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Course Description: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
This course focuses on building knowledge, understanding and skills through the reading of a wide range of sophisticated texts from across the literary and cinematic canon. Students learn that texts and language are composed and read in a range of social and cultural situations, as well as recognise the conventions of different text types. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

The course is divided into the following areas: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Reading and responding to texts – Ãâ·ÑAƬ explore a range of texts composed for different purposes and in a range of forms. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
• Creating texts - Ãâ·ÑAƬ explore a range of text types composed for different purposes and audiences.
• Intertextual study – Ãâ·ÑAƬ compare different texts in either an analytical manner or by transforming one into a text of their own choosing.

NOTE: Students need to achieve a C grade or higher in both semesters of Stage 1 English to achieve the SACE literacy requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assumed Knowledge: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Year 10 English. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assessment: &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Responding to Texts 25% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Creating Texts 25% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Intertextual Study 50% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Course Description: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
This course focuses on extending confidence in reading and viewing, by building knowledge, understanding and skills through the deconstruction and analysis of a wide range of printed, film, electronic and media texts. Students learn that texts and language are composed and read in a range of social and cultural situations, as well as recognise the conventions of different text types. The course is divided into the following three areas:  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Reading and responding to texts - Ãâ·ÑAƬ explore a range of texts composed for different purposes and in a range of forms.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
• Producing texts - Ãâ·ÑAƬ explore a range of text types composed for different purposes and audiences.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
• Intertextual study – Ãâ·ÑAƬ compare different texts in either an analytical manner or by transforming one into a text of their own choosing. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

NOTE: Students need to achieve a C grade or higher in both semesters of Stage 1 English to achieve the SACE literacy requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assessment
 Responding to Texts 25% 
Creating Texts 25% 
Intertextual Study 50% 

Assumed Knowledge: â¶Ä¯
This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Year 10 English. â¶Ä¯

Course Description :&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
This course is only occasionally offered as a non–standard alternative to English in Stage 1. Only those Ãâ·ÑAƬ who require additional scaffolding with the fundamentals of English outside of the mainstream, are invited in consultation with English faculty members and Academic Support. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

NOTE: Students need to achieve a C grade or higher in both semesters of Stage 1 English to achieve the SACE literacy requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assessment:
Responding to Texts 50% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Creating Texts 50% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Course Description: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Students read a range of extended texts and a number of shorter texts to focus on the skills and strategies of critical thinking, developing their own ideas and incorporate evidence to support these. They learn to construct logical and convincing arguments and compose responses that show the depth and clarity of their understanding, by focusing on the creativity and craft of the authors. A significant focus is on preparing Ãâ·ÑAƬ for unseen texts in an examination context. The shared studies comprise three texts – one extended prose, one film and one drama text – and a range of poems that focus on the works of at least three poets. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

School Based Assessment:
Responding to Texts 50% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Creating Texts 20% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

External Assessment: &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Comparative Analysis 15% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
90-minute Critical Reading Examination 15% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assumed Knowledge: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Year 11 English Literary Studies. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Course Description:
Students extend their experience of language and explore their ideas by creating their own texts, and reading and viewing the texts of others. Students consider the powerful role that language plays in communication between individuals, groups, organisations, and societies. There is a focus on ways in which language defines, shapes, and reflects relationships between context and people. Students appreciate how clear and effective writing and speaking displays a depth of understanding, engagement, and imagination for a range of purposes, audiences, and contexts. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

School Based Assessment:
Responding to Texts 30% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Creating Texts 40% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

External Assessment: &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Comparative Analysis 30% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assumed Knowledge: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Year 11 English General. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Course Description: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Enrolment in this subject is determined by course counselling of individual Ãâ·ÑAƬ by the faculty leader. In Essential English, Ãâ·ÑAƬ are expected to extend communication skills through reading, viewing, writing, listening, and speaking. They are also asked to consider and respond to information, ideas, and perspectives in texts selected from social, cultural, community, workplace, and/or imaginative contexts. The course asks Ãâ·ÑAƬ to examine the effect of language choices, conventions, and stylistic features in a range of texts for different audiences and thus analyse the role of language in supporting effective interaction. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

School Based Assessment:
Responding to Texts 30% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Creating Texts 40% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

External Assessment: &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Language Study 30% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assumed Knowledge: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Year 11 Essential English. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;