Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Wright
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. 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.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Level 2 English Literature, Level 2 English Visual, Level 2 English Writing, Level 2 Media Studies
Recommended Prior LearningEnglish is a compulsory subject. Students can select between three courses at this level. Each Level 1 course offers differing Internal and External assessment opportunities.
An alternative course may be recommended for enrichment or extra support.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.S. 90849 v3 English 1.1 - Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 90850 v4 English 1.2 - Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), using supporting evidence | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 90851 v2 English 1.3 - Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 90852 v2 English 1.8 - Explain significant connection(s) across texts, using supporting evidence | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 90857 v2 English 1.6 - Construct and deliver an oral text | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
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