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

Implementation from 2026
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Year 11
Year 12
ESD-11-01

uses strategies to explain information and ideas in a variety of texts

ESD-11-02

explains how authors shape meaning and influence audiences through context, textual form and features in a range of modes and mediums

ESD-11-03

identifies connections between texts

ESD-11-04

composes critical and creative texts that structure information and ideas for particular purposes

ESD-11-05

communicates ideas and perspectives using accurate terminology, grammar and textual evidence

ESD-12-01

uses strategies to explain and interpret information, ideas and perspectives in a variety of texts

ESD-12-02

analyses how authors shape meaning and influence audiences through context, textual form and features in a range of modes and mediums

ESD-12-03

describes connections between texts

ESD-12-04

composes critical and creative texts that structure ideas, information and arguments for particular purposes

ESD-12-05

communicates perspectives and arguments using accurate terminology, grammar and textual evidence