Year 9 Advanced English
This elective course seeks to develop writing skills within students across a range of text types. There is a strong emphasis on writing for publication and expanding opportunities for students to develop sophisticated and complex writing skills. At least two writing-based excursions are provided.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: One Semester
Prerequisites: At least a B in Year 8 English and a keen interest in writing
Contact Person: English Learning Area Leader: Stephen Summers - stephen.summers@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: Australian Curriculum - Year 9 English
Topic Overview
- Spring poetry writing
- Student journalism
- Feature Article writing
- Writing for Competitions
- Excursions to a newsroom and to a literary festival
Assessment Overview
Creating Texts
- A free choice poem entered for Spring Poetry magazine
- An investigative feature article into a community issue or charity
- A portfolio of student selected writing, including news reports and writing for publication (reviews and writing competitions)- must contain at least two polished and published types of writing