Assessment Task 2: The Mediterranean World

Ancient Egypt
Class and Stage: Year 7, Stage 4. Classroom R.G.20 10-11am.

Due Date: Term 2 Week 3, Thursday.

Weighting: %30

Type of Task Undertaken: This assessment will be an oral task. A 2 minute speech that
highlights a depth of knowledge on the case study of this unit.

Class Context: This class has been developing a complete picture of the ancient society of
Egypt. This study has ranged from various source areas such as religion, funerary customs, as
well as, the everyday life and social structure of the people of Ancient Egypt. All of this
background knowledge has been focused in the last few weeks on a case study on Hatshepsut,
the female pharaoh. Many aspects of her significant impacts on Egyptian society stem from
the background knowledge acquired during the beginning of this course. Paired with the
knowledge of primary source analysis, this task will synthesise these ideas to demonstrate the
extent of Hatshepsuts significance to our study of ancient Egypt using a primary source of
your choosing.

Description of Task:

You are to prepare a 2-3 minute speech

Working individually, research and find a primary source. Describe how this
source shows the impact of Hatshepsut on the Egyptian Society.
The task will focus on how you describe the source and its link to Hatshepsut as
well as your oral presentation skills.
Look at the tips and tricks section if you need help or ask me directly!

This Assessment will determine:

Historical Concepts:
Cause and Effect
Perspectives
Significance
Contestability

Historical Skills:
Comprehension: chronology, terms and concepts
Analysis and use of sources
Perspectives and Interpretations
Research
Explanation and Communication (Oral in particular)
Outcomes Formally Assessed:

HT4-3: Describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the
context of past societies.

HT4-6: Uses evidence from sources to support historical narratives and explanations

HT4-10: Selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate
about the past.

Tips and Tricks:

Finding sources is not a daunting task, remember primary sources are any source that
directly shows evidence of the time period or argument.
Images also count as primary sources, if you use it of a statue, hieroglyph painting or
inscriptions as long as it connects to Hatshepsut and you can describe what it shows.
Dont forget we have covered her impacts in class, this task is not to find new content
but to describe a source and how it relates to Hatshepsut.
We will be spending a class on this together but make sure that by that point you
already have a source and have started looking at it.
Look at your advanced organiser for the topics we have covered they should help
guide your description as well.

PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH!

USE PALM CARDS AS A GUIDE, DONT READ FROM THEM!

These two tips are the difference between a good presentation and a poor one. This
task has as much to do with how you present it as what is in it.

ABOVE ALL DONT PANIC!!!

 Marking Criteria for this Assessment
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Criteria for Oral Presentation Assessment Task 2 Mark
Clearly demonstrates and assesses the significance of the individual in the case study to the society in Outstanding
question. A
Extensively utilises source analysis skills on primary source text to convey the significance of the 9 - 10
historical figure and the study of this individual in history
Displays a well-constructed and rehearsed oral presentation which draws emphasis on the inquiry
concept. Makes frequent eye contact and a commanding presence during the speech.
Responses to the majority of the impact of the individual and their significance to the case study of the High
society. B
Highlights an understanding of source analysis and its application to the historical figure and historical 7-8
argument
Presents a strong, moderately rehearsed oral presentation. Makes regular eye contact and moderately
engaging with audience.
Makes reference to the importance of the historic individual in question to the society Sound
Presents some analysis of the primary source and applies it to the study of the historic individual C
Presents a slightly rehearse oral presentation. Makes frequent use of notes or palm cards. Minimal 5 6
engagement or eye contact.
Describes the historic individual making little to no reference to the significance to their social aspect. Basic
Minimal reference to source or source analysis. Simply describes the source. D
Use of palm cards. Simple reading of notes with little to no eye contact or engagement with class 3-4

Minimal description of historical figures significance Limited

Limited analysis of primary source to the individuals accomplishments E
Reading of notes. No eye contact or engagement 1-2

Non Attempt 0

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