Unit 3 Language that influences
- Topic 1 Creating and shaping perspectives on community, local and global issues in texts
- Topic 2 Responding to texts that seek to influence audiences
Year 12 Essential English
Achieve your best as you study in detail the texts, concepts and skills that matter most to success in Senior English. You will read and respond to literary and other texts, analyse diverse representations of the world, and strengthen your own skills in the expression of your creative ideas and insights. From working with everyday texts in their many forms to exploring in depth specific works of poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, film and new media, you'll grow as a learner with Cluey there to support you.
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Unit 4 Representations and popular culture texts
- Topic 1 Responding to popular culture texts
- Topic 2 Creating representations of Australian identities, places, events and concepts
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- Reading, viewing, listening, representing, speaking and other language skills
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Year 12 Essential English
Year 12 Essential English focuses on language and literacy skills, building on students' understanding of work, community and the world.
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Unit 3 Language that influences
Topic 1 Creating and shaping perspectives on community, local and global issues in texts
Topic 2 Responding to texts that seek to influence audiences
Unit 4 Representations and popular culture texts
Topic 1 Responding to popular culture texts
Topic 2 Creating representations of Australian identities, places, events and concepts
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