Prerequisites
Attaining a C English is beneficial, and strongly advised for success.
Corequisites
N/A
Subject Description
English focuses on the study of both literary texts and non-literary texts, developing students as independent, innovative and creative learners and thinkers who appreciate the aesthetic use of language, analyse perspectives and evidence, and challenge ideas and interpretations through the analysis and creation of varied texts.
Weekly workload (hours)
4+ hours
Structure
Perspectives and texts
| Texts and culture
| Textual connections
| Close study of literary texts
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Examining and creating perspectives in texts
| Examining and shaping representations of culture in texts
| Exploring connections between texts
| Engaging with literary texts from diverse times and places
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Responding to a variety of non-literary and literary texts
| Responding to literary and non-literary texts, including a focus on Australian texts
| Examining different perspectives of the same issue in texts and shaping own perspectives
| Responding to literary texts creatively and critically
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Creating responses for public audiences and persuasive texts | Creating imaginative and analytical texts | Creating responses for public audiences and persuasive texts
| Creating imaginative and analytical texts |
Assessment
Four formative assessments are completed in Units 1 and 2. In Units 3 and 4, students complete four summative assessments. The results from each of the assessments are added together to provide a subject score out of 100. Students will also receive an overall subject result (A–E).
Summative assessment
Summative internal assessment 1 (IA1): - Extended response — written response for a public audience
| 25%
| Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3): - Extended response — imaginative written response
| 25% |
Summative internal assessment 2 (IA2): - Extended response — persuasive spoken response
| 25% | Summative external assessment (EA): - Examination — analytical written response
| 25% |
