2018 Yr. 11 English StepUP PowerPoint

• Have an ‘overview’ understanding of the Year 11
English course
• Tell your parents you’re pumped about English next year
• Describe Unit 1 & 2 assessment requirements
• Know what you have to do over the break to prepare for
Outcome 1
Learning Intentions
Success Criteria
Yr.11 English StepUP 2018

Year 11
English
in 60 seconds

Reading & Creating Texts
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Read this Write this

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Read this Write this
Reading & Creating Texts

Analysing and Presenting Argument
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Read & analyse these Write this

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Read these Then present it orally

Reading & Comparing Texts
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Read this… Write this
…watch this

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Read these Write this

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Read & Analyse this Write this…again

The rules…
…and stuff.

VCE English is made up of a series of ‘Outcomes’
which represent the knowledge and skills you need to
master over a set period of time.
the basics

To successfully complete an English
unit you must complete:

You must receive an S in every Outcome
to receive an S for the Unit.
You are not eligible to receive your VCE
if do not pass a minimum of three out
of the four Units of VCE English.

SACs: What are they?
• Formal assessment tasks.
• Compulsory to complete
You will receive SAC questions prior to sitting
the SAC (unless otherwise advised) and your
teacher will go through the task with you.

Unless the SAC Guidelines state otherwise, you are allowed
to bring to the SAC:

Read each SAC Guidelines sheet carefully.
No other material is to be used during the SAC.
Paper for planning and writing will be distributed by
your English teacher.
All materials will be collected up at the end of
each session of the SAC.

missing a SAC due to illness
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE?
Time arranged for
you to complete SAC
NoYes
Score awarded 0 Score
Time arranged for
you to complete SAC

If you receive a ’UG’…
MPSC VCE Redemption Policy…
Your original numerical SAC score will stand,
but pursuing redemption will give you another
chance to receive an S for the Outcome.

Year 11 texts
Here are the texts you will be studying
You must read them during the holidays!

Yr. 11 English
Course Outline

UNIT 1:
Outcome 1: Reading & Creating texts
• Creative Writing, ‘No Sugar’ by Jack Davis
• Text Response, ‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini
Outcome 2: Analysing and Presenting Argument
• Language Analysis, Analysis and comparison of
the use of 2 persuasive texts
• Oral Presentation, Speech intended to persuade +
Statement of Intention

UNIT 2:
Outcome 1: Reading & Comparing texts
• Comparative Analytical Response, ‘Twelve Angry Men’
by Reginald Rose & ‘The Crucible’ by Nicolas Hytner.
Outcome 2: Analysing and Presenting Argument
• Point of View, Written
• Analysis of Persuasive Language, Speech
intended to persuade + Statement of Intention

…let’s
take a
closer
look

UNIT 1
SEMESTER 1

‘No Sugar’ by Jack Davis
Students develop creative responses to
texts, explore how purpose and audience
affect the choices they make as writers
in developing ideas and planning work,
and make choices about structure,
conventions, and language to
develop voice and style.

‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini
Students develop an analytical response
dealing with the ways in which a
text conveys meaning and various
points of view on key concerns. They
include textual evidence to support
their interpretation.

Analysis and comparison of the use of 2 persuasive texts
Outcome 2: Analysing & Presenting Arguments
Students analyse the presentation
of argument and the use of
language to position the intended
audience, in two persuasive texts

Outcome 2: Analysing & Presenting Arguments
Speech intended to persuade + Statement of Intention
Students craft and present reasoned,
structured and supported arguments
to position audiences. Their speech is
accompanied by a written statement
of intention, articulating the decisions
made in the planning process.

UNIT 2
SEMESTER 2

Outcome 1: Reading & COMPARING texts
’12 Angry Men’ by Reginald Rose
‘The Crucible’ by Nicholas Hytner
Students compare the presentation
of ideas, issues and themes in two
texts, discussing important
similarities and differences

Outcome 2: Analysing & Presenting Argument
Point of View - written
Student create a text which
presents a point of view, and
identify and analyse how
argument and persuasive
language are used in text/s that
attempt to influence an audience

Outcome 2: Analysing & Presenting Argument
Analysis of Persuasive Language
Students analyse the presentation
of argument and the use of
language to position the intended
audience, in persuasive texts

2018 Yr. 11 English StepUP PowerPoint

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