Pre Stage 1


English - English

Course Length:

1 semester

Delivery:

Both semesters

SACE Subject Title:

English

SACE credits:

10 credits

Recommended Background:

Successful completion of Years 7 to 9 English

Required Background:

Year 10 students

Acceleration Opportunity:

NIL

Pathways:

Stage 1 English

Course Overview

This subject is the entry point for our regular English pathway. It is a good option for students who would like to keep their post-school choices open.


This general English course prepares students for success in mainstream English as they move toward Year 12 studies. They will develop skills in text analysis including short answer and essay-style responses.


It is recommended that students successfully complete at least 1 semester of Pre English before moving into Stage 1 English in Year 11.

Assessment 

  • AT1 Text Response: Novel Study
  • AT1 Text Response: Film Study
  • AT2 Text Creation: Multimodal
  • AT3 Intertextual Study: Transformative