English

Year 10

Core

Core Subject – 2 Semesters

English seeks to promote and develop proficiencies in speaking, listening, reading, viewing and writing. Building competence in English skills and knowledge assures students’ access to the full range of opportunities into their future.

Content/Skills
▶ Argument Analysis – students read persuasive texts to understand the arguments authors use, how they present them and analyse why
those choices were made.
▶ Written Persuasive Piece – students communicate their own opinion on a current social issue.
▶ Oral Presentation – students orally present their opinion on a current issue.
▶ Text Response – students read a novel and write an analytical essay demonstrating their knowledge of many aspects of the text.
▶ Comparative Writing – students read one text and view another, looking at the similarities and differences between the two and write
a comparative essay.
▶ Creative Writing – students view a film and develop a creative piece in response to this text.

Selection advice

Year 10 English is the core English subject for students who have completed Year 9 English or SEALP English with an appropriate level of challenge. It is designed to engage students at their level of proficiency and to extend their skills over all areas or written and oral communication. This subject runs over both semesters.

Links to further pathways

Year 10 English will support students to develop and refine their skills and knowledge to successfully complete further English studies in Years 11 and 12.