Course Outline: By the end of Year 9, students analyse the ways that text structures can be manipulated for effect. They analyse and explain how images, vocabulary choices and language features distinguish the work of individual authors.
They evaluate and integrate ideas and information from texts to form their own interpretations. They select evidence from the text to analyse and explain how language choices and conventions are used to influence an audience. They listen for ways texts position an audience.
Students understand how to use a variety of language features to create different levels of meaning. They understand how interpretations can vary by comparing their responses to texts to the responses of others. In creating texts, students demonstrate how manipulating language features and images can create innovative texts.
Students create texts that respond to issues, interpreting and integrating ideas from other texts. They make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, comparing and evaluating responses to ideas and issues. They edit for effect, selecting vocabulary and grammar that contribute to the precision and persuasiveness of texts and using accurate spelling and punctuation.
Topics Included:
This course focuses on language, literature and literacy. It further develops student understanding, knowledge and skills in reading, listening, viewing, speaking, writing and creating. Students will:
engage in and respond to a variety of texts for a range of audiences and purposes (including media, digital, fiction and mutlimodal texts), developing their critical understanding
study shared and independently chosen literary texts with a range of challenging structures and themes
develop a deeper understanding of language features
produce a range of imaginative, informative and persuasive text types
complete a series of skills based Common Tasks.
There is a focus on students being aware of and extending the strategies they use for working with and producing texts.
Assessment: Written and multimedia 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
Course Outline:
By the end of Year 9, students analyse the ways that text structures can be manipulated for effect. They analyse and explain how images, vocabulary choices and language features distinguish the work of individual authors.
They evaluate and integrate ideas and information from texts to form their own interpretations. They select evidence from the text to analyse and explain how language choices and conventions are used to influence an audience. They listen for ways texts position an audience.
Students understand how to use a variety of language features to create different levels of meaning. They understand how interpretations can vary by comparing their responses to texts to the responses of others. In creating texts, students demonstrate how manipulating language features and images can create innovative texts.
Students create texts that respond to issues, interpreting and integrating ideas from other texts. They make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, comparing and evaluating responses to ideas and issues. They edit for effect, selecting vocabulary and grammar that contribute to the precision and persuasiveness of texts and using accurate spelling and punctuation.
Topics Included:
This course focuses on language, literature and literacy. It further develops student understanding, knowledge and skills in reading, listening, viewing, speaking, writing and creating. Students will:
There is a focus on students being aware of and extending the strategies they use for working with and producing texts.
Assessment:
Written and multimedia 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.