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English

Students learn about the English language and how to use it effectively. The study of English plays a vital role in the development of literacy, enhances students’ learning in all areas of the curriculum and provides them with the communication skills and critical understanding of language necessary for active participation in society.

Learning Area Outcomes There are nine Learning Area outcomes:

1. Understanding Language
   Students understand that the way language is used varies according to context.
2. Attitudes, Values and Beliefs
   Students understand that language has an important effect on the ways in which they view themselves and the world in which they live.
3. Conventions
   Students use the conventions of Standard Australian English with understanding and critical awareness.
4. Processes and Strategies
   Students select from a repertoire of processes and strategies when listening, viewing, reading, speaking and writing by reflecting on their understanding of the way language works.
5. Listening
   Students listen actively with purpose, understanding and critical awareness in a wide range of situations.
6. Speaking
   Students speak with purpose and effect in a wide range of contexts.
7. Viewing
   Students view a wide range of visual texts with purpose, understanding and critical awareness.
8. Reading
   Students read a wide range of texts with purpose, understanding and critical awareness.
9. Writing
   Students write for a range of purposes and in a range of forms using conventions appropriate to audience, purpose and context.

English – 1211
Students study a general course of English focusing on the development of speaking, listening, viewing, reading and writing skills. They study letter writing, fairytales, film and poetry. There is also a focus on grammatical skills.

English – 1221
Students continue to study a general course of English focusing on the development of speaking, listening, viewing, reading and writing skills. The focus is on news reports, advertising, oral skills, and essay writing. Grammatical skills are further developed.

English – 1231
Students study narrative form in texts, with a focus on short stories, poetry and film. A reading programme is part of this course. Students are assessed on their performance in speaking, listening, viewing, reading and writing.

English – 1241
Students study narrative positioning in media and fiction texts. They examine drama and feature articles, and begin the study of critical writing in essay form. A reading programme is part of this course. Students are assessed on their performance in speaking, listening, viewing, reading and writing.

English – 1251
Students study poetic forms, critical essay writing, comprehension skills and drama. All students keep a reading log as part of this course.

English – 1261
Students study a variety of media texts focusing on written, oral and visual advertising. They complete critical essays in response to novels, films and short stories. Students continue to keep a reading log and produce a creative writing folio.

Course Availability in English

Pathway	Year 8		Year 9		Year 10
	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 1	Semester 2
Academic Extension	121E	122E	123E	124E	125E	126E
1	1211	1221	1231	1241	1251	1261