English (Core)
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: No fee
English is a compulsory subject in Year 10. Students studying English will complete a range of reading, writing and speaking and listening activities to further their communication and literacy capabilities.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Creative Writing - Australian Stories
Presentation of an Issue – Oral presentation
Text Studies – Novel and Shakespeare
Language Analysis
Film study
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
A range of writing responding to Australian Stories
A creative response to a Shakespearean or other play
Research and presentation of an issue
A variety of text types and analysis of their conventions
Semester Examinations
Additional Information
Students who complete this subject can go on to study Standard English, English Language or Literature in VCE studies.