10 English
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.
MYP Language and Literature
Compulsory Core Subject
Objectives
In this course, you will explore the four key concepts of English Language and Literature: Communication, Creativity, Connection, and Perspective. You will apply Language and Literature skills and knowledge in a variety of real-life contexts. The course includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and presenting in a variety of mediums. There will be opportunities for reading literature from your own and a variety of other cultures.
Content
MYP Unit | Outline |
Growing Up | Creators use language to create characters and convey ideas about their experiences. |
Light in the Darkness | Dystopian texts compel us to reflect on the issues in our own world. |
Whose Story is it Anyway? | Personal stories from the perspectives of others can foster better intercultural understanding. |
Language in Context | Creators use language in specific contexts to communicate meaning. |
Make me! | Creators can use persuasive language to promote social action. |
Extension/Enrichment Opportunities
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 9 course completion.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $18.00 Education Perfect subscription.
Associated Costs: Nil.
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.