Unit 3 – Textual connections
- Topic 1 – Conversations about concepts in texts
- Topic 2 – Conversations about issues in texts
Year 12 English
Achieve your best as you study in detail the texts, concepts and skills that matter most to success in Senior English. You will read and respond to literary and other texts, analyse diverse representations of the world, and strengthen your own skills in the expression of your creative ideas and insights. From working with everyday texts in their many forms to exploring in depth specific works of poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, film and new media, you'll grow as a learner with Cluey there to support you.
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Unit 4 – Close study of literary
- Topic 1 – Creative responses to literary texts
- Topic 2 – Critical responses to literary texts
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- Expression and structure in essays, comparisons, stories, speeches, presentations, short responses etc.
- Writing and editing in specific modes: analytical, creative, persuasive, discursive, reflective, informative, evaluative
- Reading, viewing, listening, representing, speaking and other language skills
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Year 12 English
Year 12 English encourages students to develop their skills in comprehension, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and original composition.
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Unit 3 – Textual connections
Topic 1 – Conversations about concepts in texts
Topic 2 – Conversations about issues in texts
Unit 4 – Close study of literary
Topic 1 – Creative responses to literary texts
Topic 2 – Critical responses to literary texts
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