Recommended Background: Students must come from a non-English speaking background - includes immigrants (recently arrived or long term residents) or students born in Australia.
Other Advice: While the course outline and the Achievement Standards are the same as for the Year 8 English course, the specific design and teaching of this course takes into account the impact of linguistic cultural and social factors on students’ engagement with society. Leads to Year 9 English as an Alternative Language or Dialect OR After advice from the English Coordinator, and by negotiation, students may alternatively access Year 9 English.
Course Outline: By the end of Year 8, students understand how the selection of text structures is influenced by the selection of language mode and how this varies for different purposes and audiences. Students explain how language features, images and vocabulary are used to represent different ideas and issues in texts.
Students interpret texts, questioning the reliability of sources of ideas and information. They select evidence from the text to show how events, situations and people can be represented from different viewpoints. They listen for and identify different emphases in texts, using that understanding to elaborate upon discussions.
Students understand how the selection of language features can be used for particular purposes and effects. They explain the effectiveness of language choices they use to influence the audience. Through combining ideas, images and language features from other texts, students show how ideas can be expressed in new ways.
Students create texts for different purposes, selecting language to influence audience response. They make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, using language patterns for effect. When creating and editing texts to create specific effects, they take into account intended purposes and the needs and interests of audiences. They demonstrate understanding of grammar, select vocabulary for effect and use accurate spelling and punctuation.
Topics Included: This course focuses on language, literature and literacy. It introduces students to secondary English through:
study of shared print and media texts and independent reading, including analytical and creative responses
a range of oral language activities, including group tasks
writing using a range of forms, for different audiences and purposes
completing a series of skills based Common Tasks.
There is a focus on giving students the linguistic support needed to develop their written and oral English skills.
Student learning is supported through explicit modelling and construction of texts.
Assessment: Written and multimedia text responses, writing not related to text, speaking and listening activities. Peer and self-assessment strategies are included, along with Common Tasks.
Additional Costs:
Costs for excursions that include entry fees and transport may be charged.
Length of course: Full year
Recommended Background: Students must come from a non-English speaking background - includes immigrants (recently arrived or long term residents) or students born in Australia.
Other Advice:
While the course outline and the Achievement Standards are the same as for the Year 8 English course, the specific design and teaching of this course takes into account the impact of linguistic cultural and social factors on students’ engagement with society. Leads to Year 9 English as an Alternative Language or Dialect OR After advice from the English Coordinator, and by negotiation, students may alternatively access Year 9 English.
Course Outline:
By the end of Year 8, students understand how the selection of text structures is influenced by the selection of language mode and how this varies for different purposes and audiences. Students explain how language features, images and vocabulary are used to represent different ideas and issues in texts.
Students interpret texts, questioning the reliability of sources of ideas and information. They select evidence from the text to show how events, situations and people can be represented from different viewpoints. They listen for and identify different emphases in texts, using that understanding to elaborate upon discussions.
Students understand how the selection of language features can be used for particular purposes and effects. They explain the effectiveness of language choices they use to influence the audience. Through combining ideas, images and language features from other texts, students show how ideas can be expressed in new ways.
Students create texts for different purposes, selecting language to influence audience response. They make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, using language patterns for effect. When creating and editing texts to create specific effects, they take into account intended purposes and the needs and interests of audiences. They demonstrate understanding of grammar, select vocabulary for effect and use accurate spelling and punctuation.
Topics Included:
This course focuses on language, literature and literacy. It introduces students to secondary English through:
There is a focus on giving students the linguistic support needed to develop their written and oral English skills.
Student learning is supported through explicit modelling and construction of texts.
Assessment:
Written and multimedia text responses, writing not related to text, speaking and listening activities. Peer and self-assessment strategies are included, along with Common Tasks.
Additional Costs:
Costs for excursions that include entry fees and transport may be charged.