ENGLISH MAINSTREAM

VCE English Units 1 & 2 (Year 11):


Analytical Text Response:

Text Analysis
Analytical Essay Writing


Comparative Text Analysis:

Comparison of Two Texts
Writing Comparative Essays


Persuasive Language and Media Analysis:

Language Techniques
Argument Analysis
Analytical Commentary


Creative and Imaginative Responses:

Creative Writing
Reflective Writing


VCE English Units 3 & 4 (Year 12):


Analytical Text Response:

Close Text Study
Essay Writing Skills


Comparative Text Response:

In-Depth Comparison
Developing Arguments


Argument Analysis:

Media Texts
Persuasive Techniques
Persuasive Essay: Constructing a response that evaluates the effectiveness of arguments, analyzing intended impact on different audiences.


Oral Presentation:

Developing a Persuasive Argument: Researching a current issue, developing a clear stance, and using persuasive language techniques to build a compelling argument.
Public Speaking Skills: Effective delivery, engaging the audience, managing voice modulation, and using body language.
Rebuttal and Defense: Responding to questions or counterarguments, defending the stance with confidence.


Creative Response to Text:

Creative Interpretation: Reimagining a scene or character’s perspective, or creating a parallel narrative inspired by themes in the text.
Reflective Commentary: Explaining the choices made in the creative response, including language, tone, and narrative structure.