English Level 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Whaea R. Allen.
English Level 1
This course covers a variety of English skills and texts. It creates a pathway for those students who wish to take English on to Levels 2 and 3.
Level 1 English will refine students’ reading, writing, listening, speaking and presenting skills. English texts will include both literary and non-literary texts, and student will develop their skills of analysis using a variety of text types.
As part of the course, students will be entered for one external standard and two internal standards which are all compulsory.
The internally assessed standards are:
1.1: Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
1.2: Produce a verbal and visual personal response to texts.
The externally assessed standard is:
1.4: Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of texts - 5 credits
Course Overview
Term 1
Research - students' area of interest.
Term 2
Reading - Unfamiliar texts, short texts, novel and film.
Term 3
Writing - Essay, reports and other formal writing forms.
Introduction to Film Analysis
Term 4
Film Analysis
Recommended Prior Learning
Students will have completed Years 9 and 10 English. The course is compulsory for all Year 11 Students.
Assessment Information
Students will work to the set Assessment Schedule.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: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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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.