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11–12English EAL/D 11–12 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2026
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Year 11
Year 12
EEA-11-01

analyses the ways an author’s choice of textual forms and features shapes meaning in texts from different modes and mediums

EEA-11-02

explains the ways context, cultural references and perspectives influence composition and audience response

EEA-11-03

explains the connections between texts

EEA-11-04

communicates information, ideas and opinions in a range of modes for a variety of purposes, audiences and contexts

EEA-11-05

composes critical and creative texts that use textual form and language features to shape meaning for a range of purposes and audiences

EEA-11-06

identifies how choices of language, form and structure can shape meaning in own compositions

EEA-12-01

evaluates the ways an author’s choice of textual forms and features shapes meaning in texts from different modes and mediums 

EEA-12-02

analyses the ways context, cultural references and perspectives influence composition and audience response

EEA-12-03

analyses the connections between texts

EEA-12-04

communicates ideas, perspectives and arguments in a range of modes for a variety of purposes, audiences and contexts

EEA-12-05

composes critical and creative texts that use textual form and language features to shape meaning for a range of purposes and audiences

EEA-12-06

explains how choices of language, form and structure can shape meaning in own compositions