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11–12English Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024)

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Implementation from 2026
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Year 11

Reading to write: Transition to English Standard

Students undertake the close reading of quality texts from a variety of Loading  and mediums. In doing so, they develop the knowledge to appreciate, understand, analyse and evaluate the ways texts convey complex ideas, relationships, endeavours and scenarios. Central to this focus area is developing student capacity to Loading  perceptively to texts through their own thoughtful Loading  and judicious Loading  on their knowledge and skills as writers. Students read texts that are aesthetically, stylistically or conceptually engaging to inspire or provoke them to respond critically and creatively. Through wide reading and the close study of texts, students develop insights into the world around them, deepen their understanding of themselves and the lives of others, and enhance their enjoyment of reading.

Understanding
  • The power of Loading  to shape and influence meaning

  • The ways mode, medium and Loading  shape meaning

  • The ways various language features, including figurative elements, shape ideas, Loading  and experiences

  • The ways close analysis of language and literary devices informs interpretations of familiar and unfamiliar texts

  • The ways personal experience is transformed into imaginative texts across a range of purposes, Loading  and contexts

  • The similarities and differences in Loading  and structures within and between texts

Responding
  • Loading  persuasive, discursive and imaginative texts that explore increasingly complex ideas

  • Compose texts that make thematic and stylistic connections with other texts

  • Compose texts that explore a range of Loading  and perspectives, including their own

  • Compose texts that integrate different modes and mediums for a range of purposes and audiences

  • Draft, edit, revise and refine texts for a range of purposes and audiences

  • Use appropriate metalanguage to assess and reflect on the value of writing

  • Use accurate spelling, punctuation, Loading  and metalanguage in creating Loading  and creative texts
     

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