VCE English / EAL
P A G E 2 7 | P A K E N H A M S E C O N D A R Y C O L L E G E S E N I O R S C H O O L 2 0 2 6 H A N D B O O K
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
The study of English empowers students to
read, write, speak and listen in different
contexts. VCE English and English as an
Additional Language (EAL) prepares students
to think and act critically and creatively, and to
encounter the beauty and challenge of their
contemporary world with compassion and
understanding. Students work to collaborate
and communicate widely, and to connect with
our complex and plural society with
confidence.
English/EAL Units 1-4
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
UNIT 1:
The focus of this unit is on students
making personal connections with
different types of texts.
Students create their own texts such
as stories, essays, blogs etc. based
around an idea framework, such as
“play” or “personal journeys”.
Students will develop their writing
skills through exploring the writing
process for different purposes.
UNIT 2:
The focus of this unit is on analysing
ideas in texts and how argument is used
to persuade.
Students examine the language of
persuasion through analysing written,
visual and spoken examples,
in addition to creating and presenting
their own argument on an issue.
UNIT 3:
The focus of this unit is on building and
developing students’ skills and
knowledge from Unit One:
examining ideas and meaning from
reading texts
creating and crafting their own texts
for specific audiences and needs.
UNIT 4:
The focus of this unit is on further
extending students’ skills and knowledge
from Unit Three:
the ability to explore ideas and
arguments in a variety of texts and
styles of presentation
the ability to construct and present a
structured argument expressing a
point of view; such as a debate,
discussion, dialogue etc.