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in this post, we breakdown what students in Years 9 and 10 need to do to succeed in English.
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Years 9 and 10 are important stages in your high school journey, but often students don’t make the most of their time. After a couple years of settling into high school, you are definitely not the new kid anymore. You know the system, you know your teachers, and you know how to cut corners.
It’s easy to think that Years 9 and 10 are easy and you don’t need to do much work. But you have to fight this complacency. The habits you build in Years 9 and 10 will set you up for success in Y11 and Y12.
Most students are shocked when they start Year 11. The expectations are so much higher than the year before. In English, the teachers and the syllabus demand far more independent study and writing from you than what was expected in Years 9-10.
In order to avoid the shock and stay on track for your final years, you need to develop some good study habits that will mean you start Year 11 with an edge.
Here is a two-step plan to get you started!
Years 9 and 10 are not as demanding in terms of the study required as Years 11 and 12. Take advantage of that free time to develop a solid reading habit. If you’re not sure where to start, go to your local or school library and start by browsing the shelves to see what catches your eye. Or view the Year 9 & 10 (Stage 5) Recommended Reading List for some reading ideas.
How it works:
Why it works:
Behind every great English essay is a systematic approach to study. In senior English you are required to produce answers to questions that show your analysis of a text.
You can build an efficient way of supporting your analytical skills by making study notes.
So what are study notes? Study notes are what you create to help you better see the complexity of a text in terms of its ideas.
How it works:
Why it works:
And that’s all it takes!
Regular reading and building study notes will set you on track for success in senior English!
If your child is struggling with English presently, Years 9 and 10 are the best time to help them get on top things. Learn how, here.
Written by Matrix English Team
The Matrix English Team are tutors and teachers with a passion for English and a dedication to seeing Matrix Students achieving their academic goals.© Matrix Education and www.matrix.edu.au, 2023. Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Matrix Education and www.matrix.edu.au with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.