Level 3 English with Shakespeare
13ENS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs A. Vaughan.
Recommended Prior LearningCompletion of Year 12 English with at least 12 Level 2 credits, or approval from the Learning Area Director. If students who select this course do not meet these pre requisites by the start of 2026, they will have the option to move into the 13 English Foundation course or to select another subject.
This is one of two mainstream Level 3 English courses offered. The distinction is to give students choice and to reflect their strengths and interests. Both courses are equal in status and difficulty and are approved for the same pathways.
In this course, students will read, view and critically respond to a wide range of literature, including Shakespeare, a film and a novel. Short and unfamiliar texts will also be woven throughout the year and used to help students refine their inference and close reading skills. The course will also include a writing portfolio and a literature research assessment where students access critical readings. They will progress further in their journey to becoming discerning readers and competent, confident users of language.
Please note: while this course is named after the great William Shakespeare, only one term is centred around the study of his work, and students can use either Shakespeare or their other written texts for their internal and external assessments. T
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will:
explore the characteristics of creative non fiction and draft a piece of their own;
study a novel;
draft a literary essay on the novel.
Term 2
Students will:
practise critical response to unfamiliar texts;
refine and edit their writing pieces for assessment;
study a Shakespearean play;
be introduced to critical and academic literature.
Term 3
Students will:
finalise their critical research assessment;
study a film;
prepare for and sit practice examinations.
Term 4
Students will:
revise prior learning and prepare for external assessments.
Assessment Policy & Procedures