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4. Empathy Task - Australia in the Vietnam War era: letter to Grandfather
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Australia in the Vietnam War Era: Letter to Grandfather

Marking Guidelines

Descriptors	Grade
Presents a detailed explanation of the social and political developments and events related to Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War Demonstrates an extensive understanding of the different perspectives Australians had on the Vietnam War Supports ideas with highly relevant and accurate information Communicates ideas with a high degree of coherency and empathetic understanding, in letter text type	A
Presents an explanation of the social and political developments and events related to Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the different perspectives Australians had on the Vietnam War Supports ideas with relevant and accurate information Communicates ideas coherently and empathetically, in letter text type	B
Presents information on the social and political developments and events related to Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War Demonstrates a sound understanding of at least one perspective Australians had on the Vietnam War Supports ideas with mostly relevant and accurate information Communicates ideas with some coherence and empathetic understanding, in letter text type	C
Presents at least one piece of relevant information related to Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War Demonstrates a basic understanding of at least one perspective Australians had on the Vietnam War Demonstrates some ability to structure and sequence information in letter text type	D
Presents only general information on the Vietnam War Demonstrates limited understanding of at least one perspective Australians had on the Vietnam War Demonstrates a limited ability to structure and sequence information	E