Year 9 English

English is the study and use of the English language in spoken, written and visual texts. It is a mandatory study in the NSW curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12.

The study of English is guided by the belief that language learning occurs and develops through ever-widening contexts. Through this study, students learn about the power, value and art of the English language for communication, knowledge and pleasure. Shakespeare is studied in each of Stages 4 & 5. In Stage 5 at Waverley College, a Shakespeare play is studied in Year 9.

Course Content

• Romeo and Juliet
• Genre study
• Study of a Poet
• Media and Film
• Writng and Media unit: Images of Masculinity
  

Assessment Information

The English assessment program consists of class work, across-form assignments and scheduled examinations.

Visiting drama program

Year 9 students view and respond to drama programs presented by visiting drama ensembles.

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools

All boys in Year 9 participate in this competition conducted by the University of New South Wales.

National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)

All boys Year 9 complete tests in Language Conventions, Writing, Reading, and Numeracy (with and without a calculator) in May. These tests measure performance compared to National benchmarks.