General English

STAGE 2 - 2026

General English 

Year 12
LengthFull Year (20 SACE Credits)
Pre-requisites

B- or higher in Stage 1 General English  
OR 
C grade or higher in Stage 1 Pre-Literary Studies 

Additional Costs

NIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Learning Concepts

  • Comparing and Analysing Texts 
  • Understanding of Language and Film Techniques 
  • Develop Digital and Media Literacy Skills 
  • Express Ideas Through Clear and Fluent Writing 
  • Extracting Evidence from Texts to Substantiate Ideas 
  • Create Texts for a Range of Audiences 
  • Critically Respond to Texts  

 

Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Responding to Texts (30%)

  • Film Study 
  • Novel/Drama Study 
  • Mass Media Comparison

Assessment Type 2: Creating Texts (40%)

  • Writing for Publication  
  • Writer’s Statement 
  • Narrative 
  • Argument 

Assessment Type 3: Comparative Analysis (30%)

  • External Essay

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Connected
  2. Flexible Thinking
  3. Curious

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