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Students will analyse and interpret a selection of war poetry from different time periods and write a narrative responding to a nominated theme from a selected poem.
This unit will explore worldview and the influence it has on interpersonal relationships in real life and within texts through the lens of poetry. Poetry is so important because it helps us understand and appreciate the world around us. Poetry’s strength lies in its ability to shed a “sideways” light on the world, so the truth sneaks up on you. If we embrace it, poetry can offer us a way to empathise with one another. It can lead us away from hate towards love, and from violence to mercy and understanding. Poetry is a distilled language where the essence of the message is revealed to the audience. While prose is usually explicit in its form, poetry is written in such a way that the reader has to interact with the writer/author.
Students will explore, deconstruct and evaluate a number of historical war poetry texts to investigate how individuals in society dealt with such a harsh time in history. They will explore how timeless themes have been expressed in a range of poetry and will respond to these poems by generating an imaginative narrative extended response.
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This unit will explore the power of transformation and how one text can be transformed into another mode or genre. Students will read the photographical autobiography by Cameron Bloom and the film adaptation of the same name. This will enable students to explore universal concepts of family, belonging, identity and disability. To add to this analysis, students will explore a variety of written and visual media which position the audience in relation to these concepts as well.
The purpose is for students to develop their unique ‘voice’ and ability to position an audience. Students will learn the skill of developing a comparative feature article to analyse the text to film transformation.
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Students study a variety of Australian media texts, exploring societal and cultural issues of Australia. They will explore persuasive techniques and the manipulation of language to influence an audience. They will create a persuasive text to position the public audience to accept a specific representation. |
In this unit, students will engage in an illuminating literary voyage as they delve into the timeless masterpiece, "The Merchant of Venice." Harnessing the transformative power of analysis, they will dissect Shakespeare's intricate narrative and characters through multiple lenses, inviting them to unravel layers of meaning and ethical complexities. Navigating the interplay between justice and mercy within the story, students will cultivate critical thinking, empathy, and discernment. By embracing the art of analysis, they will not only decode the nuances of literature but also hone invaluable skills for understanding the multifaceted world around them, aligning with the school's ethos and fostering a deeper connection to the Christian virtues of compassion, fairness, and thoughtful reflection. |
