English enables students to develop their analysis skills and they will read a variety of texts and extend their skills in reading, responding, creating and speaking. It is the only compulsory VCE subject and a requirement for tertiary entrance.
Unit 1 & 2
In Unit 1 & 2 you will:
Study print and non-print texts; e.g., short stories, novel, play, film
Present a persuasive Oral Presentation
Study Media Texts – news articles
Craft your own writing and a reflective commentary, having looked at a variety of forms of writing
Unit 3 & 4
In Unit 3 & 4 you will:
Read and respond to a variety of texts including plays, novels, short stories, and films
Analyse an issue in the media in detail
Create and present a persuasive argument in oral form
Create your own writing and a reflective commentary
Type of Assessment
Text response essays
Analysis of argument essays
Creative responses to text
Oral Presentation
Exam
Class Activities
Group work
Collecting information in tables to scaffold the learning