English / Year 7 / Literature / Responding to literature

Curriculum content descriptions

Compare the ways that language and images are used to create character, and to influence emotions and opinions in different types of texts (ACELT1621)

Elaborations
  • identifying stereotypes, prejudice and oversimplifications in texts
  • exploring ethical issues in literary texts drawing on a range of examples from the texts to illustrate and substantiate the views expressed
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • Personal and social capability Personal and social capability
ScOT terms

Literary devices,  Characters (Narratives),  Settings (Narratives)

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Syllabus bites – responding to literature

A web page with information, teacher guides and resources on responding to texts. This resource supports the NSW English K-10 syllabus.

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Snapseed - Google Play app

Retouch, adjust perspective and re-edit your photos with this photoediting tool. Free when reviewed 26/5/2015

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Syllabus bites: types of sentences

A web page resource with information, teacher guides and activities on types of sentences to support the Australian Curriculum in English K–10. It has detailed activities, links to resources and quizzes.