Extension English

Learning Concepts

Extension 1 & 2

• Analyse and interpret a range of texts 
• Decode the language of film and media 
• Develop skills of original thinking 
• Express ideas through clear and fluent writing 
• Identify human values 
• The ability to be technologically literate 
• Compare themes and ideas across different text types 

If you are considering university study, especially interstate or at ADFA, you are strongly encouraged to choose
SACE English General English or English Literary Studies. 
Some universities do not accept Essential English as meeting English entry requirements. 

Extension English 1

Assessment 1: Responding to Texts (10%):  

• Documentary Review 

Assessment 2: Creating Texts (20%): 

• Podcast Creation 
• Speculative Narrative with Writers Statement 

Assessment 3: Intertextual Study (10%): 

• Paired Text Essay 

Assessment 4: Exam (10%) 

Extension English 2

Assessment 1: Responding to Texts (10%): 

• Conventions of Theatre Essay  
• Critical Perspectives Extended Paragraph Task 

Assessment 2: Creating Texts (20%): 

• Satirical Multimodal Piece with Writer's Statement 
• Poetry Transformation 

Assessment 3: Intertextual Study (10%): 

• Structured Paragraph Task 

Assessment 4: Exam (10%)