Year 8 - English
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.