Year 9 English

Term 1 focuses on targeted preparation for NAPLAN writing, reading, and language conventions, ensuring students develop the key skills needed to excel in these nationwide assessments.

Students engage with a diverse range of texts including allegories, Shakespearean drama, historical fiction, Gothic literature, and science fiction stories and films, broadening their understanding of different genres and literary techniques.

Short response practice is systematically included from Term 2 through Term 4, helping students hone concise analytical writing skills critical for school assessments and higher-level English studies.

Each term includes dedicated school assessment preparation with practice tasks aligned to syllabus requirements, empowering students to confidently approach their assessments and improve academic outcomes.