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.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
Assessments:
Term: 2023-08-29, Week: 2023-08-29
NZQA Info
English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence
NZQA Info
English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
Assessments:
Term: 2023-08-29, Week: 2023-08-29
NZQA Info
English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
NZQA Info
English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
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.
Pathway Tags
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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.