Social and Community Studies – Legally, it could be you! – Inquiry Booklet and exemplar

‘I can’ statements which break down the criteria into simple terms for students to understand (also assists teachers to mark the assessment with ease)

An inquiry booklet which students complete in the early phase of the unit. They then use what they find to write their speech. This booklet includes key terms to be defined, a place to reflect on and record what they know about the reasons for laws and other important information which they will need for their speech. It also a space to record their analysis of the stimulus provided to them (a legal case which forms the basis of the evidence for their speech). It also includes a graphic organiser for collecting information about the relevant laws which are applicable in this case and scaffolding for what should be included in the speech and PowerPoint presentation. A reflection to be completed at the end of the assessment including a SWOT analysis evaluating their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

An exemplar A standard inquiry booklet which can be used to assist with the marking process / to model key sections to the students.