Through the study of English, students develop skills and knowledge in the use of appropriate language for a wide variety of purposes. Students learn that language is both a vehicle of communication and a means by which social connection with other people is established. Through reading and viewing, listening and speaking, composing and using information and communication technologies, students develop skills and establish a framework of understanding that links texts to contexts. The skills of critical thinking developed through the study of English enable students to be effective and organised thinkers and communicators. The practical skills of clear, accurate speaking, writing and using technology are valuable tools for gaining access to participation in economic, social and political spheres.
Responding to Texts:
Students explore the human experience and the world through reading and examining a range of texts, including Australian texts, and making intertextual connections. Students consider the impact and influence of language features (e.g. sentence structure, punctuation, figurative language) and stylistic features (e.g. tone, imagery, layout, nominalisation, analogies, juxtaposition). Students analyse the ideas, perspectives, and influences expressed in texts and how these shape their own and others’ ideas and perspectives.
Creating Texts:
Students create imaginative, interpretive, and/or persuasive texts for different purposes, contexts, and audiences in written, oral, and/or multimodal forms. The text type and mode chosen for creating a text should be appropriate for the intended purpose, context, and audience, either real or implied.
Intertextual Study:
Students reflect on their understanding of intertextuality by analysing the relationships between texts, or demonstrating how their knowledge of other texts has influenced the creation of their own texts.
At Stage 1 assessment is school-based. Teachers make decisions about the extent and quality of the evidence of student learning with reference to the performance standards. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Stage 1 English through the following assessment types:
The study of English at Stage 1 provides a solid foundation for Stage 2 English or English Literary Studies.
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