Year 10 EAL – English as an Additional Language

LEVEL: Year 10

LENGTH: Full Year

Recommended background: This subject is intended for students for whom English is an additional language.

Content:

Year 10 English as an Additional Language further develops English language competence in spoken and written English. Students read, view and respond to a range of texts including novels, short stories, non-fiction and media texts. Students participate in a range of individual and group oral language tasks and analyse the performance of themselves and others. Students create a wide variety of texts and show an understanding of the writing process, the purpose of writing and the audience. Expository, analytical, journalistic and creative texts are emphasised.

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes. This includes assessment of achievement in listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and creating.

Eligibility criteria apply to this course.

This leads to: Stage 1 EAL – English as an additional language