In Year 10 English, students consolidate and extend the skills developed throughout junior secondary in preparation for senior study. Guided by the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0, they analyse complex texts and examine how context shapes ideas, values and perspectives across literature and media. Students create analytical, persuasive and imaginative texts with greater independence, focusing on clear arguments supported by strong evidence. They refine vocabulary, structure and editing skills, and build confidence through discussions and presentations. Year 10 English strengthens the critical thinking and communication skills students need for senior subjects, future pathways and life beyond school.
Unit 1: Speculative Fiction Speculative Short Story In this unit, students explore a variety of information texts and narratives of the speculative fiction genre.
Comprehension Skills
In this unit, students engage with a range of literary texts and explore how authors create vivid descriptions of characters and settings through language features, literary devices, text structures and visual features.
| Unit 1 Assessment la - Imaginative Illustrated Narrative 1b - Reading Comprehension Exam
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| Unit 2: Art of Persuasion
Persuasive, multimodal speaking
In this unit, students engage with a variety of information, media and persuasive texts. Students explore persuasive techniques, how to discuss and expand on ideas, shape meaning and provide substantiation.
| Unit 2 Assessment 2 - Multimodal Persuasive Speech
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Unit 3: Power of Plays
'12 Angry Men' Response
In this unit, students complete an in-depth study of the play 12 Angry Men, analysing the events and character values, attitudes and beliefs.
| Unit 3 Assessment
3 - Multimodal Imaginative Spoken
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| Unit 4: Novel Study
In this unit students engage with a novel text and explore how text structures and language features, including literary devices and intertextual references, combine to create representations of characters, setting, plot and concepts, and contribute to the aesthetic qualities of the novel. | Unit 4 Assessment
4 - Analytical Essay
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