1. Create an original piece of work that relates ideas or themes from the Book of the Year, This is my Song, to the CST principles. This may include particular ideas about events, characters or a community in the book, or particular themes (for example, discrimination, anti-Semitism, trauma, hope, reconciliation etc.) Examples of a creative work might be• a diary entry;• a letter (to one of the central characters or to a community or to a political party, and so on);• a short story;• a poem;• a piece of art;• a song (this is your song!)(up to 300 words or the equivalent of 1-2 pages long if it is a work of art)2. Then write a personal reflection on the work that you have created, in essay form, explaining the relationships between your created work, the ideas or themes you have chosen in relation to the Book of the Year, and at least 2 or 3 principles of Catholic Social Thought which are covered in the unit.(900 words).Students who do not have a copy of the novel may focus on one or more of these excerpts, which highlight key themes from the novel (available through the library): pp.30-33 pp. 34-37; pp. 38-39; pp.77-79;pp.99-101; pp118-121; pp XXXXXXXXXX).
Readings for this assessment:The book, “This is my Song”, is fundamental reading for this assessment; so too are the readings of the unit available to you via LEO. You may include wider or further reading if you wish. Please note that you are not required to read outside of the novel and reading lists in the unit in order to achieve a high distinction in this assessment task.General Instructions:• The reflection should clearly explain to readers what the relationship is between your created work, the novel and at least 2 or 3 principles of Catholic Social Thought.• Please see the marking rubric below• The idea is to express your thoughts clearly and concisely and make your reflection as clear, accurate (in terms of your understanding of the principles) and coherent as you can.• The reflection does require correct and full referencing.• References and in-text citations do not count in the word limit.
Due date:Weighting:Length and/or format: Learning outcomes assessed: How to submit:Return of assignment:January 28, 5pm 50%1200 words long. 1, 2The assessment must be uploaded to LEO via TurnitinAssignments will be returned via LEO when final grades arereleased.If you are unsure how to find your assignment results and feedback you can read how to do this on LEO under Assessment > How to find your results and feedbackAssessment criteria: A rubric outlining the criteria you will be marked on and the standard for each criterion required to achieve each gradefor Assignment 3 is attached below.