Course Overview
The Year 10 English program prepares students for the demands of senior high school and the HSC by developing skills in analysing complex texts, expanding vocabulary, and producing clear, sophisticated writing. Students study a range of text types, including prose, poetry, drama, and media, learning how to adapt their writing for different purposes and audiences. Emphasis is placed on refining analytical skills, essay structure, and the ability to support ideas with evidence.
Key Areas of Learning
Analysis of literary and non-literary texts
Essay and extended response writing
Vocabulary expansion and precise expression
Adapting writing to different forms and purposes
Comparative and thematic analysis
Recommended Reading List for Years 10
- Angelou, Maya. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Beckett, Samuel. Endgame
- Conrad, Joseph. Heart of Darkness
- Dickens, Charles. Tale of Two Cities
- Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Scarlet Letter
- Kafka, Franz. The Trial
- Shakespeare, William. Othello or King Lear
- Steinbeck, John. Of Mice and Men
- Wilde, Oscar. The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Woolf, Virginia. To the Lighthouse
Term Calendar - 2026
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30 pm to 8 pm
Duration: 10 weeks per school term
Fee: For enrolment details and fee, give us a call on 0431137611
Our Teaching Approach
Our English teaching approach combines consistent practice with targeted feedback to ensure steady improvement. Each week, students complete short quizzes to reinforce key skills and check understanding. Homework is marked with comprehensive, graded feedback so students know exactly where they are excelling and where they can improve. We also include speech presentations to build confidence, clarity, and persuasive communication skills. By combining analytical study of texts with writing practice and oral expression, we help students become adaptable, confident communicators who perform strongly in school assessments.