English
Subject Name | English |
Year Level | 9 |
Subject Length | Full year |
Subject Type | Compulsory |
Staff Contact | Kate Hynes kate.hynes740@schools.sa.edu.au |
ContentYear 9 English focuses on developing the knowledge, understanding, skills and processes of speaking, listening, reading, viewing and writing with purpose, clarity and confidence within the fields of language (knowing about the English language), literature (appreciating, understanding, analysing and creating literature) and literacy (expanding the skills of English usage). |
|
AssessmentStudents complete various written, oral, and multimodal tasks to demonstrate their language skills, knowledge, and understanding, and they are assessed against the Australian curriculum achievement standards. By the end of year 9, students will demonstrate:
|
|
Additional InformationStudents will be enrolled in Connect English, English or Extension English based on teacher recommendations and parent approval. Teacher recommendations are based on previous achievements, PAT and NAPLAN results. |