English
Length of Course
Full Year
Level
Year 10
Learning Area
English
Core or Specialist
Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Students will deconstruct various literary texts, honing their reading, writing, discussion, and argumentation skills. The curriculum includes poetry, novels, films, persuasive texts, advertising, media, articles, song lyrics, biographies, and graphics.
By the end of Year 10, students will be able to produce clear, effective communication in diverse forms and styles. They will also learn to engage with, respond to, and critique different text types. This foundation will prepare them for SACE-level expectations, enabling them to choose the most suitable English Pathway for Stage 1 (Year 11).
Content
- Text Analysis: Analyse and evaluate texts, including themes, characters, and literary techniques.
- Text Creation: Create well-structured and coherent written, spoken, and multimodal texts for different purposes and audiences.
- Language Use: Use language effectively for various contexts, purposes, and audiences, demonstrating control over vocabulary, grammar, and conventions.
- Critical Thinking: Develop and justify their own interpretations and arguments about texts, considering different perspectives and contexts.
Assessment
Assessment will consist of the following:
- Listening and speaking: Formal/informal oral presentation, ongoing class/group discussions including reading reflections written in class.
- Reading and viewing: Poetry and lyrics analysis, film response, media study, connected text responses and critical perspectives.
- Writing: Genre based writing including narrative, discursive, advertising, analytical, biographical, creative, essay based and comparative.
Pathways
Stage 1 English
Pathways for English
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Year 10 - English