ENG3

English Level 3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Whaea R. Allen.

English Level 3

This course covers a variety of English skills and texts. Students are expected to enter for the two external standards and three internal standards

In addition, some optional internal standards may be negotiated with the teacher. 

This course will provide an opportunity to gain literacy for University Entry. 

Core standards:

AS 91479 Critical Texts

AS  91475 Writing Portfolio

AS   91478 Connections Across texts

External Standards:

AS 91474 Written texts

AS 91474 Unfamiliar Texts

Optional internally-assessed topics include:
AS 91476 Speech
AS 91477 Visual Essay






Course Overview

Term 1
Satire and Creative Writing

20th Century Drama and Novel – Power and Oppression
• The Crucible

Term 2
20th Century Drama and Novel – Power and Oppression
• The Handmaid’s Tale

20th Century Poetry – the female voice
• Carol Anne Duffy The World’s Wife Collection

A Profound Look into the Human Condition
• Shakespeare’s Sonnets

Term 3
Identity / Cultural Differences / Racism in the 20th Century
• The Danger of a Single Story Ted Talk
• The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Term 4
Exam Revision and Study Skills

Recommended Prior Learning

A pass in at least two English external standards at Level Two, together with internal standards. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Basic pens, pencils, exercise book or refill.

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.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91472 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-08-29, Week: 2023-08-29

A.S. 91474 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91475 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-08-29, Week: 2023-08-29

A.S. 91478 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91479 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 22
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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.