About this Learning Area
Learning Area Leader: Keryn Allan
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.
At Year 10, the range of literary texts available for study comprises Australian, classic, contemporary and world literature, including texts from and about Asia. All of the texts chosen for study in Year 10 explore themes of human experience and cultural significance, interpersonal relationships, and ethical or global dilemmas. They cover real-world and fictional settings and represent a variety of perspectives, including a Christian one. Students also create a range of imaginative, informative and persuasive types of texts. This may include: narratives, procedures, discussions, literary analyses, transformations of texts, reviews and media texts.
At the end of Year 10, students will opt to continue their studies in a pathway which suits their goals and abilities. English (Literary Studies) and Essential English (including Work Ready English in Year 10) are to be chosen based on Year 9/10 English teacher/Student Diversity recommendation.
