Year 10 - Advanced English (Year 10 Core Program)
Year 10 - Advanced English (Year 10 Core Program)
OverviewThe aim of the course is to foster and extend student engagement in all areas of senior English studies through a vigorous and stimulating curriculum that draws upon the studies of English, English Language, Literature, and languages generally. This course aims to extend students already at the Year 10 progression point or approaching to develop their creative and critical thinking skills. The course is designed to extend English or Humanities skills students.
Prerequisites - Entry into the course is by invitation only.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| A Shakespearean Study | Reading Journal |
| An Introduction to English Language | Language analysis |
| A Literature Study | Oral participation in both informal and formal discussions. |
| Creative Writing | Text analysis |
| Writing tasks, including journal entries and a creative task | |
| Examination |
Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a foundation for students to proceed to VCE Units 1 & 2 English, English Language or Literature.