This course requires 2 options.
12 English (12ENG)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Anna Taylor.
12 English
Explore a wide range of texts. Develop reading and analysis skills. Develop writing skills.
Course Components
- Close reading and analysis of a variety of texts
- Persuasive and creative writing
- Communicate ideas orally and visually
- Develop information literacy skills
Course Overview
Term 1
All students will learn what analysis is and practise using this skill with some short texts .
Students will then apply their analysis skills to either:
A study of short fiction and non fiction texts connected by an idea
Or:
A research inquiry into an issue using a range of short non fiction texts.
Term 2
Assessment of either:
AS 91104 Analyse significant connections across texts supported by evidence (4 credits)
Or:
AS 91105 Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusions (4 credits)
Students will further develop analysis skills by viewing a film and analysing key scenes.
Students will continue to analyse language use and meaning in short texts in preparation for the exam.
Assessment of AS 91107 Analyse aspects of visual texts through close viewing, supported by evidence (3 credits)
Term 3
The focus this term is writing.
Students will read exemplars and learn how to structure ideas and use language in a piece of formal writing.
Students will learn to revise and edit writing and apply this to 2 pieces for the folio.
Continued reading and analysis in preparation for the external.
Assessment of AS91101 Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing (6 credits)
Term 4
Final preparation for the external - 91100 Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Completion of 1 year of English study at Level 1 or by HOD discretion
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 4 credits
Internal - 14 credits
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
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