Adapted From 'Caring For Snakes' Assignment

Task Description, criteria and rubric as for Assignment 2 in Extended Unit Outline (EUO)

The task will involve both analysis and interpretation of two further excerpts from the two texts you worked on in Ass 2 titled Caring for Snakes and Venomous Snakes. The excerpts you must analyse for your supplementary task have similar grammatical patterns to excerpts we have already analyzed for you in the table below. Also refer to feedback you were provided with on Ass 2.

• Part A. Complete the analysis of the text excerpt shown below and in Table 1, following the sample annotations and comments we have used to complete earlier sections.
• Part B: Write a response essay of 1000 words which interprets and compares the grammatical patterns of the two texts which have been analyzed in Table 1. Apply relevant aspects of genre (purpose, STAGES and phases) and register (field and mode continua) to interpret the texts

References and resources to support your interpretation

1. Building your knowledge about grammar and context: set readings for weeks 4-8 (e.g. Derewianka, 2021, Ch 2)
2. Humphrey & Vale (2021) Investigating Model Texts for Learning
   1. Chapter 2 examples of genres, stages and phases.
   2. Chapters 4-6 examples for synthesising and interpreting patterns.
3. Hayes & Parkin (2021) Chapter 2 the register continuum focus on field and mode
4. Practice for interpretation and comparison: LEO materials including completed worksheets Wks 5-10

Criteria (see rubric in your EUO)

In your reference list, please only reference texts and articles cited within your essay. Please refer to the library guide for using APA7 with accuracy: https://libguides.acu.edu.au/referencing/apa7

Text 1 (excerpt)

ANALYSIS TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT FOR ASS 2a (clause boundaries //)

KEEPING YOU AND YOUR SNAKE HEALTHY

Good hygiene, care and handling will help prevent illness in your pets. Along with proper diet, temperature, and humidity, follow these steps to maintain your pets health:

• spot clean the enclosure daily //and remove droppings.
• wash your hands with an anti-bacterial soap// after you handle your snake.
• All bowls, dishes, and bottles should be cleaned daily.

Part 2: Response essay

Use this page to write a 1000 word response essay that compares the two texts in answer to the following question:

What do these language patterns tell us about the two texts in terms of:

• The Whole text (macrogenre purpose and structure; individual genres)
• Language to express and develop ideas
• Language to interact with others
• Language to structure and organize the text

(Please also refer to the rubric and additional instructions on assignment 2B from the unit outline and Assessment tile to assist you)

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