12ENGA

Level 2 English Academic

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Wright.

This course is designed for English Language Learners and students who may need additional support with their language skills. This course takes the place of an English Literature course.

At the senior level a number of academic pathways have been designed to assist students ultimately to gain English competency and Literacy. Students will be supported in maximizing their language learning as well as their analytical skills.  

This course provides students with the opportunity to complete their Literacy co-requisite qualification (if they have not achieved Level 1 Literacy) as well as engaging with a variety of NCEA standards.


Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level

Recommendations:

9 English Literature

(9ENGL)

Year 9


9 Literacy Support

(9LITS)

Year 9

This is a support class for students in 9 English Literature.

Invitation only course.

9 English Academic

(9ENGA)

Year 9

This course is for Year 9 students who are developing their academic skills in English.  

Placement will be based on recommendations from previous schools, PAT results, and teacher recommendations.

9 English Language 

(ENLL)

Year 9

This is a support class for students in 9 English Academic.

Invitation only course.

10 English Literature

(10ENGL)

Year 10

Year 9 English/ 9 English STEAM

10 Literacy Support

(10LITS)

Year 10

This is a support class for students in 10 English Literature.

Invitation only course.

10 English Academic

(10ENGA)

Year 10

Year 9 English Academic

10 English Language

(10ENLL)

Year 10

This is a support class for students in 10 English Academic.

Invitation only course.

Level 1 English Literacy

(11ENGS)

1

Year 10 English/ 10 English STEAM.

Invitation only course.

Level 1 English Literature

(11ENGL)

1

Year 10 English/ 10 English STEAM.

Level 1 English (11ENGE)

1

Year 10 English/ 10 English STEAM.

Students who are in this class will have expressed an interest in completing a Level 2 standard as an external (Unfamiliar Texts). Placement is limited and will be based on outcomes in Year 10 courses, teacher recommendation, and student timetables.

11 English Academic

(11ENGA)

1

Year 10 English Academic

11 English Language

(11ENLL)

1

This is a support class for students in 11 English Academic. 

Invitation only course.

Level 2 English Literature

(12ENGL)

2

Level 1 English Literature/ Visual/ Writing.

SACs students can take this course and consult with their teacher and LE to opt out of an External standard where necessary

Level 2 English Visual

(12ENGV)

2

Level 1 English Literature/ Visual/ Writing.

Level 2 English Writing

(12ENGW)

2

Entry at HoD discretion. Completion of Level 1 English Literature/ Visual/ Writing.

Students who take this course will have proven levels of written accuracy.

SACs students can take this course and consult with their teacher and LE to opt out of an External standard where necessary.

12 English Academic

(12ENGA)

2

Level 1 English Academic.

12 English Language

(12ENLL)

2

This is a support class for students in 12 English Academic.

Invitation only course.

Level 3 English Literature

(13ENGL)

3

12 credits minimum at Level 2 English Literature/Visual/Writing or at the discretion of the HoD.

SACs students can take this course and consult with their teacher and LE to opt out of an External standard where necessary.

Level 3 English Writing

(13ENGW)

3

12 credits minimum at Level 2 English Literature/Visual/Writing or at the discretion of the HoD..  

SACs students can take this course and consult with their teacher and LE to opt out of an External standard where necessary

Level 3 English Literacy

(13ENGS)

3/4

This course is for students who have yet to gain University Entrance Literacy. 

The course is internally assessed and is a unit standard course. This course is not an University approved subject.


Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91098 v3
NZQA Info

English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91099 v4
NZQA Info

English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91106 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 16
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 16
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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