Year 8 English
Year 8 English
Length: 2 Semesters
Compulsory or Elective: Compulsory
Pre-Requisites: Nil
What will I learn?
In Year 8 English, you will study the way novels, plays, poetry, films and media texts communicate important ideas and explore issues within our society and others. There is an emphasis on Independent Reading and on applying the grammar of reading and writing in communication. You will also learn how authors and directors communicate their messages through their texts and develop your creative writing skills.
You will focus on reading, writing, speaking and using technology in different ways and for different purposes.
What attributes do I need?
- Demonstrate an interest in the world around you and of the wide variety of ideas presented through texts.
- Take risks with your learning and encourage others to do the same.
- Plan, revise and structure responses in a clear spoken and written manner.
What Learner Qualifiers suit English?
- Work as a positive member of class and small group discussions.
- Organisation and commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Critical thinking
How will I be assessed?
- Responding to Texts (50%): Poetry, Novel, Film and Visual Advertising Responses
- Creating Texts (50%): Creative writing and advertisement creations