Literacy

Students extend and apply their literacy capability by, for example:

• researching, reading, and analysing sources of information related to aspects of contemporary Australian and global political systems and issues
• identifying, organising, and analysing political sources that represent multiple perspectives
• evaluating and understanding the power and use of language from various sources
• communicating information, concepts, and ideas related to politics
• considering a range of perspectives to identify intent, bias, facts, and opinions, and exploring how language and images can be used to represent meaning about political issues
• communicating information, concepts, and ideas related to politics
• articulating, discussing, and evaluating their thoughts through different modes of communication
• justifying points of view about controversial issues within the contexts of social power and civil disobedience
• developing skills in advocacy
• investigating and making informed comments about political events, using evidence to support their conclusions.