Assessment

Year 8 English
Hunt for the Wilderpeople Text Study

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Name: _____________

Task: Hunt for the Wilderpeople Text Response Essay

Due Date: 10/06/2022
Word Limit: 600-800 words (approx.)

INSTRUCTIONS: Write an introduction, three paragraphs and a conclusion using the TEEEEL format in
response to ONE of the prompts below. PLAN and DRAFT your essay carefully using the planning tools
given to you by your teacher.

The format of your essay will follow the structure:

▪ Introduction
▪ Paragraph 1
▪ Paragraph 2
▪ Paragraph 3
▪ Conclusion
Proofread your responses carefully using the ‘Essay Checklist’.

Note: Your responses must be written in your own words . If you submit plagiarised (copied) work you will
receive a 0% for this assessment task and you will be required to resubmit.

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ESSAY PROMPTS: Choose ONE of the following prompts.

1. Hunt for the Wilderpeople shows that change always results in positive outcomes. Discuss.
1. The characters in Hunt for the Wilderpeople are often judged unfairly. Discuss.
 2. Hunt for the Wilderpeople shows that you can only find belonging with those that you are
related to by blood. Discuss.

You are required to:

STAGE 1 >> Plan
o Break down the essay topic of your choice
o Come up with three main ideas to form your body paragraphs
o Find at least 2 pieces of evidence (per paragraph) to support your ideas

STAGE 2 >> Draft

o Write your draft
o Check your work for mistakes
o Work through the editing checklist (on last page of this doc)
o Swap with a partner and check their work
o Show your teacher a copy of your work

STAGE 3 >> Finalise your piece

o Submit your polished piece (in this document) via your Google Classroom

PLAN
ESSAY PROMPTS:
1. Hunt for the Wilderpeople shows that change is always welcomed. Discuss.
2. The characters in Hunt for the Wilderpeople are often judged unfairly. Discuss.
3. Hunt for the Wilderpeople shows that you can only find belonging with those that you are
related to by blood. Discuss.

Step 1: Choose ONE of the essay prompts outlined above. Delete the others.

Step 2: Read the prompt 3 times.

Step 3: Look up any words you don’t understand.

Step 4: HIGHLIGHT key words.

Step 5: Write down 3 synonyms for each key word.

Word #1: Word #2: Word #3 (optional):

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Step 6: UNDERLINE words that modify the question e.g., more than, always, only, none.

Step 7: Brainstorm text examples.

Which characters/events come to mind when you think of this prompt? Why?

Step 8: Group your examples under 3 different IDEAS. Think about what your examples have in
common. These IDEAS will be the basis of your paragraphs.

Example:
Idea #1: Some characters find belonging with those that they ARE related to. E.g. Kahu and her dad.
Idea #2: Some characters find belonging with people they are NOT related to. E.g. Bella, Hec, Ricky.
Idea #3: Some characters find belonging in themselves and their environment. E.g. Psycho Sam and
Bella.

Your ideas:
Idea #1:
Idea #2:
Idea #3:

Step 9: Form a contention. The contention is the main thing that you are arguing (your point of view
on the topic).

Example:
While Hunt for the Wilderpeople shows the connection that can exist in those related by blood,
Waititi suggests that people can find belonging with people they are not related to.
 Your contention:

DRAFT
Topic: (Paste the topic here)

Instructions: Use the information in the left hand column to draft your introduction, body paragraphs
and conclusions. At this stage your focus should be on getting ideas down. You can adjust your
wording during the editing process.

Introduction

Introduce the film and topic by Waititi’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople explores ___________
using some of the key words (or
synonyms) from the prompt. This
should be a ‘big picture’
statement about what the text
shows us.

Outline the IDEAS you will address.

Keep this brief. You can mention
some general evidence, however,
you shouldn't explain it. You will
expand on this in your body
paragraphs.

Add a last sentence that makes

your overall contention (point of
view) on the topic clear.

Body Paragraph 1

TOPIC SENTENCE Waititi __(insert verb)__ that ____________

Write a topic sentence that
clearly outlines the key IDEA you
are going to explore in this
paragraph.

Your topic sentences must-

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￮ Mention the director (Waititi)

￮ Have a verb (explores, highlights,

challenges, demonstrates, depicts,
conveys)
￮ Be about an IDEA!

￮ Address the prompt

￮ NOT mention characters, events,

moments from the text.
￮ NOT just repeat/ reword the
question

EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE #1 This can be seen when ______________

Introduce your first piece of
evidence.

