English
English
LEVEL ONE
Code: L1ENG
Course Description
In this course you will develop the reading, writing and oral language skills required to achieve across a range of subjects and for participation in everyday life. You will have the opportunity to explore and debate texts and ideas that challenge and engage. This course also provides a sound base for achieving success in Level 2 English and Level 2 as a whole.
Assessment
20 credits including at least one external assessment.
Progression Criteria
To move to an academic English course at Level 2, we will expect students to have 10 credits, including credits from at least one external Achievement Standard.
LEVEL TWO
It is compulsory that all students take either Level 2 English or Level 2 Literacy for Work.
ENGLISH
Code: L2ENG
Course Description
Many vocations, tertiary courses and recreational interests still expect a good grounding in English to be paramount. This course readies students for these experiences beyond secondary school. Many of the standards offered also meet UE literacy requirements of 10 credits (5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing).
Assessment
10-22 credits including at least one external assessment.
Entry Criteria
At least 12 credits in Level 1 English, including credits from at least one external Achievement Standard.
LITERACY FOR WORK
Code: L2LFW
Course Description
This cross-curricular course will allow students the opportunity to gain NCEA English credits. It will also support students in the language components of their other subjects. This is a student-centred course based on their specific and individual needs. Students may also bring in work from other subject areas and gain support with the reading and writing aspects of their assessments.
Assessment
A range of English unit and achievement standards will be available.
Entry Criteria
None
LEVEL THREE
Code: L3ENG
Course Description
In this course you will gain the written, verbal and visual skills necessary for competent communication that will ready you for future study and vocational pathways. You will co-construct your course and the standards you do with your teacher.
Course of Study
This course includes opportunities to:
produce extended pieces of writing in selected styles
complete independent research
respond critically to literature including film, television, and a variety of written texts respond critically to unfamiliar prose and poetry texts
Assessment
A combination of internal and external credits up to a total of 25 credits.
Entry Criteria
A minimum of 14, including credits from at least one External Achievement Standard from Level 2 English or by the discretion of the HoD of English.