CYCLE TEST
PLANNING DOCUMENT
GRADE 9
CREATIVE ARTS
TERM 1
2022
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Cycle Test Term 1
Cycle Tests are an opportunity to show your teachers what you have learnt, and to
apply your knowledge. I would encourage you to use this time to apply your
knowledge and benefit from all of your hard work this term. Please note that the
Cycle Tests cover modules 1-8 and you will be able to access Module 9 (the Cycle
Test) once you have completed all of them (including 8).
To make sure that we are all prepared, here is a planner to assist you.
General Tips:
1. Planning
- Write a list of each course, and how many hours you need to study for each
module being covered.
- By using an online calendar on your computer, or using a paper based
calendar, you can start to pencil in the time that you are going to focus on
each course so that you have enough time to prepare.
- By planning ahead, you know what your week (or day) looks like. When you
start your morning, you will know exactly what you need to complete
before you can relax. By the time you have completed your to-do-list, you
can find peace knowing that you are on track. If you start your day and
focus on what first comes to mind, you may find yourself feeling extremely
anxious about Cycle Tests because things have piled up.
2. Routine:
- Decide what time you want to wake up, to eat, be seated at your desk, and
what time you want your day to end.
- At each of these times, set an alarm to help you keep track of time.
- Choose something fun to do at the end of the day once you have
completed your to-do-list, that you can look forward to and work towards.
3. Coping with stress:
- Often when we see the amount of work that needs to be done, we can start
to feel overwhelmed. By breaking down your list into daily tasks, it can
allow you to focus on the present moment.
- When you are feeling tired, anxious, distracted or overwhelmed: get up, go
for a quick walk around your house/garden and get a cold glass of water. By
leaving your room, and getting your blood flowing - you allow yourself to
have a mental break.
- Once you start getting into your work, and ticking off your list, you will start
to feel this stress minimise.
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Cycle Test Details
CYCLE TEST IN MODULE 9
Breakdown of paper
●Time 1 hour
●50 marks
●Two sections (Drama and Visual Art) each worth 25 marks. Simple definitions,
explanation of concepts, application of knowledge. This also includes the
analysis of images and artworks and reflection on the Creative Arts process
and experience.
Content of paper: Modules 1-8
Drama:
Vocal and physical warm up activities
Drama terms and definitions
Technical elements of Drama (e.g. costumes, lighting, make-up, props, scenery,
sound)
Parts of the story arc - structure of narrative in plays
Ritual, ceremony and cultural practices - what these are and why we do them
Vocal and physical characterisation - how to create a character
Time devices such as flashbacks, jumps in time
How to show setting and location in performance
Context in performance: setting and circumstance
Storytelling structure and why we tell stories
Note: Learners may be asked to reflect on their practical performances
Visual Art:
Elements of art
Principles of design
Visual analysis (learners will be asked to analyse an artwork using the elements of
art and principles of design)
The role of the artist in society (module 5)
PROPOSED PREPARATION AND ADVICE FROM YOUR TEACHER
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●Ensure that you read through all the notes and work through the assignments.
●Make notes/mind maps as you prepare for your test.
●Practice by going through your R&R test exercise (Module 4.5) so that you can
get used to the types of questions you might find in your test.
●Read the questions carefully, looking for keywords such as, identify, organise,
explain, describe, discuss, compare (note the similarities and differences
between two things), analyse, evaluate, reflect on. Know what these mean
and what is expected in your response.
●Pay attention to mark allocation and answer fully for questions worth more
marks.
●Read through the questions at least twice; this will help your mind to process
the questions which will give you an advantage when writing the answers.
●Unless otherwise instructed, answer in full sentences.
●Write in black or blue pen only
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