*Option in Semester 2
The Essential English course is designed for students who may require a more vocationally oriented approach to English or may be aiming to directly enter the workforce upon completing their senior secondary studies. It may also be suited to students who need additional time and assistance to strengthen and refine their literacy skills to support their study in VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL), VCE Literature, or VCE English Language Units 1–4 and in other VCE studies.
Essential English enables students to improve their skills in comprehending and responding to a variety of texts, and to enhance their overall communication skills. The study may be taken as a bridging course into the VCE or by students completing technically oriented courses. Essential English also provides an opportunity for students to develop stronger connections in their literacy skills and the content will be presented in a variety of real life contexts and shorter models of print and multimodal texts. Where possible, teachers will allow students to choose between a variety of tasks that are best suited to their individual skills and interests.
Semester 2
This course provides a review of previously learnt English principles and enables students to strengthen their application of these. It aims at developing a student’s ability to investigate real life situations using their understanding of writing, speaking and listening skills. Content will be presented in a variety of real life contexts.
Assessment:
Assessment will be based on the completion of a variety of tasks including:
Recommendations:
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