Remember to ‘ICE’ your quotes.

I- Introduce the quote by stating who says it
and when.
C- Cite your quote by placing quotation marks
around it.
E- Explain how the quote links to your main
idea (topic sentence).
Your explanation should be written in the next
box (EXPLANATION #).

EXPLANATION #1 This demonstrates _______________

Explain how the evidence or
example is linked to your topic
sentence and the essay prompt.

EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE #2 Another moment that shows _____________

Introduce your first piece of
evidence.

Remember to ‘ICE’ your quotes.

I- Introduce the quote by stating who says it
and when.
C- Cite your quote by placing quotation marks
around it.
E- Explain how the quote links to your main
idea (topic sentence).
Your explanation should be written in the next
box (EXPLANATION #).

EXPLANATION #2 This highlights ___________________

Explain how the evidence or
example is linked to your topic
sentence and the essay prompt.

LINKING SENTENCE It is clear, therefore, that ___________

Link your writing back to the idea
 you touched on in the topic
sentence and make a concluding
statement.

Body Paragraph 2
TOPIC SENTENCE Waititi __(insert verb)__ that ____________
Write a topic sentence that clearly outlines the key IDEA
you are going to explore in this paragraph.

EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE #1 This can be seen when ______________

Introduce your first piece of evidence.

Remember to ‘ICE’ your quotes.

EXPLANATION #1 This demonstrates _______________

Explain how the evidence or example is linked to your
topic sentence and the essay prompt.

EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE #2 Another moment that shows _____________

Introduce your first piece of evidence.

Remember to ‘ICE’ your quotes.

EXPLANATION #2 This highlights ___________________

Explain how the evidence or example is linked to your
topic sentence and the essay prompt.

LINKING SENTENCE It is clear, therefore, that ___________

Link your writing back to the idea you touched on in the
topic sentence and make a concluding statement.

Body Paragraph 3
TOPIC SENTENCE Waititi __(insert verb)__ that ____________
Write a topic sentence that clearly outlines the key IDEA
you are going to explore in this paragraph.

EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE #1 This can be seen when ______________

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Introduce your first piece of evidence.

Remember to ‘ICE’ your quotes.

EXPLANATION #1 This demonstrates _______________

Explain how the evidence or example is linked to your
topic sentence and the essay prompt.

EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE #2 Another moment that shows _____________

Introduce your first piece of evidence.

Remember to ‘ICE’ your quotes.

EXPLANATION #2 This highlights ___________________

Explain how the evidence or example is linked to your
topic sentence and the essay prompt.

LINKING SENTENCE It is clear, therefore, that ___________

Link your writing back to the idea you touched on in the
topic sentence and make a concluding statement.

Conclusion

Reinforce your overall contention Ultimately, the film suggests that ___________________
once again.

Make a strong statement about the While Hunt for the Wilderpeople shows ________________, Waititi
text as a whole which has also suggests that _____________________.
developed from the discussion.

Add any additional learnings about

your overall contention.

FINAL ESSAY
Name:
Type your final essay here…

Editing Checklist

Extended Response Criteria Yes/No

My topic sentences meet ALL of the following requirements:

￮ Mention the director (Waititi)
￮ Have a verb (explores, highlights, challenges, demonstrates, depicts, conveys) 1.
￮ Be about an IDEA! 2.
￮ Address the prompt 3.
￮ NOT mention characters, events, moments from the text.
￮ NOT just repeat/ reword the question
1.
My ‘Evidence/Example #1’ is clear, supports my point of view and has correct punctuation. 2.
3.
1.
My ‘Explanation #1’ explains my evidence well and supports my point of view. 2.
3.
1.
My ‘Evidence/Example #2’ is clear, supports my point of view and has correct punctuation. 2.
3.
1.
My ‘Explanation #2’ explains my evidence well and supports my point of view. 2.
3.
1.
My ‘Linking Sentence’ contains a concluding statement that links to my contention. 2.
3.
1.
My writing makes sense and flows well.
2.
I have read my work out aloud to check for mistakes.
3.
1.
I have checked my writing for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors.
2.
I have not used any contractions such as couldn’t, wouldn’t and can’t.
3.
My essay is written in third person, which means I have not written ‘I’ or ‘you’ in my responses.
The font I have used is either Times New Roman, Helvetica, Arial or Calibri AND my font size is either
12 or 14
I have written in either past or present tense consistently throughout each of my responses.
I have tried to use interesting and varied words to convey my ideas.
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I have used text connectives throughout my writing.

