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.
Explore a variety of critical responses to texts. |
Analysing Visual Texts | Develop an appreciation for how text creators craft their work.
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Writing | Produce and craft a range of written text types for a purpose.
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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
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.