Level 2 English Writing
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Milburn.
A wide range of challenging and stimulating texts are offered to encourage critical thinking. Students also focus on a writing portfolio to enrich and develop their written language skills. Students are expected to read independently and widely, finding links between their own interests and content covered in class.
This is an extension class which includes a Level 3 External paper. Students who take this course will need to attend the Level 2 External examination and the Level 3 External examination.
Students who take this course will have proven levels of written accuracy. It is recommended students discuss their suitability for the class with their current Year 11 English teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
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 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
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English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence
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