Courses

Year 12 English Advanced

During each lesson, students develop:

• Key content issues for each text and Module
• Broader theoretical preoccupations related to each text
• The essential skills of critical analysis, articulate and concise writing and engaging oral communication
• Time management and planning skills under exam conditions
• Academic writing and expression skills to ensure success in every discipline of the Stage 6 Higher School Certificate

• Weekly Theory Booklets that introduce and examine a broad variety of texts, both written and visual. Students apply the skills of textual analysis, and compose formal written responses.
• Weekly Work Booklets which consist of exam-style writing tasks. They assist students in revising and applying the core knowledge and skills introduced in class, including formal essay writing and textual conventions.
• Templates for a variety of textual forms including essay writing. 
• Topic Tests to assess students' progress. Students perform the test under strict exam conditions. This gives students an opportunity to practice exam techniques acquired and assess their progress before they sit for school and external exams.
• One to one feedback on written work. This is provided through weekly workshops, ‘The Writing Centre’, for students who need to improve analytical and written skills, and want to review school and / or Matrix assessment tasks.
• Additional help with their school work. Students are encouraged to make appointments to see their teacher before and after class in order to address their English concerns.
• Academic research materials and resources.