English: Pathways to Year 10 What should I choose?

English: Pathways to Year 10

What should I choose?

What are the English options for Year 11 & 12?There are 6 options for Senior English but not all are offered at

St Patrick’s College.

General English

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English and Literature Extension

Literacy: Short Course

English as an Additional Language

Literature

EssentialEnglish

*English as a requirement for ATAR eligibility*● In the new system of tertiary entrance, eligibility for an ATAR will

require satisfactory completion of a QCAA English subject. ● Satisfactory completion will require students to attain a ‘C’ result in

one of five subjects — English, Essential English, Literature, English & Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language.

● However, most universities will require a General English at Grade C or higher in Unit 3 and 4. While students must meet this standard to be eligible to receive an ATAR, it will not be mandatory for a student’s English result to be included in the calculation of their ATAR.

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Senior Subjects - What to Expect?

Essential EnglishPrerequisites: There is no prerequisite for this course

● Language That Works

● Texts and Human Experience

● Language That Influences

● Representations and Popular Culture

General English

Prerequisites: A ‘C’ in Year 10 English or Literature

● Perspectives and Texts

● Texts and culture

● Textual connections

● Close study of literary texts

Literature

Prerequisites: A ‘B’ in Year 10 English or Literature

● Introduction to Literary Studies

● Intertextuality

● Literature and Identity

● Independent Explorations

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Senior Subjects - What to Expect?

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English and Literature Extension (Year 12 only)

Prerequisites: An ‘A’ or ‘B’ in Units 1 and 2 of either English, and/or Literature (Year 11)

● Ways of Reading Topic 1: Crime Fiction Topic 2: Australian Children’s Literature Readings and Defences Complex Transformation and Defence

● Exploration and Evaluation Topic 3: Own Choice Topic 4: Exam Preparation Extended Academic Research Paper Application of Theory

English as a Second Language

This subject is not currently offered at St Patrick’s College


Prerequites: None

Literacy is a one-unit course of study, developed to meet a specific curriculum need. It is informed by the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3.

Pathways: Continuing Education

Post-secondary Education: English is a general subject suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond school that lead to tertiary studies, vocational education or work. A course of study in English promotes open-mindedness, imagination, critical awareness and intellectual flexibility — skills that prepare students for local and global citizenship, and for lifelong learning across a wide range of contexts. Most University courses require students to have completed an English subject at a satisfactory standard in order to be accepted.

Pathways: Employment

● Law ● Journalism, ● Media, ● Arts, ● Curating, ● Education, ● Politics/Policy ● Human Resources● Digital copywriter ● Editorial assistant● Marketing

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● English as a foreign language teacher

● Lexicographer ● Magazine journalist ● Newspaper journalist ● Publishing● Copy-editor/proofreader● Teacher ● Web content manager● Writer● Sales & Retail

● Poet ● Author● Management● Entertainment Industry● Hospitality● Anthropology● Psychology● Sociology● Social Work● International Diplomacy● Business

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Type of English Going to Uni Trade/VET Okay at English

Enjoy English Homework and Effort

Essential English

General English

Literature

Love of Literature


What English Should I Choose for year 10?

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What will I be studying?Type of English

Semester 1 Semester 2

Essential English

Semester 1 - EN721Term One: It’s All A Question of PerspectiveThe Outsiders (S. E. Hinton, 1967)

Through an examination of contemporary and classic texts, students will be introduced to reading practices appropriate to senior school English and will develop an understanding and appreciation of the importance of language and literature in challenging cultural assumptions about social expectations and dominant ideologies. Term Two: Between the Lines

Students will be exploring the creative techniques of modern media. They will understand the manipulative nature of advertisements and how they are constructed to influence an audience. Students will analyse techniques of a target audience, reader positioning, narrative structures.

Assessment:Imaginative - Written Analytical Essay

Semester 2 - EN734Term Three: Real or NotHatchet (Gary Poulsen)

Through an examination of modern texts, students will be introduced to reading practices appropriate to secondary school English. They will develop an understanding and appreciation of the importance of language and literature in shaping an understanding and knowledge of the discourse of journey or journeying; a place of passage from one stage to another.

Term Four: Poetry

Students will be exploring the creative mode of poetry. They will understand the multilayered aspects of poetry and how creative techniques show a variety of cultural assumptions and beliefs. Students will understand that within poetry, meaning can always be uncovered.

Assessment:Persuasive Spoken Analytical Exam

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General English

Semester 1 - EN741Term One: Pride and PrejudiceLooking For Alibrandi (Melina Marchetta, 1992)

Through an examination of modern texts, students will be introduced to reading practices appropriate to secondary school English and will develop an understanding and appreciation of the importance of language and literature in shaping an understanding and knowledge of the discourse of pride and prejudice as individuals engage with the cultural influences of their life. Term Two: Historical, Social and Cultural The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare, 1596-1599)

Through an in-depth study students will explore the historical, social and cultural relevance of a Shakespearean text. They will investigate the shaping of a prejudiced viewpoint through an examination of dominant, alternative and oppositional discourses.

