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Year 10
​English

“I really enjoyed being able to pay tribute to my grandfather in my biographical story. The work we did on the dystopian genre and learning to appreciate the warnings it has for modern society was also enjoyable”

What do these courses entail?

Year 10 General

In the Year 10 course students will further their interrogation how texts may offer representations of societal groups, places and events while opening windows into the historical and cultural contexts to which they are linked. They will also commence study of how different perspectives and voices may be embodied in and communicated through a variety of texts.

Assessments are strategically devised to ensure students may draw on both critical (analytical) and creative thinking strategies to enjoy suitable growth and success.

Text types include:
  • Literature (novels, Australian plays)
  • Informative/interpretative (biography, autobiography)
  • Persuasive (panel discussions, speeches, argument, debates, opinion pieces, editorials)
  • Media (picture books, feature film)
Year 10 Extension

In the Year 10 Extension course students will interrogate how texts may offer representations of societal groups, places and events while opening windows into the historical and cultural contexts to which they are linked. They will also commence study of how texts may support and/or challenge particular ideological perspectives and the dominant values, attitudes and beliefs that underpin them.

Assessments are strategically devised to ensure students may draw on both critical (analytical) and creative thinking strategies to enjoy suitable growth and success.

Text types include:
  • Literature (novels, Shakespearian drama, poetry)
  • Informative/interpretative (satirical essays)
  • Media (feature film, cartoons, still images)
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What Learning pathway could this course take me on?

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Head of Learning Area: Mr Robert Armitage
Contact Number: 9591 4237
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Contact Email: [email protected]
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