Choose 1 from each semester from any of the subjects below
SEMESTER 1
9/10 Literacy 1
English In Industry 1 General English 1 Advanced English 1 |
SEMESTER 2
9/10 Literacy 2
English In Industry 2 General English 2 Advanced English 2 |
You can choose any 1 and any 2 subject, courses are not sequential, for example you can do 9/10 Literacy 2 and English in Industry 1.
More may be chosen as additional units, for example you can choose to do 9/10 Literacy 2 and English in Industry 1 and 9/10 Literacy 1.
More may be chosen as additional units, for example you can choose to do 9/10 Literacy 2 and English in Industry 1 and 9/10 Literacy 1.
9/10 Literacy
Literacy at Years 9/10 has been designed to provide support to students who would like to build confidence in their literacy skills at any level. This subject is open to all students, and will provide intensive literacy strengthening in relevant areas. Each student will be encouraged to set goals to work towards, and will be held accountable for working to their full potential.
9/10 Literacy will pair well with English in Industry or General English.
Pathways: VCAL Literacy or VCE English, VCE English Language
Students will:
• Be assessed through a range of written and spoken tasks.
• Build ability in listening, speaking, reading, viewing, and writing.
• Develop understanding of text types and language modes. The course aims to foster an appreciation of the value of reading and writing skills for lifelong learning.
9/10 Literacy will pair well with English in Industry or General English.
Pathways: VCAL Literacy or VCE English, VCE English Language
Students will:
• Be assessed through a range of written and spoken tasks.
• Build ability in listening, speaking, reading, viewing, and writing.
• Develop understanding of text types and language modes. The course aims to foster an appreciation of the value of reading and writing skills for lifelong learning.
If you have further questions please enter them below and we will update as they are answered. All submissions are anonymous.
Questions:
Q: "Would this include agriculture?"
A: This subject is focused on helping students to improve their literacy skills, but if students are really interested in agriculture we can try to incorporate that in.
A: This subject is focused on helping students to improve their literacy skills, but if students are really interested in agriculture we can try to incorporate that in.
English In Industry
English in Industry is designed to develop student’s literacy skills and for those who wish to undertake a practical English course. It is based on the Victorian curriculum. Students undertaking this subject will be exposed to a range of practical texts and strategies.
Pathways: VCAL Literacy or VCE English
Students will:
• Use practical reading and writing skills through a range of assessment tasks.
• Build ability in listening, speaking, reading, viewing, and writing.
• Develop understanding of text types and language modes. The course aims to foster an appreciation of the value of reading and writing skills for lifelong learning.
• Feel empowered and confident to undertake a practical program like VCAL or take on a more traditional Unit 1 – 4 VCE English pathway
Pathways: VCAL Literacy or VCE English
Students will:
• Use practical reading and writing skills through a range of assessment tasks.
• Build ability in listening, speaking, reading, viewing, and writing.
• Develop understanding of text types and language modes. The course aims to foster an appreciation of the value of reading and writing skills for lifelong learning.
• Feel empowered and confident to undertake a practical program like VCAL or take on a more traditional Unit 1 – 4 VCE English pathway
Questions:
No questions regarding English In Industry have been recorded.
General English
General English has been designed to build on the student’s knowledge from their previous schooling. It is based on the Victorian English Curriculum. In General English, students will be exposed to a range of different texts including novels, plays, speeches, film, and media articles. General English focuses strongly on preparing students to be able to undertake any pathway they prefer, at the highest possible standard.
Pathways: VCE English, VCE English Language or VCAL Literacy
Students will:
• Be assessed through a range of tasks including: essays (both reading and responding and comparative), creative writing, language analysis, and oral presentations.
• Build ability in listening, speaking, reading, viewing, and writing.
• Develop understanding of text types and language modes. The course aims to foster an appreciation of the value of reading and writing skills for lifelong learning.
Pathways: VCE English, VCE English Language or VCAL Literacy
Students will:
• Be assessed through a range of tasks including: essays (both reading and responding and comparative), creative writing, language analysis, and oral presentations.
• Build ability in listening, speaking, reading, viewing, and writing.
• Develop understanding of text types and language modes. The course aims to foster an appreciation of the value of reading and writing skills for lifelong learning.
If you have further questions please enter them below and we will update as they are answered. All submissions are anonymous.
Questions:
No questions regarding General English have been recorded.
Advanced English
Advanced English at has been designed to extend and enrich the students’ knowledge using a modified VCE English Curriculum. In Advanced English students will be exposed to a range of different texts including novels, plays, speeches, film, and media articles. It is recommended for Year 10 students, but is open to both Year 9 and 10.
Pathways: VCE English and/or VCE English Language
Students will:
• Write analytical essays, create imaginative writing in different genres
• Respond to philosophical ideas and demonstrate a considered, informed opinion about the world around them.
• Be given opportunities for creative self-expression through speaking and listening task in a variety of contexts.
Pathways: VCE English and/or VCE English Language
Students will:
• Write analytical essays, create imaginative writing in different genres
• Respond to philosophical ideas and demonstrate a considered, informed opinion about the world around them.
• Be given opportunities for creative self-expression through speaking and listening task in a variety of contexts.
If you have further questions please enter them below and we will update as they are answered. All submissions are anonymous.
Questions:
No questions regarding Advanced English have been recorded.