Year 10 English

Analyzing how speakers establish credibility and authority through specific linguistic choices.

Examining the structural elements of famous oration and their impact on public sentiment.

Students analyze how writers and speakers use emotional appeals to connect with and sway their audience.

Students explore how logical reasoning and evidence are used to build a compelling and credible argument.

Students deconstruct the structure and persuasive techniques employed in newspaper editorials and online opinion articles.

Students apply their understanding of rhetorical appeals to construct their own persuasive arguments on a chosen topic.

Students engage in structured debate, focusing on developing counter-arguments and rebuttals.

Students analyze how images, colors, and layout are used persuasively in advertisements to influence consumer behavior.

Students deconstruct the persuasive techniques, symbolism, and satire used in political cartoons to convey messages.

Investigating how physical environments in Gothic literature mirror the internal psychological states of characters.

Deconstructing the techniques authors use to create doubt in the reader's mind regarding the truth of the story.

Students identify and analyze common character archetypes and their evolution within Gothic literature.

Students explore how authors use symbolic objects, events, and language to hint at future developments and deeper meanings.

Students examine how Gothic literature explores the aesthetic concepts of the sublime (awe-inspiring terror) and the grotesque (disturbing deformity).

Students differentiate between types of horror in Gothic literature, focusing on internal psychological torment versus external supernatural threats.

Students explore how Gothic texts often critique societal norms, power structures, and scientific advancements of their time.

Students analyze the characteristics of the Byronic hero and their role in Gothic literature, exploring their appeal and moral ambiguity.

Students examine the use of frame narratives in Gothic literature and how they contribute to suspense and narrative complexity.

Exploring how traditional storytelling techniques are adapted into contemporary written forms.

Analyzing how Indigenous poets use verse to address social justice and historical trauma.

Students examine how Indigenous authors express the profound spiritual and cultural connection to land and place.

Students explore how Indigenous languages and dialects are used to assert cultural identity and resist assimilation.

Students analyze how Indigenous texts confront and reinterpret historical events, particularly those related to colonization and its aftermath.

Students investigate the role of humour in Indigenous storytelling as a tool for resilience, critique, and cultural affirmation.

Students engage with modern Indigenous authors and artists, exploring diverse forms of expression and current issues.

Students explore how Indigenous texts address concepts of justice, law, and reconciliation, often contrasting with Western legal frameworks.

Students investigate the cultural and spiritual significance of Dreaming stories and their role in transmitting knowledge and values.

Critiquing how digital platforms shape self-representation and public perception.

Evaluating how news is constructed and disseminated through automated systems and echo chambers.

Students learn to identify and analyze various forms of bias in news reporting and digital content.

Students explore ethical considerations in online interactions, including privacy, cyberbullying, and digital citizenship.

Students deconstruct the rhetoric of online arguments, identifying logical fallacies and the tactics of internet trolls.

Students investigate the implications of artificial intelligence in creating realistic but fabricated media, focusing on its impact on truth and trust.

Students explore how digital platforms enable new forms of storytelling, including interactive narratives, podcasts, and web series.

Students examine the legal and ethical issues surrounding copyright, fair use, and intellectual property in the digital age.

Students analyze how digital platforms compete for user attention and the implications for information consumption and mental well-being.

Analyzing how tragic flaws drive the plot and lead to the inevitable downfall of the protagonist.

Comparing a classic play with a film or modern prose adaptation to see how meaning changes across contexts.

Students deconstruct Shakespeare's use of iambic pentameter, metaphors, similes, and other poetic devices.

Students explore recurring themes of political power, social hierarchy, and interpersonal conflict in Shakespeare's plays.

Students investigate how Shakespeare's plays were originally performed and how modern interpretations bring them to life.

Students examine the portrayal of gender and societal expectations for men and women in Shakespearean drama.

Students delve into the concept of the tragic hero, exploring the interplay of free will, destiny, and moral choice.

Students explore Shakespeare's lasting impact on language, literature, and popular culture.

Students differentiate between Shakespearean comedies and tragedies, analyzing their distinct conventions, themes, and dramatic purposes.

Experimenting with different narrative points of view to find the most effective way to tell a story.

Using non-linear structures and experimental forms to enhance the impact of a story.

Students learn techniques for creating believable and engaging characters, including internal and external traits.

Students practice using vivid imagery, sensory details, and action to convey information rather than direct exposition.

Students learn to write realistic and purposeful dialogue that reveals character, advances plot, and creates tension.

Students explore how to create immersive settings and establish a distinct atmosphere through descriptive language.

Students learn to weave overarching themes into their narratives through character actions, symbolism, and plot events.

Students engage in a multi-stage revision process, focusing on refining their creative writing for clarity, impact, and stylistic flair.

Students learn to structure a compelling plot, including rising action, climax, and resolution, and control the pacing of their narrative.

Students learn that texts can be interpreted in various ways depending on the reader's perspective and the context of the text.

Students examine how gender is portrayed in texts, discussing stereotypes, expectations, and the impact of these representations.

Students investigate how social class, wealth, and power influence characters, relationships, and events within a text.

Students explore how texts represent different cultures, identities, and the impact of historical events like colonisation on individuals and communities.

Students analyse characters' actions, thoughts, and feelings to understand their motivations and the internal struggles they face.

Students consider how their own background, experiences, and beliefs influence their understanding and interpretation of a text.

Students compare and contrast various interpretations of a text, considering how different perspectives can enrich understanding.

Students learn the basic tenets of feminist literary criticism and apply them to analyze gender dynamics and female representation in texts.

Students explore Marxist literary criticism to analyze how texts reflect and critique socio-economic class structures and power struggles.

Students learn to develop focused, arguable research questions that guide their inquiry and academic writing.

Students develop critical skills for evaluating the credibility, bias, and relevance of academic and non-academic sources.

Students learn to integrate information from multiple sources to build a coherent argument, avoiding simple summarization.

Students focus on developing clear, concise, and arguable thesis statements for academic essays.

Students learn to organize complex arguments into logical, well-supported paragraphs and sections.

Students practice seamlessly integrating textual evidence into their writing and correctly citing sources using academic conventions.

Students develop an appropriate academic voice, focusing on objectivity, formality, and precision in language.

Students engage in a collaborative workshop to refine their research essays through peer feedback and instructor guidance.

Students learn strategies to avoid plagiarism, including proper paraphrasing, summarizing, and citation practices.