| Investigate and reflect on different ways of reading literary texts including: | how mode, medium and form shape responses to texts (ACELR002) the differences between initial personal responses and more studied and complex responses (ACELR003) how responses of readers and viewers can range from empathetic to critical (ACELR004) |
| Analyse distinctive features in literary texts including: | how text structures, language features and stylistic elements shape meaning and create particular effects and nuances, for example, through allusions, paradoxes and ambiguities (ACELR005) the use of figurative language and rhetorical devices to represent concepts and shape arguments, for example, symbolism, metonymy, types of irony, patterns of imagery (ACELR009) the use of sound and visual devices in literary texts to create particular effects, for example, assonance, prosody, rhyme, animation and voice-over narration (ACELR010) |
| Create analytical texts: | structuring arguments and points of view using relevant textual evidence (ACELR011) using appropriate linguistic, stylistic and critical terminology to respond to texts (ACELR012) experimenting with different modes, mediums and forms (ACELR014) |
| Create imaginative texts: | experimenting with aspects of style and form to achieve deliberate effects (ACELR017) reflecting on familiar and emerging literary forms for particular audiences and purposes (ACELR018) |
Relevant syllabus outcomes
| English Standard | |
| EN11-1 | responds to and composes increasingly complex texts for understanding, interpretation, analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure |
| EN11-3 | analyses and uses language forms, features and structures of texts, considers appropriateness for purpose, audience and context and explains effects on meaning |
| EN11-4 | applies knowledge, skills and understanding of language concepts and literary devices into new and different contexts |
| EN11-5 | thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and analytically to respond to and compose texts that include considered and detailed information, ideas and arguments |
| EN11-7 | understands and explains the diverse ways texts can represent personal and public worlds |
| EN11-9 | reflects on, assesses and monitors own learning and develops individual and collaborative processes to become an independent learner |
| English Advanced | |
| EA11-1 | responds to, composes and evaluates complex texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure |
| EA11-3 | analyses and uses language forms, features and structures of texts considering appropriateness for specific purposes, audiences and contexts and evaluates their effects on meaning |
| EA11-4 | strategically uses knowledge, skills and understanding of language concepts and literary devices in new and different contexts |
| EA11-5 | thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically to respond to, evaluate and compose texts that synthesise complex information, ideas and arguments |
| EA11-7 | evaluates the diverse ways texts can represent personal and public worlds and recognises how they are valued |
| EA11-9 | reflects on, evaluates and monitors own learning and adjusts individual and collaborative processes to develop as an independent learner |