Learning to critically analyse texts and write essays
The foundations of English is understanding how to analyse, evaluate and communicate ideas in writing. Our program breaks down prose, poetry and drama so students learn to write coherently, a critical skill for HSC English.
Term 1, 2024
29 Jan - 07 Apr
Elements of Prose Fiction and Textual Analysis
"Writing against the rules"
Constructing Narration in Creative Writing
Writing a Short Story
Poetic Movements and Their Context
Analysing Texts on Romanticism
Victorian Era of Poetry
Modernist Era of Poetry
Exam
Review
Term 2, 2024
29 Apr - 07 Jul
Study of "The Flowers"
Study of To Kill a Mockingbird
Study of To Kill a Mockingbird
Study of the Speech given by Stan Grant
Writing a Comparative Essay
Introduction to Shakespeare's Language
Advanced Rhetoricla Devices and Meter in Poetry
Shakespeare's Representation of Love in Speeches
Exam
Review
Term 3, 2024
22 Jul - 29 Sep
"Never Let Me Go"
"The Road"
Narrative Writing
Social Satire
Political Satire
Reportage
Protest Poetry
Protest Poetry
Exam
Review
Meet your mentors
Our Mentors are qualified English teachers, PhD Academics and recent state ranking high achievers. They mark all homework, providing personal and detailed feedback on your written work, to ensure individual improvement in all aspects of your English.
