Junior English
Year 7 - English
OverviewThe study of English is central to the learning and development of all young Australians. It helps create confident communicators, imaginative thinkers, and informed citizens. It is through the study of English that individuals learn to analyse, understand, communicate, and build relationships with others and with the world around them. The study of English helps young people develop the knowledge and skills needed for education, training, and the workplace. In Year 7 English, students study a variety of different text types throughout the two semesters. Students create a range of imaginative, informative, and persuasive writing pieces. These may include narratives, procedures, performances, presentations, and reports. Students are encouraged to read a variety of texts including non-fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, and historical genres. Key learning areas in English include the modes of ‘Reading and Viewing,’ ‘Writing,’ and ‘Speaking and Listening,’ as well as the strands of language, literature, and literacy.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| 'Identify and Belonging' | Creative Writing |
| Persuasive Writing | Oral Presentation |
| Text Study | Analytical Text Response |
| Media Analysis | Argument Analysis |
Future Directions
Core English Year 8 and 9, Literature Academy.
Year 8 - English
OverviewIn Year 8 English, students communicate with a range of audiences through many contexts. They look at the Australian Story and how they fit in. Students study a range of Literary texts. These texts explore themes of interpersonal relationships and ethical dilemmas within real-world and fictional settings and represent a variety of perspectives. Students will also study how to create persuasive texts as well as analyse how others persuade.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Australian Story | Text Response |
| Persuasive Writing/Oral Presentations | Oral Presentation |
| Text Response – The Outsiders | Creative Response |
| Language/Media Analysis | Language/Media Analysis |
Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to proceed to Year 9 English.
Year 9 - English
OverviewYear 9 English curriculum is built around the three interrelated strands of Language, Literature and Literacy. Together the strands focus on developing students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and creating. Year 9 English builds on concepts, skills and processes developed in earlier year levels and introduces students to the analysis of how authors use language for different purposes.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Thematic Study – Conflict | Creative Response on the theme of conflict |
| Text Study | Analytical Text Response |
| Persuasive Language | Persuasive Writing – Oral Presentation |
| Multimodal Study | Expository Response – Multimodal study |
Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to proceed into Year 10 English or Year 10 Advanced English.