Writing a Rationale

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to write a rationale for your creative work?

• It helps you reflect on your choices and demonstrate understanding.

• It makes your work look longer.

• It is required for every type of assignment.

• It replaces the need for a creative response.

Multiple Select

Which of the following questions should you consider when explaining your rationale for a creative piece?

• What was I trying to do?

• How did I do it?

• Why did I choose those techniques?

• Who graded my work?

Open Ended

Summarize the difference between a weak and a better statement of intention, as shown in the examples.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key creative choices you should explain according to Step 2?

• Form & Structure

• Voice & Tone

• Language & Techniques

• Plot Twists

Open Ended

Discuss how audience and influences can shape your creative response, using examples from the slide.

Multiple Choice

Finish with one sentence that links back to the task. For example: "Overall, my piece responds to the film by showing how Ricky gradually finds belonging, while keeping the humour and warmth of Waititi's style." What is the purpose of this concluding sentence?

• To summarize your creative response and connect it to the task

• To introduce a new idea

• To critique the film

• To list all techniques used

Open Ended

In your own words, explain why it is important to include a rationale when submitting a creative response.

Open Ended

In what ways does the film suggest that the New Zealand youth justice system might fail young people like Ricky?