AssessmentPersuasive SpokenAnalytical Essay Exam - unseen

Semester 2 - EN735Term Three: Power and PrivilegeTo Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee, 1960)

Students will explore the meaning of a prejudiced society and the impact it has on cultural assumptions and beliefs. Students will come into close contact with the association of power and privilege in a Southern American State. Students will have their first encounter of an unseen exam and develop the skills that are required for this type of task.

Term Four: Messages and Meaning

Students will explore a variety of media, text and short stories that empower the marginalised or powerless. Students will refine their creative writing skills to construct a short story that delivers an important message to its readers.

AssessmentAnalytical Essay Narrative - Short Story Exam

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Extension English

Semester 1 - EN751Term One: A Hero & The BardThe Book Thief (Markus Zusak, 2005)

Through an examination of a contemporary and classic text students will be introduced to reading practices appropriate to secondary school English. They will develop an understanding and appreciation of the importance of language and literature in shaping an understanding and knowledge of the historical discourse and its influences before, through and beyond the text. Term Two: Finding Your Voice 10 Things I Hate About You & The Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare 1593)

Through an examination of a classic text, students will be introduced to reading practices appropriate to senior school English. They will develop an understanding and appreciation of the importance of language and literature in shaping contemporary texts. Students will also be guided with their first comparative task and the skills they can utilise in Years 11& 12. AssessmentPersuasive SpokenComparative Essay for Public Audience

Semester 2 - EN736Term Three: Power and Privilege To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee, 1960)

Students will explore the meaning of a prejudiced society and the impact it has on cultural assumptions and beliefs. Students will come into close contact with the association of power and privilege in a Southern American State. Students will have their first encounter with Academic Journals and create an analytical response to a question.

Term Four: Gothic Literature

Students will delve into the creative works of the gothic literature movement and the impact it had on society. Students will discover and discuss the influences and implications of ‘finding their own voice and being able to express it through the use of text. They may also have the opportunity to become familiar with classical literature through novels, novellas, poetry, film adaptations and drama. AssessmentLiterary AnalysisNarrative - Short story exam

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Semester 2 only

Love of Literature

Unit: EN737 Love of Literature

The purpose of this unit is to engage those students who yearn to be writers. This is their opportunity to explore their craft, develop ideas and showcase their skills. At the completion of this unit each student will have the writing confidence and skills required to be a published author. ‘Love of Literature’ is also an opportunity for students to explore an area of literature that speaks to them. They will complete an individual project that allows them to expand their knowledge and expertise in their special interest genre.

Texts include:Student selection

Assessment:The Red Suitcase Project (writing a chapter in a novel)Individual Project

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Semester 1 & 2 ***This subject is offered in consultation with the Inclusive Curriculum Team***


Unit: Literacy Short Course - LS060

This Short Course in Literacy is a one-unit course, developed to meet the Literacy requirement for attainment of a QCE.

Results in Literacy do not contribute to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) calculation.

The course focuses on aspects of literacy and does not replace the study of any subject from the current suite of senior English syllabuses. It will result in 1 QCE point being attained and the opportunity to complete a QCE pathway without taking a senior English subject. It can replace English or an elective subject.

This subject is suited for students in Years 10–12 who are competent in many areas of the curriculum, but may be at risk of not attaining the literacy requirement for the QCE.

In studying Literacy, students will learn about:

● personal identity and education● the work environment.

Studying Literacy supports:

● trade● industry● business● community services.

Assessment:

Students will complete the following assessments:

● extended response — written● extended response — short response● student learning journal.

English Pathways

Promotions only work as well as the marketing.

Year 10 Semester 1General English

EN741

Year 10 Semester 2Extension English

EN736

Year 10 Semester 2Essential English

EN734

Literature

General English

English and Literature Extension


Year 10 Mercy Year 11&12

Year 10 Semester 1Extension English

EN751

Year 10 Semester 1Essential English

EN721

Year 10 Semester 1*Literacy: Short Course

LS060

*The Literacy: Short Course subject selection is in consultation with the Inclusive Curriculum Team

Year 10 Semester 2General English

EN735

Year 10 Semester 1*Literacy: Short Course

LS060

Essential English

Year 10 Semester 2Love of Literature

EN737

QUESTIONS?● Check out the Mercy College Year 10 Handbook

(available on the Mercy Website)

● Speak to the English HOD - Mrs Crocker

● Discuss your options with your teacher

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