Thames High School
Year 10 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Whaea R. Allen.
This course looks at developing the skills of reading, writing, speaking and presenting. These will be integrated throughout the year using (novels, short stories, poetry, speeches and film), as well as completing an end of year project.
Students will also participate in the Digital Exams offered twice a year, which are compulsory for NCEA Level One.
Achievement Standard 32403 - Read written texts to understand ideas and information - 5 credits
Achievement Standard 32405 - Write texts to communicate ideas and information - 5 credits
Course Overview
Term 1
Foundation Skills: Comprehension
Grammar
Parts of Speech
Paragraph writing
E-Asttlle Reading & Writing
Acrostic Poem
Mini Research report
Term 2
Matariki Unit: Te Kahui o Matariki (the constellation of Matariki)
Purākau, (stories), Whakatauki (proverbs)
Celebrations
Short stories or Novel study
Plot elements
TEXAS Paragraphs
Static Image
Response to Text
Term 3
Film Unit: Close Viewing
Themes
Language & aspects of Film
Film Essay
Film Review
Term 4
Seminars: Group Work
Tangata Rongonui (Local celebrity)
Group Presentations
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 9 English
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Basic pens, pencils & an exercise book
Pathway
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.
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