Year 8 Catholic Studies
A8 The Teachings of Jesus Assessment Task 1 2016
Notification Date Term 1 Week beginning Monday 14th March
Due Date Term 1 Week 10- Tuesday 5th April 8.20am-8.40am under the LG shelter shed
Time Allocated 2 lessons in class to work on your Assessment
Total Marks /20
Weighting 25%
Outcomes Assessed (Extension outcomes in green)
• Identify and explain how Jesus taught others through his words and actions
• Explain the meaning behind Jesus’ teachings and evaluate their counter cultural message.
• Explain and analyse how Jesus’ teachings can provide a guide for living the Christian life
Task Description
• You have been asked to contribute to a blog called ‘Living the key teachings of Jesus in the contemporary world’. The blog is viewed by Christian people (this is your audience).
• You are to respond to three sections (a,b and c) of the blog following the instructions below.
• The blog will reflect your understanding of The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12) and the meaning behind one of his parables for people today.
• A blog template has been created and emailed to you and is also located on the student intranet for you to make a copy of and type your answers in the spaces provided.
• Write your response using language appropriate to your audience and purpose.
Adjusted Task Core Task Extension Task
In your blog comments you need to:
a) Identify ONE Beatitude and outline the following for the Beatitude you have chosen:
-Who was the audience?
-What was Jesus’ message to the audience?
b) Select ONE parable from the list below:
-Mustard seed: Matthew 13:31-32 -The Good Samaritan-Luke 10: 25-37 -The Lost Coin- Luke 15: 8-10.
-Identify the key message in the parable?
c) Outline two ways people can live out Jesus’ teachings today. You might refer to the parable to help you do this.
Word limit 300-400 words In your blog comments you are to:
a) Describe ONE Beatitude and complete the following:
-Who was the audience?
-Explain what Jesus’ message was and what he wanted them to receive from the message.
b) Select ONE parable from the list below:
-Mustard seed: Matthew 13:31-32 -The Good Samaritan-Luke 10: 25-37 -The Lost Coin- Luke 15: 8-10.
-Describe the key message in the parable.
c) Explain various ways people today can live out Jesus’ teachings. You must make reference to either your Beatitude or parable to support your ideas.
Word limit 300-400 words In your blog comments you are to:
a) Select ONE Beatitude and evaluate how Jesus was counter cultural in his message to his audience.
b) Select ONE parable from the list below:
-Mustard seed: Matthew 13:31-32 -The Good Samaritan-Luke 10: 25-37 -The Lost Coin- Luke 15: 8-10.
-Explain the key message in the parable.
c) Analyse how people living in the 21st century can be counter cultural in their daily living. Make reference to either your Beatitude or parable.
Word limit 300-400 words
Submission Requirements
• Your response must be between 300-400 (in total) typed in 12 point font and a hard copy must be printed and handed in as well as a copy saved in your own personal RE drive.
• A submission cover sheet is to be stapled to the front of the task. (No plastic sleeves)
• This task must be submitted between 8:20-8:40am, Tuesday 5th April. All tasks handed in after this time will be considered late.
• NB: Serious penalties apply to work that is found to be plagiarised. Please refer to the assessment policy.
Assessment Criteria and Feedback
Year 8 Catholic Studies
A8 The Teachings of Jesus Assessment Task 1 2016
A student will:
Mark Criteria
Ext 1 Superior • Demonstrates superior knowledge of The Beatitudes and parables of
Jesus with application to everyday living and counter cultural elements.
Ext 2
Accomplis hed • Demonstrates accomplished knowledge of The Beatitudes and parables of Jesus with application to everyday living and counter cultural elements.
Ext 3 Proficient • Demonstrates proficient knowledge of The Beatitudes and parables of
Jesus with application to everyday living and counter cultural elements.
17 - 20 ? Demonstrates an accurate and comprehensive understanding of The Beatitudes and parables of Jesus.
? Writes a comprehensive blog that effectively targets Christian People.
? Comprehensively relates the key ideas of The Beatitudes and/or parables to their own life and the contemporary world around them.
13 - 16 ? Demonstrates an accurate and thorough understanding of The Beatitudes and parables of Jesus.
? Writes a thorough blog that targets Christian People.
? Thoroughly relates the key ideas of The Beatitudes and/or parables to their own life and the contemporary world around them.
12 - 9 ? Demonstrates a sound understanding of The Beatitudes and parables of Jesus.
? Writes a sound blog that targets Christian People.
? Soundly relates the key ideas of The Beatitudes and/or parables to their own life and the contemporary world around them.
8– 5 ? Demonstrates a basic understanding of The Beatitudes and parables of Jesus.
? Writes a basic blog for Christian People.
? Attempts to relate the key ideas of The Beatitudes and/or parables to their own life and the world around them.
4 – 1 ? Demonstrates a limited understanding of The Beatitudes and parables of Jesus.
? Writes a limited blog that may or may not target the audience.
? Makes general statements about The Beatitudes and/or parables to their own life and the world around them.
Marker Feedback
Mark-/20
Teacher Signature: ......................................................................................................
Assessment Task Submission Page
A8 The Teachings of Jesus Assessment Task 1 2016
Notification Date Term 1 Week beginning Monday 14th March
Due Date Term 1 Week 10- Tuesday 5th April 8.20am-8.40am under the LG shelter shed
Time Allocated 2 lessons in class to work on your Assessment
Total Marks 20
Student Name
Teacher’s Name
Task Completed
(circle) ADJUSTED CORE EXTENSION
Submission Requirements Checklist
Prior to submission of this task, I have checked that:
• I have clearly indicated above whether I have completed the Adjusted, Core or Extension task
• I have addressed all aspects of the task and attached my work to my submission sheet
• I have made a copy of my work and saved it in my own personal RE folder
• I have filled in my name and my teacher’s name above and signed the Submission sheet below
Assessment Policy and Student Authorship Statement
• I am aware of the penalties incurred for the breach of Assessment Policy as outlined in the College Diary.
• I certify that the work submitted in this task is my own work, and where appropriate, I have referenced any sources used (print, electronic etc) demonstrated in the College Diary. I understand that any submitted work found to be plagiarised will incur a penalty, as outlined in the College Diary.
• I have a draft copy and/or backup copy of the submitted work and/or a comprehensive project journal which validates the process in completing this task.
Student Signature: .................................................... Date: ..................................