Level 3 English Writing
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Milburn.
This English option is for independent learners who enjoy the Writing and Reading strands of the English curriculum. Students need not have taken Writing courses in the previous years, but should be passionate about English. It will cover a range of texts from both traditional and new canons of work and students can tailor their internal assessments to suit texts that interest them.
In this course, students craft their writing skills through weekly writing sessions, with the goal of building an extensive portfolio. Prompts, based on a range of the written and visual texts studied in class, will be provided.
This course supports the critical thinking and content required for the English Scholarship examination.
Students who take this course will have proven levels of written accuracy. It is recommended students discuss their suitability for the course with their current English teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
An additional Literacy Support course may be offered for extra scaffolding in this subject.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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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
Technical Writer, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Journalist, Communications Professional, Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Crane Operator, Driving Instructor, Nanny/Child Carer, Archivist, Historian, Conservator, Curator, Records Adviser, Librarian, Library Assistant, Business Analyst, Author, Editor, Insurance Adviser, Signmaker, Actuary, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Workplace Relations Adviser, Personal Assistant, Human Resources Adviser, Ranger, Health Services Manager, Survey Interviewer, Production Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Management Consultant, Barrister, Civil Engineer, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Early Childhood Teacher, Policy Analyst, Trainer, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths