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VCE English Primer is a compulsory subject. It will build on the skills and understanding you have developed so far in English, while also focusing on preparation for Year 11 English. You will find elements of the course are similar to Years 7-9 English, but you will also complete new tasks which will introduce you to aspects of VCE English.
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You will be provided with opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of each of the units studied through written classwork, homework, participation in class discussions and completion of Reportable Learning Tasks. Formal assessment will based on a range of tasks set by the teacher throughout the semester, including a personal/ analytical text response essay, writing for various purposes and audiences in a range of genres (such as creative, expository, persuasive ...) text forms, a prepared speech, a test and an essay analysing argument and language. There will be an English exam at the end of the unit.
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