 Teacher use only STUDENT NAME: ________________________________________ DATE: ___________
Excellent Good Satisfactory Requires Development
Ideas, I covered all the aspects of the topic in a I covered most of the aspects of the topic. I I covered some of the aspects of the topic. I I did not answer the topic well. I
knowledge and convincing manner. I demonstrated an excellent demonstrated a very good knowledge of the key demonstrated a reasonable knowledge of the demonstrated a poor knowledge of the key
understanding knowledge of the key elements in ‘HFTWP’ that elements in ‘HFTWP’ that best supported my arguments/ key elements in ‘HFTWP’ that best supported elements in ‘HFTWP’ that best supported my
- Knowledge & best supported my arguments/ discussion. discussion. my arguments/ discussion. arguments/ discussion.
understanding of the text,
and the ideas and issues it
explores.
Introduction & ▪ My topic sentence clearly answers the essay question. ▪ My topic sentence clearly answers the essay question. ▪ My paragraph does not have a clear topic
Conclusion ▪ My topic sentence tells the reader how I am ▪ My topic sentence tells the reader how I am answering the ▪ My topic sentence answers the essay question. or linking sentence or does not answer the
- Development of a coherent answering the question. question. ▪ My topic sentence tells the reader how I am essay question.
analysis in response to the ▪ My topic sentence contains the necessary background ▪ My topic sentence contains opening sentences that give some answering the question. ▪ The ideas in my topic sentence and linking
topic. information required to help the reader understand background information about the novel and the subject. ▪ My linking sentence contains a summary of my sentence do not connect to my evidence and
the arguments in the essay. main points. The ideas in my topic and linking explanation sections well.
▪ My linking sentence contains a concise summary of my main sentences connect to my evidence and
▪ My linking sentence contains a concise summary of points. explanation sections well.
my main point. ▪ My linking sentence attempts to contain an ‘intensified
▪ My linking sentence leaves the reader with a strong insight’.
sense of greater insight into the themes contained in ▪ The ideas in my topic and linking sentence clearly connect to
the novel. my evidence and explanation well.

Body ▪ My paragraphs contain an insightful topic sentence. ▪ My paragraphs contain a clear topic sentence. ▪ My paragraphs contain a topic sentence. ▪ My paragraphs do not contain a topic
Paragraphs ▪ My paragraphs link back to the essay topic superbly. ▪ My paragraphs clearly link back to the essay topic. ▪ My paragraphs link back to the essay topic. sentence.
- Use of textual evidence to ▪ I used quotes and examples from the film in an ▪ I used quotes and examples from the film very well. ▪ I used quotes and examples from the film.. ▪ My paragraphs do not link back to the essay
support the interpretation. excellent manner to support my contentions. topic.
▪ My writing is clear and understandable. ▪ My writing is at times hard to follow and my ideas
▪ My writing makes complete sense. are confusing at some points. ▪ I had very few or no examples from the film to
▪ I have used the TEEL technique in the body of my essay. support arguments/discussion.
▪ I used the TEEL technique extremely well in the body ▪ I made a good attempt to use the TEEL technique
of my essay. in the body of my essay. ▪ The reader will not be able to understand my
writing.
▪ My writing is hard to follow.
▪ I made a poor attempt to use the TEEL
technique in the body of my essay.
Written Expression ▪ My sentences flow together beautifully. Excellent use ▪ Most of the sentences flow together very well. Good use of ▪ My paragraph does not flow in places. Some ideas ▪ My paragraph does not flow. My ideas are
- Control & effectiveness of of connectives. connectives. are unconnected. Some connectives used. unconnected. No connectives used.
language use, as appropriate ▪ I edited my writing and it has less than 4 spelling, ▪ I edited my writing and it contains very few spelling, grammar, ▪ I edited my writing however it contains a lot of ▪ I still have many spelling, grammar and
to the task. grammar and punctuation errors. and punctuation errors. spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. punctuation errors in my writing.
▪ My writing is clear and easy to understand. ▪ Consistent use of tense. ▪ Some swapping of tenses. ▪ I swapped between tenses.
▪ Consistent use of tense. ▪ Some interesting vocabulary. ▪ Reasonable use of vocabulary. ▪ Limited vocabulary.
▪ Outstanding vocabulary.
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