Thames High School Thames High School

English Level 2

ENG2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Whaea R. Allen.

Recommended Prior Learning


A pass in at least two English external standards at Level One together with internal standards: personal reading, formal/creative writing, is recommended.


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 91106 Form developed personal responses to independently read texts supported by evidence.

AS 91105 Use Information literacy skills to form developed conclusions.

The optional internally-assessed topics 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 91107  Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence  





Learning Areas:

English


Assessment Information

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

Pathway

English Level 3

Career Pathways

Speech-Language Therapist, Management Consultant, Urban/Regional Planner, Journalist, Communications Professional, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Actor, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Human Resources Adviser, Barrister, Author, Hotel/Motel Manager


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

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.