
Year 9
English Syllabus
📚 Reading and Viewing
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Study a wide range of texts: novels, poetry, drama, film, media, and digital texts
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Analyse how texts represent ideas, people, and cultures
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Explore Australian literature, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
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Develop skills in comprehension, interpretation, and critical analysis
🧠 Thinking and Reflecting
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Reflect on personal responses to texts and learning
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Evaluate different viewpoints and arguments
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Make connections between texts, contexts, and personal experiences
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Develop independent and critical thinking skills
✍️ Writing and Representing
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Compose imaginative, persuasive, and informative texts
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Use advanced sentence structures, grammar, and vocabulary
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Plan, draft, edit, and refine written and multimodal texts
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Write for different audiences and purposes with clarity and creativity
🛠️ Language and Grammar
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Analyse how language shapes meaning and influences audiences
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Apply grammar, punctuation, and spelling conventions accurately
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Expand vocabulary and use language creatively and effectively
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Understand how language varies across contexts and cultures
🗣️ Speaking and Listening
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Engage in discussions, debates, and oral presentations
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Listen actively and respond critically and respectfully
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Use spoken language effectively in a range of contexts
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Develop confidence, fluency, and persuasive speaking skills




