Year 11 English
Year 11 is your introduction to Ormiston Senior College and NCEA. During the course of the year you will complete a mixture of both internal and external assessments.
We will study a range of texts and compose various pieces of writing such as, Formal Reports, Analytical Essays, and Creative Writing.
In terms of Analysis, we will study Written Texts (Short Stories, Novels, and Poetry) and and Visual Text (Film) which will be assessed in the External Examination at the end of the year.
We will study a range of texts and compose various pieces of writing such as, Formal Reports, Analytical Essays, and Creative Writing.
In terms of Analysis, we will study Written Texts (Short Stories, Novels, and Poetry) and and Visual Text (Film) which will be assessed in the External Examination at the end of the year.
Mary Shelley's FrankensteinAccess a range of resources to aid your film study of 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein'. You will develop your understanding of author's and director's craft, and build your analytical skills in preparation for the end of year exams.
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Poems from Other CulturesExplore a range of poems that address issues such as racism, slavery, home-sickness, having to learn a new language, styles of dress, and the aftermath of war.
This powerful and varied collection of poems will really make you think about your own beliefs, traditions, culture and roots. |
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Remember the TitansFollow the link to access a range of study materials for the film 'Remember the Titans'. You will find tasks to assist your analysis of the film, as well as past examination questions that will help your essay writing.
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Romeo and JulietClick to access a range of study materials related to history's most famous love story - 'Romeo and Juliet'. You will find a range of tasks to help you study the text and prepare for the end of year examination.
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Lost Innocents PoetryExplore a range of texts in which the poets express their grief, emotional turmoil, and question their own beliefs following the death of loved ones. These poweful and moving poems leave the reader with a strong sense of sadness created by skilled writers.
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AvatarReturn to Pandora! A reluctant hero. An epic journey. A choice between the life he left behind and the incredible new world he's learned to call home. Return to James Cameron's AVATAR - the greatest adventure of all time.
Follow the above link to access a range of resources that will aid your study of the ground-breaking film Avatar... |
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TwilightStudy how Catherine Hardwicke brings Stephanie Meyer's smash-hit novel "Twilight" to life on the big-screen. "Twilight" tells the story of the developing relationship between Bella and Edward - two teenage star-crossed lovers. The only problem is that Bella is human, and Edward is a vampire...
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