Semester 1
Subject Overview
The Australian Curriculum for English is built around the three interrelated strands of Language, Literature and Literacy. Together, the strands focus on developing students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and creating. Students are able to build on concepts, skills and processes developed in earlier years, revisiting and strengthening these as needed.
Students undertake study in Year 9 English during Semester 1 through the following topics:
- Novel Analysis (Introduction to Essay Writing)
- Narrative Writing
- Film Analysis
- Independent Reading Study
Semester 2
Subject Overview
The Australian Curriculum for English is built around the three interrelated strands: Language, Literature and Literacy. Together, the strands focus on developing students' knowledge, understanding and skills in listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and creating. Students are able to build on concepts, skills and processes developed in earlier years, revisiting and strengthening these as needed.
Students undertake study in Year 9 English during Semester 2 through the following topics:
- Memoir
- Personal Recount
- Poetry and Song Lyrics Analysis
- Play Study (Introduction to Shakespeare)
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For more information about this subject offering, please contact Brooklynne Coombe, Head of Middle School.