WACE English past exams 2020–2025, by year and topic

Unit 3 — Analyse and critically appraise how the conventions of texts influence responses (engaging and responding) · 1 mapped question

Also in this topic: the ways language patterns can create meaning · how expectations of genres have developed and the effect when those expectations are met or not met · how responses to texts and genres may change over time and in different cultural contexts — question-level mapping in progress; the year table above links every official paper.

Unit 4 — Evaluate different perspectives, attitudes and values represented in texts (language and textual analysis) · 1 mapped question

Also in this topic: analysing content, purpose and choice of language · analysing the use of voice and narrative point of view · exploring other interpretations and aspects of context to develop a considered response — question-level mapping in progress; the year table above links every official paper.

Unit 4 — Create a range of texts (creating texts) · 1 mapped question

Also in this topic: using appropriate language and stylistic features to sustain a personal voice and perspective · using nuanced language · synthesising ideas and opinions to develop complex argument · substantiating and justifying their own responses using textual evidence · using appropriate quotation and referencing protocols · using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading · using accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and metalanguage — question-level mapping in progress; the year table above links every official paper.

The rest of the syllabus

Question-level mapping for these areas is still being verified. Every official paper covering them is in the year table above.

• Unit 3 — Compare texts from similar or different genres and contexts (texts in contexts) — analysing language, structural and stylistic choices · explaining how each text conforms to or challenges the conventions of particular genres or modes · analysing and evaluating how similar themes, issues, ideas and concepts are treated in different texts
• Unit 3 — Compare and contrast distinctive features of genres (language and textual analysis) — analysing the techniques and conventions used in different genres and modes · considering how the conventions of genres can be manipulated · examining how genres and their conventions have changed over time
• Unit 3 — Create a range of texts (creating texts) — transforming and adapting texts for different purposes, contexts and audiences · making innovative and imaginative use of language features · using and experimenting with text structures and language features related to specific genres for particular effects · sustaining analysis and argument · using appropriate quotation and referencing protocols · using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading · using accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and metalanguage
• Unit 3 — Reflect on their own and others’ texts (reflecting) — analysing and evaluating how different texts represent similar ideas in different ways · comparing and evaluating the impact of language features used in a variety of texts and genres · considering the role of the audience in making meaning
• Unit 4 — Investigate and evaluate the relationships between texts and contexts (texts in contexts) — undertaking close analysis of texts · examining how each text relates to a particular context or contexts · comparing the contexts in which texts are created and received
• Unit 4 — Evaluate how texts offer perspectives (engaging and responding) — the selection of mode, genre and type of text · the ways viewpoints and values are represented · the selection of language features that generate empathy or controversy
• Unit 4 — Reflect on their own and others’ texts (reflecting) — analysing and evaluating how different attitudes and perspectives underpin texts · questioning the assumptions and values in texts · identifying omissions, inclusions, emphases and marginalisations · discussing and evaluating different interpretations of texts