There are two areas of study for each unit: Reading and Creating Texts and Analysing and Presenting Arguments.

Unit 1

• You respond analytically to one text and creatively to another.
• We look at the way language and argument complement one another and interact to position the reader.

Unit 2

• You study two texts and compare the way meaning has been constructed by an author/director/playwright.
• We look at the way language and argument complement one another and interact to position the reader.

What does this mean for me?

Our class reads and analyses texts and completes written responses. You creatively write in a range of formats and styles, drawing on various texts. We examine particular media texts and the ways in which authors persuade readers to share a particular point of view. You read texts (short stories, novels, plays, films and poetry) closely and critically analyse the ideas and content. We also compare the way similar ideas are conveyed differently depending on the mode through which they are presented.

Assessment

• Text essays
• Creative writing
• Oral presentations
• Expository writing
• Comparative response
• Exam

What sort of student would like English?

Someone who:

• Enjoys reading, responding in writing and discussing ideas
• Is interested in examining current affairs and the role the media plays in our society
• Likes to work with ideas, to think creatively and write extended responses.

Suggested Pre-Requisites

Standard English, Intro to English Language or Intro to Literature.