Preliminary Year 2U English Standard

Students study at least two units of English in Year 11. They study Standard or Advanced English. In addition to Standard, the Fundamentals of English course may be undertaken. In addition to Advanced, the Extension course may be undertaken.

In the Preliminary English (Standard) course, students explore the ways events, experiences, ideas and processes are represented in and through texts.

Course Content

• The Power of Language
• Close study of text: Of Mice and men
• Area of Study: Journey: Away

Assessment Information

Students will be assessed on a range of skills including speaking, prepared and unseen writing tasks, the collation of research materials, as well as examination tasks.