English L2a Academic
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: R. Scott.
Course Highlights: Developing critical thinking and analytical skills and applying these to written text and film. Completing a Writing Portfolio and series of static images. Reading and writing about 6 texts of your choice on a theme that interests you. This course supports a strong academic programme for students who enjoy English, have strong reading and writing skills, can confidently sit external exams and who are considering Level 3 English and tertiary study.
Vocational Pathway: Manufacturing and Technology, Construction and Infrastructure, Creative Industries, Primary Industries, Social and Community Services, Services Industries.
This course can lead to: Increasing enjoyment of and confidence in reading, writing and speaking. Leads to English at Level 3. Upon successful completion of the course students gain University Entrance Literacy. A subject endorsement is available from this course.
For more information, please see the Head of English, Ms Scott or your Year 11 English teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
Literacy plus 10 credits at Level 1
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$20 for Course Book
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
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NZQA Info
English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.6 - Create a crafted and controlled visual and verbal text
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English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
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English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
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English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
Optional Assessments
This standard is offered optionally in consultation with your teacher.
External
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English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5