InS with Mr Young; 2015-16

Unit 1 of InS 2015-16 was title Conflict Vs Development. 

Students were asked to create a series of fictional letters, based on the historical events of the Indonesian War of Independence; showing how the concepts of conflict and development are often two-sides of the same coin. They were also asked to evaluate the credibility of a website source of their choice.

One of the formative assessment activities involved students creating a Visual Thinking Strategy to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts.

The following is a random selection

By Farrel Akbar (9 Everest)

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UNIT 1 SUMMATIVE : HISTORICAL FICTION LETTER SERIES ABOUT INDONESIAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE.

The following work is by Shafira from 9 Andes which portrays love letters to and from Soekarno and his wife.

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Letter 1:

My beloved husband,

Mas Soekarno

20 January 1947

I might be not the only wife that you love most or maybe the only you loved, but all of your hard work for this country is breathtaking for me. Remember 1 June 1943? On that dau I am officially your wife and you are officially my husband. Your eyes and smile are my life inspiration. Your eyes are ablaze with the light of love. Your smile is full of affection.

I hope you’re fine in Bangka Island, don’t forget to take care of your health Mas. Guntur and me always pray for your safety, success, and health here. Not only our children and I, but the entire Indonesia is here to support you.

Guntur and me have missed you so much Mas. I went to a midwife yesterday, she said that I’ll give a birth for around the upcoming 3 days and the baby is a girl. I’m thinking the name for her. Maybe Megawati Soekarnoputri will be great. Megawati means shield, in hope that she can be a strong woman, even though she is a girl but it is important to be strong. I want her to be like you strong as a shield, passionate, and fight for something that is decent to be fight. Her last name is will be your name “Soekarno” and “putri”, means that she is your daughter.  

This sweet little creature has hitting my tummy for plenty of times, and every time she hit I’m always hoping that you’re here, next to me. I want you to know about her growing. I want our baby to know that she have a responsible daddy like you.

Mas, please take care of your self there. Reply my message if you have time, so I know that you’re okay there. Sorry to bother you I just want to tell you what’s happening here to keep us in touch and tell you that I care. Don’t forget to pray and eat Mas Soekarno. I Love You.

Your Love,

Fatmawati

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Letter 2:

My love,

Mas Soekarno

13 February 1953

Mas, how are you? I really hope that you’re fine. Take care of yourself. I’m really sorry if I bother you by sending this letter but I’m just worried about you. I miss you.

Our five children have no longer a little baby any more. They are all grown up. Thank you for being a responsible father and husband for the past 6 years. Thank You. Being a wife is not only taking care of the children, husband, house works, and other. But her main responsibility is to protect her household. I could not believe that you want to marry Hartini. Why Mas? Why?! Isn’t it enough to have our children and me?

I’m really sorry to tell you this, but I could not live in the Istana anymore, I will leave this Istana when all of my children are ready. I did not want to leave now please take care of our children, and tell them that I love each and every one of them very much. Remind our daughters and sons that I’ll never forget about them and never let them think that I hate them or I leave this Istana because of them. I’ll visit the Istana couple of time just to make sure that they are all right. I’m sorry that I could not give you any reason why I end up with this decision.

Don’t forget to reply my letter if you can. All of us love and miss you so much mas. Again, We miss you.

Your Darling,

Fatmawati

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Letter 3

My beloved husband,

Mas Soekarno

20 January 1956

Mas, how are you? I saw you in the TV this morning you look handsome and full of wisdom as always. I’m proud of you. Keep on fighting for this country, believe me the right will get the victory. It’s just the matter of time. Be patient, keep up the good work, you can do this Mas!

Wherever you are, don’t forget to take care of yourself. I’m planning to leave this Istana in the upcoming 3 months. This may be the last letter that I’ll send to you because I really want to spend my ninety days left with my beloved children. I’m sorry, I promise to visit them a couple of times. Remember to take care of them, and tell to our daughters and sons that I love them so much, they can visit me if they missed me. Please let them to visit me if they want to.

I’m always hoping that all of your hard work will paid by the victory of Indonesia. We miss you. We love you. Remember that if you need something we’re here for you, to support and help. You can sent a letter if you want to. You can do this Mas, I believe in you. I love you, thank you for everything.

Your wife,

Fatmawati

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Craap Test

Link: http://www.taraaa.com/9-istri-bung-karno/

Currency: the timeliness of the information [1-10]

• When was the information published or posted?

5 months ago

• Has the information been revised or updated?

No

• Is the information current or out-of date for your topic?

No, because their information is much the same with other links and more detail

• Are the links functional?

Yes, the author explain it really well. He/she using a simple word and explaining it in detail.

Score: 10

Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs [1-10]

• Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

Yes

• Who is the intended audience?

Teenagers to adult, because the author explaining it really simple so it’s easy to be understood

• Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?

Appropriate, I could not find any sentences that the author being bias Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?

Yes, and this website is the best over all

• Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?

Yes, very much

Score: 10

Authority: the source of the information [1-10]

• Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?

The did not write it

• Are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations given?

-

• What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations given?

-

• What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic?

-

• Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?

-

• Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?

examples: .com (commercial), .edu (educational), .gov (U.S. government),

.org (nonprofit organization), or .net (network)

http://www.taraaa.com/9-istri-bung-karno/ (.com it’s commercial)

Score: 1

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content [1-10]

• Where does the information come from?

The author did not write it, but all of the information are the same compare to other website

• Is the information supported by evidence?

No

• Has the information been reviewed or refereed?

No

• Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?

Yes, all of the website that I read has the same information but I choose this website because it’s much more easy to read

• Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion?

No

• Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?

No

Score: 5

Purpose: the reason the information exists [1-10]

• What is the purpose of the information? to inform? teach? sell? entertain? persuade?

To informs

• Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?

No

• Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda?

The information are the same between all website but all of them did not put any evidence

• Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?

Not really

• Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

No, the information is not bias

Score: 5

TOTAL [31]

By scoring each category on a scale from 1 to 10 (1 = worst, 10=best possible) you can give each site a grade on a 50 point scale for how high-quality it is!
45 - 50 = Excellent / 40 - 44 = Good / 35 - 39 = Average / 30 - 34 = Borderline Acceptable / Below 30 = Unacceptable