In English, students will learn to:
- communicate effectively in Standard Australian English for a range of social and cultural purposes and audiences
- enjoy and appreciate a range of texts, including Australian texts by Indigenous and non Indigenous writers
- study closely a range of literary and non-literary works in English, in various types of texts, modes and mediums across diverse cultures and periods
- interpret, analyse, evaluate, respond to and construct a wide range of texts through reading, listening, viewing, speaking, writing and shaping
- make choices about generic structures, language, textual features and technologies to best convey intended meaning in the most appropriate medium and genre
- control language (written, spoken/signed and visual) using grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling.
English involves students in a range of speaking, reading, writing, listening and viewing activities to:
- become independent, knowledgeable and critical users of language
- become life-long learners
- appreciate, enjoy and engage with texts ranging from popular culture to traditional literature
- become critical thinkers.
Students will complete 4 assessment tasks per year:
Spoken
Analytical
Reflective/Persuasive
Creative
Assessments from Year 7 will build student capability, creativity and analysis skills to ensure they are prepared for Senior English.