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Year 11 and 12 English

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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

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Perspectives and texts
Texts and culture
Textual connections
Close study of literary texts
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
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

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

Unit 3
Unit 4

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%



Last reviewed 27 March 2024
Last updated 27 March 2024