11ENG

11 English

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.

Objectives

  • Develop writing skills.
  • Produce and craft a range of written/visual/oral text types for a purpose.
  • Develop an appreciation for how text creators craft their work.
  • Explore a variety of critical responses to texts.
  • Inquire into language use in our society.

Content

Year 11 English uses a conceptual approach to the Making Meaning and Creating Meaning strands of the curriculum.

  • Novels/Nonfiction extended texts.
  • Shakespeare.
  • Unfamiliar texts.
  • Visual text study.
  • Writing portfolio.
  • Literary essay.
  • Language inquiry.
  • Critical responses to texts.

Learning and Assessment Area

Description

Analysing Written Texts

Develop an appreciation for how text creators craft their work.

  • Novels/nonfiction extended texts.
  • Short texts.
  • Shakespeare.
  • Unfamiliar texts.

Explore a variety of critical responses to texts.

Analysing Visual Texts

Develop an appreciation for how text creators craft their work.

  • Film study.
  • Close viewing. 
  • Other visual text types.

Writing 

Produce and craft a range of written text types for a purpose.

  • Literary essay.
  • Writing for an authentic purpose.
  • A range of text types.

Language Inquiry

Inquire into language use in a literary context.


Extension/Enrichment Opportunities

All Year 11 students are offered an opt-in extension course in Term 3 to engage them in a diverse range of texts. This will also begin to prepare students for Scholarship English for those who are interested in exploring this opportunity. In addition, the English Faculty offers a range of extension/enrichment opportunities, including Debating, Spoken Word Poetry Club, writing clubs, external writing and speech competitions, and trips or performances relevant to the curriculum.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 course completion.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $18.00 Education Perfect.
Associated Costs: $15.00-$20.00 Possible field trip/workshop (TBC).

Pathway

Career Pathways

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.