Year 10 English

Year 10 English on VCE Vault: 13 lessons written for Year 10 (Victorian Curriculum), each with worked examples, practice questions and Aari, an AI tutor. The first 4 lessons are free; the whole subject is a one-off A$10.99.

Lessons

Writing

• Advanced Analytical Essay (free) — Write a sophisticated analytical essay integrating analysis, evaluation and context.
• Crafting Persuasive Texts (VCE Style) — Write persuasive pieces for real-world contexts (opinion articles, speeches, letters).
• Creative Writing — Voice and Form — Experiment with voice, form and point of view in creative pieces.
• VCE English Preview — Understand VCE English structure and strategies for success.

Reading and Viewing

• Reading Literary Texts — Deep Interpretation (free) — Read literary texts with deep interpretation of character, theme and technique.
• Argument Analysis — Language and Media (free) — Analyse persuasive texts and the language used to sway readers.
• Comparative Text Study (free) — Compare two texts and write integrated comparative essays (VCE preparation).
• Research and Citation — Research using credible sources and cite them properly.

Language and Literature

• Close Reading — Poetry — Close-read poetry to unpack meaning, form and language.
• Drama and Theatre — Analyse a play considering dramatic and theatrical techniques.
• Vocabulary and Sentence Craft — Use advanced vocabulary and varied sentence structure for powerful effect.
• Language Change and Variation — Describe how English varies across time, place and social groups.

Speaking and Listening

• Oral Presentations — Prepare and deliver a sophisticated oral presentation.