Year 10
English
Syllabus

Study a wide range of texts: novels, plays, poetry, film, media, and digital texts

Analyse how texts reflect and shape individual and cultural identities

Explore themes, characterisation, and narrative techniques

Engage with Australian literature, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices

Reflect on personal interpretations and responses to texts

Evaluate arguments, perspectives, and techniques used by authors

Make connections between texts, contexts, and contemporary issues

Develop independent, critical, and creative thinking skills

Create imaginative, persuasive, and analytical texts

Use sophisticated sentence structures, grammar, and vocabulary

Plan, draft, edit, and refine written and multimodal compositions

Write for a variety of audiences and purposes with clarity and impact

Analyse how language choices shape meaning and influence audiences

Apply grammar, punctuation, and spelling conventions accurately

Expand vocabulary and use language effectively in different contexts

Understand how language evolves and varies across cultures and media

Participate in formal and informal discussions, debates, and presentations

Listen critically and respond thoughtfully to others

Use persuasive and expressive language in spoken texts

Develop confidence, fluency, and audience awareness