11A English
Semester 1 (Unit 1 VCE)
| Week commencing Monday | Year 11 Coursework | |
| Unit 1 AOS2 Outcome 2 Crafting Texts | In this area of study, students engage with and develop an understanding of effective and cohesive writing. They apply, extend and challenge their understanding and use of imaginative, persuasive and informative text through a growing awareness of situated contexts, stated purposes and audience. On completion of this unit the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of effective and cohesive writing through the crafting of their own texts designed for a specific context and audience to achieve a stated purpose; and to describe individual decisions made about the vocabulary, text structures, language features and conventions used during writing processes. Outcome 1 AOS 2 Crafting Texts – Written Texts + Commentary – ‘Justice’ A Eulogy for the character ‘Charlie’ in the film ‘Charlie’s Country’A feature article on the Bark Salon art exhibitionA commentary task discussing the features of writing | |
| Transition week 1 18 November | Justice Begin with a MindMap that explores students understanding of Justice. Watch ‘Charlie’s Country’ on ClickView Create a Mind Map that looks at this text through the lense of Justice. What are the injustices that Charlie faces and why? How might Justice be achieved for Charlie? Ask students to make a timeline of Charlie’s life as depicted in the film. This will form the basis of their written task. | |
| Transition week 2 25 November | Justice Continue work on Charlie’s Country | |
| Transition week 3 2 December | Justice Complete Charlie’s Country folio task | |
| Term 1 | ||
| Wk 2 – 3 February | Check receipt of Folio Task from Transition Check receipt of Online form regarding Bark Salon exhibition Work on ‘commentary’ for Folio Task (Eulogy for Charlie) | |
| Wk 3 – 10 February | Justice ‘Charlie’s Country’ Complete commentary Complete draft 2 of Charlie’s Eulogy Discuss Bark Salon; give them example of ‘Feature Article’ about an art exhibition (for form/audience). | |
| Wk 4 – 17 February | Justice Bark Salon – write ‘Feature Article’ | |
| Wk 5 – 24 February | Justice Feature Article and bullet point commentary due this week Final submission (and check) of ‘folio’ | SS House Swimming – 16 Feb Scholars Assembly – 19 Feb |
| Wk 6 – 3 March | SAC: Handwritten section of crafted text. Skills check: Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar What are some of the key errors and issues to address in student’s writing? | |
| Unit 1 AOS1 Outcome 1 Reading and Exploring Texts | In this area of study, students engage in reading and viewing texts with a focus on personal connections with the story. They discuss and clarify the ideas and values presented by authors through their evocations of character, setting and plot, and through investigations of the point of view and/or the voice of the text. They develop and strengthen inferential reading and viewing skills, and consider the ways a text’s vocabulary, text structures and language features can create meaning on several levels and in different ways. On completion of this unit the student should be able to make personal connections with, and explore the vocabulary, text structures, language features and ideas in, a text. Outcome 1 AOS 1 Reading and Exploring Texts – Personal Response to Text (40) – ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller | |
| Wk 7 – 10 March | The Crucible Reading through text – classroom activities focused on Outcome 1 development of skills | Labour Day public holiday – 10 Mar SS Parent/Teacher Interviews |
| Wk 8 – 17 March | The Crucible Reading through text – classroom activities focused on Outcome 1 development of skills | ACS Swimming Carnival Community Day Fair |
| Wk 9 – 24 March | The Crucible Reading through text – classroom activities focused on Outcome 1 development of skills Choose ‘key scene’ from Crucible text Begin Personal Response Planning Document | |
| Wk 9 – 31 March | The Crucible Reading through text – classroom activities focused on Outcome 1 development of skills Re-read key scene from Crucible text Complete Personal Response Planning Document | |
| Term 2 | Holidays: 5th April to 21st April | |
| Wk 10 – 22 April (Tuesday) | The Crucible Writing time for Personal Response | MS/ SS Athletics |
| Wk 11 – 28 April | The Crucible Complete Personal Response Feedback, second draft and correction Introduce Oral Task Some planning time for Oral SAC (due end of term) | ANZAC Day service – 24 Apr ANZAC Day public holiday – 25 Apr |
