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| Subject Name: | English |
| Level of Study: | Stage 1 |
| Length of Course: | Full Year |
| Prerequisite: | English (Year 10) |
Pre-requisites
What will be in the course?
This subject has an emphasis on responding to texts, creating texts, and intertextual study. Students critically and creatively engage with a variety of types of texts including novels, film, media, poetry, and drama texts. Stage 1 English articulates with Stage II English and Stage II English Literary Studies.
What specific topics will be covered?
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Semester 1 · Persuasive Text Study (Speeches) · Speech Writing · Poetry Study · Poetic Letter · Intertextual Study · Film Study |
Semester 2 · Film Study · Drama Study · Transforming Texts · Novel Study · Intertextual Study |
How will I be assessed?
School Assessment (100%)
In each semester, students provide evidence of their learning through four assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%.
Students undertake:
| · Assessment Type 1: Responding to Texts
· Assessment Type 2: Creating Texts · Assessment Type 3: Intertextual Study
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Note: A school issued examination exists for this subject
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