Our English program for students in Years 7-10 is designed to enhance their knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of the English language while honing their communication skills.
Year 7-10 English
English Program for Years 7-10
Our English program for students in Years 7-10 is designed to enhance their knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of the English language while honing their communication skills. Students engage with a diverse array of texts, learning to read, write, and analyse imaginative, interpretive, and critical works with precision.
Through exploring literature from both historical and contemporary societies, as well as various spoken, visual, media, and multimedia texts, students develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships with others and the world.
Key Learning Areas
- Language Mastery: Students build proficiency in writing, reading, listening, speaking, viewing, and representing. They focus on clarity, coherence, and accuracy, learning about sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling.
- Text Analysis: Our program emphasises critical thinking, encouraging students to analyse texts, evaluate content, differentiate between fact and opinion, and challenge viewpoints.
- Literary Exploration: Students delve into a variety of texts, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, films, media, and digital works. They engage with quality literature, Australian works, texts by and about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and literature from different cultures and times.
Course Requirements
Throughout each stage, students study a broad spectrum of texts for critical analysis, interpretation, and enjoyment. In Stage 5, they also explore Shakespearean drama, deepening their appreciation for classic literature.Our program includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all.
Outcomes
Our goal is to support and enhance your child’s learning journey, providing them with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their academic endeavours. Contact us today to learn more about our programs and how we can help your child thrive!