A student responds to and composes texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis and pleasure.

- Learn about the intended purpose of texts - Learn to graphically represent aspects of stories from all mediums - Learn to understand inference and become good at observing it in texts - Learn about context, and how it affects communication A student uses a range of processes for responding to and composing texts. - Learn to use suggestions for better planning, inc. brainstorming with the internet - Learn to compose a text in a limited (exam style) time - Learn to be able to appreciate others ideas and perceptions - Learn to develop an effective editing approach A student responds to and composes texts in different technologies - Learn to use ICT and discover many many excellent resources - Learn to understand how medium affects the understanding of texts - Learn about social networking - Learn about ethics and technology use A student uses and describes language forms and features, and structures of texts appropriate to different purposes, audiences and contexts. - Learn about the conventions or characteristics of certain text types - Learn about the use of tense (past, present, future etc) in English - Learn about the metalanguage of the English technical talk

- Learn about the importance of thinking about the audience of your text A student makes informed language choices to shape meaning with accuracy, clarity and coherence. Learn about public speaking and how to get better at it Learn about persuasive language, and how to use it Learn about grammar Learn about punctuation and the importance of vocabulary

A student draws on experience, information and ideas to imaginatively and interpretively respond to and compose texts Learn to use your imagination again Explore the world of narrative Learn about symbolism and metaphor Learn about identification with texts and how they can inspire

A student thinks critically and interpretively about information, ideas and arguments to respond to and compose texts. - Learn how to search the web better - Learn about objective statements and subjective statements - Learn to summarise a text - Learn to present information in a logical manner

A student makes connections between and among texts. Learn to compare different types of texts with similar theme Learn about style Learn about bias Learn to compose texts with opinion

A student demonstrates understanding that texts express views of their broadening world and their relationships within it. - Learn to identify connections that texts have on personal experiences - Learn about empathy - Learn to analyse alternative views of the world - Learn about film and media techniques used to make connections to people A student identifies, considers and appreciates cultural expression in texts. Learn to understand the role of culture in our society Learn about assumptions and their effects Learn about stereotypes in the media The real role of fairytales

A student uses, reflects on and assesses individual and collaborative skills for learning. Learn to understand task requirements Learn to better understand your learning style Learn to be a teacher Learn about collaboration

Grammar

Learn to understand the technical jargon used in grammar. Learn to use grammar to your advantage Learn to write with more power Learn about nouns Learn about verbs Learn about adjectives Learn about adverbs Learn about pronouns Learn about prepositions Learn about adjectival and adverbial clauses Learn about the imperative

- Learn about dependent and subordinate clauses - Learn about register - Learn about tense Punctuation - Learn about the purpose and the power of punctuation - Learn about using commas and when they should become full stops - Learn about semi colons - Learn about colons - Learn about quotation marks - Learn about apostrophes and possession