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.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
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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
Pathway Tags
Trades, Armed Forces, Broadcaster, Reporter, Interpreter, Training Consultant, Librarian, Curator, Communications, Marketing Manager, Reviewer, Teacher, Editor, Lawyer, Publisher, Account Executive, Account Supervisor, Actor/actress, Administration, Administrative & Program Director, Administrative Assistant/Office Mgr., Advertising, Advertising Account Executive, Advertising Sales Representative, Announcer, Application Developer, Archivist, Area Coordinator, Assistant Account Executive, Assistant Editor/Production Editor, Associate Company Manager, Associate Director of Publicity, Associate Editor, Associate/Public Accountant, Attorney, Author, Bank Officer, Book Publisher, Bookstore manager, Broadcast Advertising Manager, Broadcasting, Business Operations Senior Planner, Buyer, Career Counselor, Certified Public Accountant, Child Care Specialist/Teacher, Columnist, Commodities Trader, Communication, Communication Skills Trainer, Communications Assistant, Community Affairs Specialist, Computer Manager/Consultant, Confidential Assistant Exec,
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.