Year 8 English

LENGTH: Full year

KEY CONTACT: Sharmaine Mills

COURSE CONTENT:
The Year 8 English curriculum is built around the three strands of Language, Literature and Literacy. Along with these strands, there is a focus on developing knowledge, understanding and skills in reading, viewing, writing, speaking, listening and creating. There is also an emphasis on developing expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling and clarity of ideas.

Students will be exposed to a range of texts, both shared and independent, including novels, plays, poetry, short stories and films, as well as extracts and examples from electronic and print media. Students are also provided with opportunities to develop their grammar, reading fluency and ICT skills.

Oral language is a significant part of the course. Students will be supported to express their own ideas, both orally and in writing, in a clear and logical manner. In-class activities will require students to work individually and in groups.

ASSESSMENT:
Students are assessed based on the concepts, capabilities and dispositions of the South Australian curriculum.

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil