Year 8 English
Semester 2 Outcomes
By the end of Year 8, students understand how the selection of text structures is influenced by the selection of language mode and how this varies for different purposes and audiences.
Students explain how language features, images and vocabulary are used to represent different ideas and issues in texts.
Students interpret texts, questioning the reliability of sources of ideas and information.
They select evidence from the text to show how events, situations and people can be represented from different viewpoints.
They listen for and identify different emphases in texts, using that understanding to elaborate on discussions.
Students understand how the selection of language features can be used for particular purposes and effects.
They explain the effectiveness of language choices they make to influence the audience.
Through combining ideas, images and language features from other texts, students show how ideas can be expressed in new ways.
Students create texts for different purposes, selecting language to influence audience response.
They make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, using language patterns for effect.
When creating and editing texts to create specific effects, they take into account intended purposes and the needs and interests of audiences.
They demonstrate understanding of grammar, select vocabulary for effect and use accurate spelling and punctuation.
Activities
Resources
Assessment
Week 7: The Taming Of the Shrew adaptation. Planning and writing for the assignment.
Week 8: Complete final draft of assignment. Write rationale. Literacy tasks for those who have completed the work
Week 9: Introduction to Australian Poetry
Writing task and Australia collage
Week 10: Australian Poetry continues
Writing task and retrieval chart
Term 4
Week 1: South Country Poem analysis and poetry comparison task
Week 2: William Street Poem analysis and writing task.
Week 3: Ocean and Sea Poem analysis and writing
