9 English
9Engl Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr K. Lee.
Year 9 English
English is the study of story, meaning, communication, and identity. We study English so we can interact more successfully with the world around us, effectively explain our points of view, develop empathy for others, fuel our artistic nature, and discover who we are through reading stories and writing our own. English grows our minds, hearts, and souls.
In Year 9 English at Glenfield College, we build on the skills already established through primary and intermediate education and introduce students to the new skills and concepts they will need to master to be successful at English in a high school context. Year 9 English focuses on:
· Literature studies of novels and short texts, such as poetry and short stories
· Developing the academic writing skills required to write paragraphs with a logical argument
· Improving written literacy, such as using punctuation and grammar accurately
· Both creative and non-fiction forms of writing
· Participating effectively in thinking and learning discussions
· Developing close reading and language analysis skills
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will read/watch/listen to a range of texts and critically analyse the connections between them. In the process, students will develop the ability to think critically and improve the fluency of their writing.
Term 2
Students will develop their understanding of visual language by analysing various aspects of film and/or television. In the process, students will develop the ability to think critically and improve the fluency of their writing.
Students will also read, and respond to independently selected texts, which will strengthen their reading skills.
Pathway Career Pathways
Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Fabrication Engineer, Youth Worker, Deckhand, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Teacher Aide, Taxi Driver/Chauffeur, Flight Attendant, Waiter/Waitress, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Counsellor, Carpenter, Table Games Dealer, Farm Assistant, Dental Assistant, Retail Sales Assistant, Chemical Production Operator, Insurance Claims Officer, Cleaner, Trainer, Interpreter, Pharmacy Technician, Musician, Hotel Porter, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Dairy Farmer, Storeperson, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Holiday Park Manager, Accountant, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Customs Officer, Acupuncturist, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Air Traffic Controller, Dog Trainer, Aircraft Loader, Driving Instructor, Personal Assistant, Anaesthetist, Early Childhood Teacher, Business Analyst, Animal Care Attendant, Electrician, Veterinary Nurse, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Aquaculture Farmer, Arborist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Artist, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Film and Video Editor, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Auctioneer, Sound Technician, Author, Baker, Cafe Worker, Courier/Delivery Agent, Primary School Teacher
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryStationery required: 2x 1B5 exercise book, pack of 4 coloured highlighters, small post it notes, pens, glue stick and scissors.