WACE English study plan

Annotate three unseen prose extracts (fiction, non-fiction, persuasive) to identify main idea, tone, and purpose in under 20 minutes each

Define and apply a 10-term analytical vocabulary list (e.g. connotation, juxtaposition, modality) by labelling evidence in each extract

Write a one-paragraph summary of each extract that states the central argument or theme in your own words

Build a personal annotation key (symbols for technique, evidence, effect) and use it consistently across all three extracts

Analyse how language features (diction, imagery, syntax) shape reader response in two persuasive texts, quoting at least four pieces of evidence per text

Compare two texts on the same issue and identify differences in tone, register, and intended audience

Practise writing short-answer responses (4-6 sentences) that follow a claim-evidence-effect structure

Self-mark your responses against a checklist of clarity, evidence use, and terminology accuracy

Read one extended text (novel, play, or long article) and map its structure, key turning points, and character or argument development

Draft an essay plan for a question on that text, including a thesis statement and three body-paragraph topic sentences

Select and embed at least six quotations, explaining the effect of each rather than just identifying it

Time yourself writing one full analytical paragraph in 15 minutes

Write a full analytical essay (600-700 words) under timed conditions of 45 minutes

Apply a consistent paragraph structure (point, evidence, technique, effect, link) across all body paragraphs

Edit the essay for cohesion, replacing vague verbs and removing repetition

Compare your essay against the week 3 plan to identify where structure held or broke down

Plan and draft one narrative or personal reflective piece using a clear structural arc (orientation, complication, resolution)

Experiment with three deliberate stylistic choices (sentence length variation, sensory detail, figurative language) and annotate where you used them

Draft one persuasive text (opinion article or speech) with a clear contention, three supporting arguments, and at least two rhetorical devices

Review both drafts for audience and purpose, adjusting register accordingly

Revise both week 5 drafts into polished final pieces, cutting at least 10% of words without losing meaning

Proofread for spelling, punctuation, and sentence-boundary errors using a personal error checklist

Write a 200-word reflection explaining the choices you made and why they suit the intended audience

Exchange one piece with a study partner or online feedback group and incorporate two pieces of feedback

Complete two full practice papers under exam timing, one reading-focused and one writing-focused

Mark your own responses using official-style criteria and record scores per skill area

Identify your three weakest skill areas from the marking and write a targeted action list for each

Re-attempt the lowest-scoring question type with the action list in front of you

Execute the week 7 action list by drilling each weak skill area for 30 minutes

Complete one final full practice paper under exam conditions and compare scores with week 7

Condense your notes into a two-page revision sheet covering analysis vocabulary, paragraph structures, and common errors

Rehearse a 10-minute planning routine for unseen essay questions