Content
Semester 1
Year 10 English further develops students’ knowledge, understanding, skills and processes of speaking, listening, reading, viewing and writing with purpose, clarity and confidence within the fields of language (knowing about the English language), literature (appreciating, understanding, analysing and creating literature) and literacy (expanding the skills of English usage).
Semester 2
In this Stage 1 Essential English topic (10 SACE credits), students respond to and create texts in and for various personal, social, cultural, community, and/or workplace contexts. Students understand and interpret information, ideas, and perspectives in texts and consider how language choices create meaning.
Students will have the opportunity to choose one thematic English topic to study for the semester. This choice empowers students to take ownership of their learning journey, enabling them to engage with a topic that interests them or aligns with their existing skills and knowledge.
Topics may include:
- Professional pathways, children's literature, gaming beyond the screen and community advertising.
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Assessment
Semester 1
Students complete various written, oral, and multimodal tasks to demonstrate their language skills, knowledge, and understanding, and they are assessed against the Australian curriculum achievement standards. By the end of year 10, students will have undertaken:
- Study of texts including prose, poetry, play scripts, film, media and multimedia to analyse and compare complex ideas
- Analysis and discussion of a range of texts dealing with abstract themes and socio-cultural values
- Demonstration of skills, knowledge and understanding – orally, in writing and using information and communication technologies
- Development of literacy skills necessary for community life
- Appropriate construction of imaginative, informative, persuasive, media and everyday texts that explore different perspectives about diverse topics
- Drafting, proof-reading and editing skills
Semester 2
Respond to texts 50%
- Maximum 800 words or a 5 minute oral/multimodal response
Create texts 50%
- Maximum 800 words or a 5 minute oral/multimodal response
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Additional Information
Students will be enrolled in English or Extension English based on teacher recommendations and parent approval. Student placements are based on previous achievements, PAT, and NAPLAN results.
Semester 2
Students must achieve a C grade to obtain 10 SACE credits. Students who do not meet Stage 1 Essential English performance standards will complete a full year of English in year 11.
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