English – Core

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.
• Creative Writing – students engage with a number of texts around the idea of ‘Power’ and then produce their own creative piece.