the
function of the
examples of
language which may
include statements
about the way the
language matches
what would be
expected in the
event or formal
occasion (the
context).
Student has demonstrated an
understanding of how verbal
language has been used in the
context of a formal occasion
or event, or interview.
Student has described the
context, for example:
The context I am using is an
interview with a travel agent
who is promoting travel to

explaining clearly the link
between language use
and how it relates to the
chosen event or formal
occasion (the context).

Explains author’s purpose

Explains how the
techniques support the
reader’s understanding
of the purpose and
intended mood and
attitudes


drawing conclusions about
the interaction of context
and language – how the
event is understood through
language and how the
author’s language is
appropriate

providing specific examples
to support their conclusions.

Explains how techniques
work together across the
piece to reinforce the
author’s purpose and
reader’s understanding of
the event
Student has demonstrated a
convincing understanding of how
verbal language has been used in
the context of a formal event,
interview, or occasion.
Student has demonstrated a
perceptive understanding of how
verbal language has been used in the
context of a formal event, interview,
or occasion.
Student has explained how
specific examples of verbal
language use are influenced by
the context. This may include:
Student has drawn conclusions about
the interaction of context and verbal
language, providing specific examples
to support their conclusions. This may
include:
overseas destinations at a
promotional travel event. The
audience for this interview is
people who are looking to do
something they haven’t done
before.
Student has provided
examples of verbal language
use, for example:
One use of verbal language I
have noticed is the use of
hyperboles.
For example, “you’re in for a
magical holiday”, “these are
unforgettable sights”, and
“this is hands down one of the
world’s most stunning
destinations”.
Student has described the
function of the language, for
example:
These hyperbolic phrases are
chosen by the travel agent to
encourage the audience to
buy a trip and treat
themselves.

The use of hyperboles is a good
way of engaging the audience as
it creates a sense of adventure,
which draws the audience in, as
something that they wish to
experience, and not miss out on.
This is what you would expect
from an interview like this, as they
are used for advertising tourist
attractions.

a focus on the specific
examples, rather than
generic statements. For
example:
One use of verbal language I have
noticed is the use of hyperboles.
For example, “you’re in for a
magical holiday”, “these are
unforgettable sights”, and “this is
hands down one of the world’s
most stunning destinations”.

This may also include making
statements about the way the
language matches what would
be expected within the text
type.
elaboration of
statements about the
way the language
matches what would be
expected of that context
or text-type. For
example:
clearly explaining the link
between the language
use and how it relates to
the context or text-type,
for example:
These hyperbolic phrases are
chosen by the travel agent to
encourage readers to buy a trip
and treat themselves. These
hyperbolic phrases also are about
memories, treating yourself,
luxury travel, and magical
experiences are used, as these
make customers feel special and
more likely to purchase a trip.

making thoughtful
statements about the
function played by specific,
well-selected examples of
verbal language use. For
example:
The way language is used in this
interview can be separated into two
different groups. The first is the
language of discovery and expedition.
For example, ‘discover hidden gems
around the world’, ‘explore’,
‘meander’, ‘wonderlust’, ‘explore
further’. The second is hyperbolic
language, such as ‘totally unspoiled’,
‘exceptional Australia’, and ‘a truly
unforgettable experience’. These
hyperbolic phrases have been used by
the travel agent are chosen by the
author to encourage the audience to
buy a trip and treat themselves. These
hyperbolic phrases also are about
memories, treating yourself, luxury
travel, and magical experiences are
used, as these make customers feel
special and more likely to purchase a
trip.

drawing conclusions about
the reasons for the instances
of language use they have
identified. For example:
By directing the audience to purchase
and partake in travel through
hyperbolic language and the
language of discovery, the travel
agent takes on a role of authority or
of having important knowledge that
they are sharing help the audience
realise their dreams of bespoke travel,
where the audience can do anything
they put their mind to.

commenting on the ways in
which the language use is
atypical or typical of what
would be expected and the
effect(s) of this, for example:
If the audience feels connected to the
the experience described, they will be
more likely to identify with it and then
buy the travel experiences packages
associated with it.
Overall level of achievement will be based on a holistic examination of the evidence provided against the criteria in the
Achievement Standard.