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Year 13 english
These Year 12 topics strengthen the higher-order skills that senior English courses commonly draw on: structuring comparative essays, evaluating the reasoning in arguments, responding to unseen texts and considering texts through different critical perspectives. They are general skill-building resources to support, not replace, the requirements of a learner's state or territory course.
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Language
Literature
- Comparative essay writingFull lesson · 60 minStructure a comparative essay that analyses two texts together, using an integrated structure, comparative language and a thesis that addresses both texts.
- Responding to unseen textsTopic outlineDevelop a reliable process for reading, annotating and responding analytically to a short unfamiliar text under timed conditions.
- Critical perspectives on textsTopic outlineConsider how a text can be read through different lenses, such as historical, feminist or ecological perspectives, and evaluate alternative interpretations.
Literacy
- Evaluating arguments and reasoningFull lesson · 55 minEvaluate the strength of arguments by examining evidence and reasoning, and identify common logical fallacies in persuasive texts.
- Reflective and creative responsesTopic outlineWrite imaginative pieces inspired by studied texts and reflect on the language choices made, explaining how they create meaning for an audience.