VCE: English: Units 1 & 2 Overview Topics Studied Learning Activities Assessment Prescribed texts: Reading and responding Unit 1 In 1 & 2 English students read a UNIT ONE to texts Outcome 1 - Text response range of texts with comprehension, Minimum of Two (short Close analysis of literary enjoyment and discernment, stories) - Tim Winton features of texts Outcome 2 - Context Area: developing confidence and The Crucible (play) - Creative writing linked to creative writing competence in responding and writing Arthur Miller the Contexts of study Outcome 3 -Issues Analysis - about what they read and view Issues analysis and oral oral presentations/written (including sustained and timed point of view responses responses). UNIT TWO Examination techniques Coursework: a range of class Students will: Night (novel) - Eli Weisel and essay writing and homework tasks develop their understanding of Look Both Ways (film Semester Examination oral language in different text) contexts Unit 2 discuss and analyse the themes, Outcome 1 - Text response ideas and issues in a range of essay texts and construct different Outcome 2 - Comparative Text responses Response Study a Context Area: Outcome 3 - Analysis 'Encountering Conflict' and Coursework: a of class 'Identity and Belonging' and and homework tasks write creatively in response to Semester examination this, taking into account audience, purpose and context. There are no re-requisites for entry into VCE English Units 1&2 as outlined by the VCAA. VCAA Study Design English English Pre-requisites/Pathways Link to VTAC Courselink Return to Subject List Course Outline
VCE: English: Units 1 & 2 Overview Topics Studied Learning Activities Assessment In 1 & 2 English students read a range of texts with comprehension, enjoyment and discernment, developing confidence and competence in responding and writing about what they read and view (including sustained and timed responses). Students will: develop their understanding of oral language in different contexts discuss and analyse the themes, ideas and issues in a range of texts and construct different responses Study a Context Area: 'Encountering Conflict' and 'Identity and Belonging' and write creatively in response to this, taking into account audience, purpose and context. There are no re-requisites for entry into VCE English Units 1&2 as outlined by the VCAA. Prescribed texts: UNIT ONE Minimum of Two (short stories) - Tim Winton The Crucible (play) - Arthur Miller UNIT TWO Night (novel) - Eli Weisel Look Both Ways (film text) Reading and responding to texts Close analysis of literary features of texts Creative writing linked to the Contexts of study Issues analysis and oral point of view Examination techniques and essay writing Unit 1 Outcome 1 - Text response Outcome 2 - Context Area: creative writing Outcome 3 -Issues Analysis - oral presentations/written responses Coursework: a range of class and homework tasks Semester Examination Unit 2 Outcome 1 - Text response essay Outcome 2 - Comparative Text Response Outcome 3 - Analysis Coursework: a of class and homework tasks Semester examination VCAA Study Design English English Pre-requisites/Pathways Link to VTAC Courselink Return to Subject List Course Outline
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