ENGLISH English in Years 7 to 10 is organised into three strands that support students' growing understanding and use of Standard Australian English (English). The three strands are: • Language: knowing about the English language •
Literature: understanding, appreciating, responding to, analysing and creating literature
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Literacy: expanding the repertoire of English usage.
ENGLISH – YEAR 7 CORE SUBJECT – TWO SEMESTERS
Learning Focus: In Semester 1: ● Students undertake an oral task ● Students study persuasive writing. ● Students undertake the Cars and Stars Comprehension Program. ● Students study a variety of support texts. In Semester 2: ● Students continue to undertake the Cars and Stars Comprehension Program. ● Students undertake the unit “Effective Speeches”. ● Students respond to the novel Trash by Andy Mulligan Victorian Curriculum Strands • Language: knowing about the English language •
Literature: understanding, appreciating, responding to, analysing and creating literature
•
Literacy: expanding the repertoire of English usage.
Assessment: ● Text response essays ● Writing pieces ● Oral presentations
Year 7 & 8 Course Handbook 2023 - Page 13
