This year in Year 12 English we will study a range of written and visual texts that deal with the theme of The Power of Hope. To the left is the year plan for our class which shows you what the focus will be. You also have a paper copy of this to stick in your journal.
You will find the learning for each week written out below. The most up to date instructions will always be at the top.
Term 1, Weeks 2, 3, and 4
Learning Intention:
to gain an understanding of film techniques as well as the origins of Road to Perdition directed by Sam Mendes.
Success Criteria:
I am successful when I can identify conventions of the gangster genre.
I am successful when I can identify conventions of the film noir genre.
I am successful when I can share my thoughts on the Road to Perdition trailer.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Road to Perdition
Lesson 2 - Setting in Road to Perdition
Lessons 3 & 4 - View Road to Perdition
Lesson 5 - Themes and Ideas in Road to Perdition
Lesson 6 - Practice scene analysis
Term 1, Week 1
Learning Intention:
to build a relationship with my teacher and peers, to understand the year plan, and to understand our shared expectations.
Success Criteria:
I am successful when I have an understanding of the year plan.
I am successful when I have written a letter to Ms Evans to outline who I am and share important information about myself.
I am successful when I have shared my thoughts on the text Hope on a Rope by Brian Bilston.
Welcome to Year 12 English. This week is all about getting to know each other, to go over the year plan, expectations, and to delve into some reading and writing grounded in our shared theme of the power of hope.
Lesson 1 & 2 - Introduction to Year 12 English
Lesson 3 - Introduction to film techniques
Lesson 4 - Introduction to Road to Perdition