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When we read, we are able to travel to many places, meet many people, and understand the world.
– Nelson Mandela
At Beyond, we are dedicated to empowering students with the essential tools for success in English. We understand that many students, especially those from diverse backgrounds, face challenges as they embark on their high school journey, often grappling with fundamental aspects of the English language—Grammar and Punctuation, Reading, and Writing.
Our mission is clear: to bridge these gaps and foster comprehensive English proficiency. We believe in collaboration as the cornerstone of effective learning. In our courses, students join a vibrant community where they learn from each other and grow together.
Our holistic approach doesn’t just focus on academic achievement; it’s about nurturing self-confidence. We want students to believe in themselves and their English abilities. We know that confidence is the key to unlocking their full potential.
Through our courses, wehave seen our students transform into skilled communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners!
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Review & Consolidation
50 Minutes
Introduction of new topic – explanation & implementation
30 Minutes
Test yourself – reading and writing exercises
20 Minutes
Revision, preparing ahead, and setting homework
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
Week 1 | Introduction to Narratives | Introduction to Media and Persuasion | Introduction to Visual Literacy | Introduction to Poetry |
Week 2 | Exploring Point of View | Understanding the Target Audience | Introduction to “The Lost Thing” | Exploring Poetic Devices |
Week 3 | Developing Characters | The Power of Images | Analysing Visual Elements in “The Lost Thing” | Poetry and Emotion |
Week 4 | Building a Plot | Types of Persuasion | Analysing Visual Elements in “The Lost Thing” | Poetry and Music |
Week 5 | Setting and Description | Language Techniques | Exploring the Film Adaptation of “The Lost Thing” | Classic Poetry |
Week 6 | Writing Dialogue | Context and Bias | Analysing Film Techniques in “The Lost Thing” | Contemporary Poetry |
Week 7 | Planning and Organising a Narrative | News and Journalism | Comparing the Book and Film Versions of “The Lost Thing” | Poetic Analysis |
Week 8 | Developing and Writing Our Narratives | Fake News and Misinformation | Exploring Other Visual Texts | Poetic Forms and Styles |
Week 9 | Developing and Writing Our Narratives | Creating Their Own Media | Applying Visual Literacy Skills | Poetry and Social Issues |
Week 10 | Review & Reflection | Final Review and Reflection | Review, Reflection, and Exhibition | Culminating Poetry Showcase |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
Week 1 | Introduction to Identity | Introduction to Persuasive and Discursive Texts | Introduction to Advertising | Exploring Satire |
Week 2 | Language and Its Influence on Identity | Analysing Persuasive Texts | Understanding Target Audience | Satirical Techniques |
Week 3 | The Power of Names and Labels | Constructing a Persuasive Argument | The Power of Words in Advertising | Historical Context of Satire |
Week 4 | The Role of Dialogue in Shaping and Expressing Identity | Analysing Discursive Texts | Visual Elements in Advertising | Identifying Satirical Targets |
Week 5 | Language and Identity in Migrant Communities | Constructing a Discursive Text | Advertising and Consumer Manipulation | Analysing Satirical Texts |
Week 6 | Language and Identitiy in Migrant Communities | Identifying Bias in Texts | Advertising and Media Literacy | Crafting Satire |
Week 7 | Language and Identity in Indigenous Communities | Using Evidence in Persuasive and Discursive Writing | Creating Effective Advertisements | Satire in Visual Arts and Media |
Week 8 | Writing Dialogue to Cultivate Identity | Using Rhetorical Devices in Persuasive Writing | Advertising and Popular Culture | Sharing Satirical Works |
Week 9 | Writing My Autobiography | Using Concession and Refutation in Persuasive Writing | Advertising and Social Issues | Exploring Humour in Satire |
Week 10 | Review and Reflection | Review and Reflection | Review, Reflection, and Presentation | Final Reflection and Discussion |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
Week 1 | Introduction to Characters | Introduction to Shakespeare and His Context | Introduction to Voice | Exploring Poetic Voices |
Week 2 | Understanding Characters | Introduction to Shakespeare’s Plays | Analysing Voice in Texts | Understanding Indigenous Poetry |
Week 3 | Analysing Characters | Close Reading of Shakespearean Texts | Developing Your Writing Voice | Analysing Poetic Structures |
Week 4 | Characters in Alternate Scenarios | Close Reading of Shakespearean Texts | Persuasive Writing and Voice | Indigenous Voices in Australia |
Week 5 | Who Am I? | Close Reading of Shakespearean Texts | Reflective Writing and Voice | Indigenous Voices in the Asia-Pacific Rim |
Week 6 | My Character’s Journey | Shakespeare’s Political Influences | Analytical Writing and Voice | Cultural Context and Identity in Poetry |
Week 7 | Crafting Characters | Shakespearean Language and Vocabulary | Using Language to Evoke Voice | Indigenous Storytelling |
Week 8 | Characters in Stories | Shakespearean Language and Vocabulary | Expressing Voice through Creative Writing | Crafting Indigenous-Inspired Poetry |
Week 9 | Out of Our Comfort Zone | Modern Day Adaptations of Shakespeare | Finding Your Voice in Media and Digital Platforms | Sharing and Reflection |
Week 10 | Review and Reflection | Review and Reflection | Review, Reflection, and Showcase | Final Reflection and Cultural Appreciation |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
Week 1 | Introduction to Stageplays | Introduction to Context | Introduction to Manipulation and Representation | Introduction to Adaptations and Transformations |
Week 2 | Introduction to 12 Angry Men | Historical Context | Manipulation and Representation in Media | Understanding Literary Texts |
Week 3 | Act I of 12 Angry Men | Social Context | Manipulation and Representation in Media | Adaptations in Different Media |
Week 4 | Themes and Analysis of Act I | Cultural Context | Persuasive and Inclusive Language | Adaptations in Different Cultures |
Week 5 | Act II of 12 Angry Men | Political Context | Manipulation and Representation on Social Media | Modern Transformations |
Week 6 | Themes and Analysis of Act II | Authorial Context | Manipulation and Representation on Social Media | Case Studies in Adaptations |
Week 7 | Act III of 12 Angry Men | Reader Response | Manipulation and Representation in Creative Texts | Crafting an Adaptation |
Week 8 | Themes and Analysis of Act III | Personal Context | Manipulation and Representation in Creative Texts | Creative Adaptations and Fan Fiction |
Week 9 | Essay: Understanding Prejudice | Revision and Reflection | Manipulation and Representation in Creative Texts | Adaptations in Contemporary Literature |
Week 10 | Review & Reflection | Test | Review, Reflection, and Self-Assessment | Reflection on Adaptations and Transformations |
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Week 1 | Understanding the Rubric | |||
Week 2 | Unseen Texts | |||
Week 3 | Unseen Texts | |||
Week 4 | Understanding themes in your assigned texts | |||
Week 5 | Writing topic sentences | |||
Week 6 | Structuring your paragraphs | |||
Week 7 | Writing your introductions | |||
Week 8 | Putting together your essay | |||
Week 9 | Paper One Mock Exam | |||
Week 10 | Paper One Mock Exam Review |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
Week 1 | Understanding the Rubric | |||
Week 2 | Unseen Texts | |||
Week 3 | Unseen Texts | |||
Week 4 | Understanding themes in your assigned texts | |||
Week 5 | Writing topic sentences | |||
Week 6 | Structuring your paragraphs | |||
Week 7 | Writing your introductions | |||
Week 8 | Putting together your essay | |||
Week 9 | Paper One Mock Exam | |||
Week 10 | Paper One Mock Exam Review |