| Unit 2 AOS2: Outcome 2 Exploring Argument | In this area of study, students consider the way arguments are developed and delivered in many forms of media. Through the prism of a contemporary and substantial local and/or national issue, students read, view and listen to a range of texts that attempt to position an intended audience in a particular context. They explore the structure of these texts, including contention, sequence of arguments, use of supporting evidence and persuasive strategies. They closely examine the language and the visuals employed by the author, and offer analysis of the intended effect on the audience. Students apply their knowledge of argument to create a point of view text for oral presentation. On completion of this unit the student should be able to explore and analyse persuasive texts within the context of a contemporary issue, including the ways argument and language can be used to position an audience; and to construct a point of view text for oral presentation. Unit 2 AOS 2:2 Exploring Argument – Oral Presentation (20) Oral Presentation 24/6/24 (in class) Unit 2 AOS 2:1 Exploring Argument – Argument Analysis Essay (40) AA Essay 16/8/24 | |
| Wk 12 – 5 May | Argument Analysis AA Handout AA Bookmark What is the purpose of AA AA Introduction Mullet Vaccine AA page 50 | |
| Wk 13 – 12 May | Argument Analysis Footy Crowds Need to Cut Down on the Booze AA page 30 | |
| Wk 14 – 19 May | Argument Analysis Spider Man and Elsa in Book Week AA page 35 | |
| Wk 15 – 26 May | Exam and Exam preparation (Argument Analysis focus) | |
| Wk 16 – 2 June | Exam and Exam preparation (Argument Analysis focus) | |
| Wk 1 – 10 June Sem 2 (Kings Birthday 9 June) | Oral Presentation Introduction and writing | |
| Wk 2 – 16 June | Oral PresentationFocus on key English skills; exam feedback | |
| Wk 3 – 23 June | Oral Presentation SAC | |
| Wk 11 – 30 June | Argument Analysis | |
Semester 2 (Unit 2 VCE)
| Unit 2 AoS1 Outcome 1 Reading and Exploring Texts | In this area of study, students develop their reading and viewing skills, including deepening their capacity for inferential reading and viewing, to further open possible meanings in a text, and to extend their writing in response to text. Students will develop their skills from Unit 1 through an exploration of a different text type from that studied in Unit 1. On completion of this unit the student should be able to explore and analyse how the vocabulary, text structures, language features and ideas in a text construct meaning. Please note, as we are studying a film text, vocabulary and text structures may refer to filmic techniques, structures, cuts etc. Unit 2 AOS 1 Reading and Exploring Texts – Analytical Response to Text (40) The Truman Show – Assessment 28/10/24 | |
| Wk 1 – 21 July | Develop foundational skills in film analysis, explore 1990s context, and prepare to view The Truman Show. | |
| Wk 2 – 28 July | Begin engaging with the film; identify symbols, techniques and the artificiality of Truman’s world. | House Music timetable |
| Wk 3 – 4 August | Explore character motives and analyse power dynamics through Truman’s relationships. | House Music timetable |
| Wk 4 – 11 August | Focus on the film’s conclusion and begin analysing core themes and symbolism. | House Music – 11 Aug Curriculum Day – 15 Aug (no lessons) |
| Wk 5 – 18 August | Compare visual texts, engage with critiques, and deepen theme understanding through key scenes. | |
| Wk 6 –25 August | Develop analytical writing skills and draw thematic connections across the text. | |
| Wk 7 – 1 September | Plan and draft a structured analytical SAC response using text evidence and metalanguage. | |
| Wk 8 – 8 September | Revise, discuss and complete SAC assessment in formal timed conditions. | Last Day of Term 3 – 12 Sept |
| Term 4 | ||
| Unit 2 AOS2: Outcome 2 Exploring Argument | In this area of study, students consider the way arguments are developed and delivered in many forms of media. Through the prism of a contemporary and substantial local and/or national issue, students read, view and listen to a range of texts that attempt to position an intended audience in a particular context. They explore the structure of these texts, including contention, sequence of arguments, use of supporting evidence and persuasive strategies. They closely examine the language and the visuals employed by the author, and offer analysis of the intended effect on the audience. Students apply their knowledge of argument to create a point of view text for oral presentation. On completion of this unit the student should be able to explore and analyse persuasive texts within the context of a contemporary issue, including the ways argument and language can be used to position an audience; and to construct a point of view text for oral presentation. Unit 2 AOS 2:1 Exploring Argument – Argument Analysis Essay (40) AA Essay in class w/o 3rd November | |
| Wk 1 – 6 October | Argument Analysis Using AA 2025 Booklet | |
| Wk 2 – 13 October | Argument Analysis Using AA 2025 Booklet | |
| Wk 3 – 20 October | Argument Analysis Using AA 2025 Booklet: preparing for the SAC | |
| Wk 4 – 27 October | Argument Analysis SAC completed in lessons | |
| Wk 5 – 3 November | Exam Practice paper and preparation Revising The Truman Show and Argument Analysis | Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 4th; no classes Monday and Tuesday |
| Wk 6 – 10 November | Year 11 Exams – Exam in 2 parts: Argument Analysis and Text Response (The Truman Show) | No classes, only Exams |
| Wk 7 – 17 November | Start working in Unit 3 (Year 12) – first unit TBC | First week of Transition |
| Wk 8 – 24 November | ||
| Wk 9 – 1 December | Last Day of Term 4 – 5th Dec | |