OPEN-BOOK EXAM: Capitulare de Villis — Clauses 21, 45, 62, 65

Student: ________________________    Date: ____________________

Instructions: You may use the provided document and a dictionary. Answer all 5 questions. Keep answers short and clear. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Where asked for quotations, copy the words exactly from the clauses.

1. Dictionary skills (2 marks each = 6 marks)
   Using a dictionary and the clauses named, write a clear definition in your own words (1–2 sentences) for each term below.
   a) Steward — _______________________________________________________________________
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
   b) Fishpond — ____________________________________________________________________
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
   c) Revenue — _____________________________________________________________________
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Text-centred claim with direct evidence (4 marks)
   Clause 21 says stewards must keep fishponds and, where possible, enlarge or establish them. Copy two short quotations (each 6–12 words) from Clause 21 that support this statement, then write one sentence making a clear claim about the king's expectations.
   Quote 1: "___________________________________________________________"
   Quote 2: "___________________________________________________________"
   Claim (one sentence): _______________________________________________________________________
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Short analysis — timing and purpose (3 marks)
   Clause 62 requires stewards to make an annual statement of income and to send it "at Christmas time." In 2–3 sentences, explain why sending this statement at Christmas might be important for the king. Use at least one phrase from Clause 62 as evidence.
   Answer (2–3 short sentences):
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Multi-step flowchart & short advice (6 marks)
   You are a steward whose fishponds are low on stock. The king plans a visit in two months. Using Clauses 21 and 65, draw a simple 4-step flowchart (use the boxes below) that shows the actions you will take to ensure there is always fish for the household and that the ponds will be profitable when you report at Christmas. Under the flowchart, write 1–3 sentences of advice to a junior steward explaining why each step matters (link each step to the clauses).
   [ Draw flowchart boxes here — you may sketch or write the steps in the boxes ]
   Box 1: _______________________________________________________________
   Box 2: _______________________________________________________________
   Box 3: _______________________________________________________________
   Box 4: _______________________________________________________________
   
   Advice (1–3 short sentences):
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Role-play advice column (3 marks)
   A fisherman writes to you: "When the king does not visit, my catch is sold and ponds are restocked with fish I do not know — we earn little. What can be done?" In 1–3 sentences, respond as the steward. Use Clause 45 (workmen/fishermen) and Clause 65 (selling and restocking fish) to give practical, fair advice.
   Steward's reply (1–3 sentences):
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________
   ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Marking guidance (for teacher/assessor)

• Q1: Definitions precise, in own words, and show understanding (6 marks total).
• Q2: Two correct quotations + a clear, text-based claim (4 marks).
• Q3: 2–3 sentence explanation using phrase from Clause 62 (3 marks).
• Q4: Logical 4-step flowchart that uses stocking, sale, reporting actions drawn from Clauses 21 & 65; short advice links each step to clauses (6 marks).
• Q5: Short, practical steward reply that refers to fishermen as workmen and discusses sale/restocking rules (3 marks).

Total: 22 marks.

Reporting Authority Response — Homeschool Evidence (formal)

To the relevant accreditation officer,

I have reviewed the submitted open-book ACARA v9 English examination evidence completed under the Capitulare de Villis (Clauses 21, 45, 62, 65). The student demonstrated the following:

• Dictionary skills and accurate paraphrasing of historical legal terms (Q1).
• Textual analysis with correct direct quotations and an evidence-based claim (Q2).
• Understanding of timing and administrative purpose of Clause 62 (Q3).
• Clear multi-step planning (flowchart) that integrates stewardship duties, fishpond management and reporting expectations (Q4).
• Concise, context-aware role-play response showing empathy and procedural advice consistent with Clauses 45 and 65 (Q5).

Based on the quality of responses (accurate quotations, relevant text-based explanation, coherent four-step plan and concise persuasive role-play), I recommend the following summative judgement for this assessment task:

Recommendation: Exemplary — Exceeding Standard Expectations (ACARA v9 English).

Rationale: The student provided precise textual evidence, used domain vocabulary appropriately, showed analytical reasoning about administration/timing (Christmas reporting) and produced a logical, multimodal plan (flowchart) with actionable steps. This meets and surpasses expected Year 8/9 capabilities for textual evidence and short-form persuasive/organizational writing.

Sincerely,

Reporting Authority / Assessor

Parent Homeschool Report (Ally McBeal cadence)

Oh my — what a document. I watched, from the kitchen table, as my child opened the medieval rules and suddenly became a tiny royal clerk. There were pauses. Exclamations. The dictionary was consulted like it was a confidante. Short, sharp sentences — that is the new thing. Evidence was plucked like ripe grapes. Two exact quotations — perfect. The flowchart? Practical. Clear. The steward would be proud. Two months to the king, and we have a plan. I could not be more delighted. This feels exemplary. It feels like exceeding. Bravo. More of this, please.

Suggested Record Statement for Homeschool Folder

Assessment task: ACARA v9 English — Capitulare de Villis (Clauses 21, 45, 62, 65). Open-book exam, dictionary permitted. Student produced accurate definitions, two correct textual quotations, a concise analysis of Clause 62 timing and purpose, a coherent 4-step flowchart for fishpond management, and a concise role-play advice reply. Achievement level: Exemplary — Exceeding Standard Expectations.

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