Westlake Girls’ High School
Level 1 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Wright.
Students interested in this course should express their interest to their English teacher and note this on the course selection form on their English classroom page.
Students in this course will need to attend the Level 1 English External examination and the Level 2 English External examination, which will be held on separate dates. Students should seek feedback from their Year 10 English teacher about whether this course is suitable for them prior to selecting this course.
Students will only be added to this class if their timetable allows and with teacher recommendation.
Students cover a range of thematic units, which include: study of novels, drama, short stories, poetry, Shakespeare, media, film, oral language and writing. Students extend their ability to understand, analyse and discuss oral, written and visual texts in preparation for NCEA Level 2 English. This course will focus on writing skills as well as literature studies.
All Level 1 students will begin the year with a thematic study looking at the language of protest.
The Internal Assessments for this course require accuracy in student writing. Students should seek feedback from their Year 10 English teacher about whether this course is suitable for them prior to selecting this course.
Students will be given the opportunity to complete both internal and external assessments.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
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
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