VCE English (Year 11)

VCE English (Year 11) on VCE Vault: 15 lessons written for Year 11 (VCE, Victorian Certificate of Education), 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$12.99.

VCE English (Year 11) study notes: 54 pages covering 15 topics (PDF, A$9.99).

Lessons

Unit 1 — Reading & Exploring Texts

• Close Reading — The VCE Approach (free) — Develop close reading skills required for VCE analytical responses.
• Developing Interpretations — Unit 1 (free) — Construct a nuanced interpretation of a set text.
• Text Response Essay — Structure (free) — Structure a high-quality analytical text response essay.

Unit 1 — Crafting Texts

• Crafting Texts — Unit 1 AoS 2 (free) — Write original texts for specified audience, purpose and context.
• Voice, Tone and Stylistic Choices — Manipulate voice, tone and syntax for effect.
• Language and Structure — Grammar for VCE — Use sophisticated grammar and syntax for effect.
• Editing and Redrafting — Edit and redraft work for substantial improvement.

Unit 2 — Reading & Exploring Texts

• Exploring a Second Text — Unit 2 — Explore and respond to a second Unit 2 text in depth.
• Connecting Texts — Thematic Patterns — Identify thematic patterns across multiple texts.

Unit 2 — Exploring Argument

• Exploring Argument — Unit 2 AoS 2 — Identify and analyse arguments and persuasive language.
• Analysing Visual and Multimodal Arguments — Analyse persuasive techniques in visual and multimodal texts.
• Writing an Argument Analysis Essay — Write a structured argument analysis response.
• Oral Presentations — Constructing Arguments — Construct and deliver a persuasive oral presentation.

Exam & SAC Technique

• Exam and SAC Technique — Manage time and pressure in VCE English SACs and exams.
• Bridge to Year 12 English — Prepare for the Year 12 English study design and summer holidays.