ENG2

English Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Whaea R. Allen.

English Level 2

This course covers a variety of English skills and texts. Students are expected to enter for the two external standards and then a selection of at least three internal standards in negotiation with their class teacher. This course will provide an opportunity to gain literacy for University Entrance. 

Core Standards 

AS 91101 Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing.

AS 91105 Use Information literacy skills to form developed conclusions.

AS 91107 Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence

The optional internally-assessed standards are:
AS 91102  Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text  
AS 91103  Create a crafted and controlled visual and verbal text  
AS 91104  Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence  
AS 91106 Form developed personal responses to independently read texts supported by evidence.  




Recommended Prior Learning


A Merit grade or higher in the English External at Level One, together with the two internal standards 1.1 and 1.2 is recommended.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Basic pens & pencils along with an exercise book or refill.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Students will be given the choice to tailor their individual assessment programmes.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91099 v4
NZQA Info

English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91100 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91107 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 21
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.