English Level 1 - ENGLISH

English is the study of language and literature. It teaches students how to critically evaluate the world around them through what they read, see and hear.

Our Learning Area caters for students from Year 9 through to Year 13 (Level 3).

At Level 1, there are two available courses. As a result of students' skill development and achievement up to the end of Year 10, they will be placed into the English course most suited to their ability. The difference between the courses is based on the method of assessment and the pace of the class:

• L1ENG (English) All achievement standards are taught up to Excellence level.
• L1ENL (Literacy) is built around the Level 1 Literacy standards and Level 1 Communication English Unit Standards.

It is designed for students whose literacy skills require further development so that they can cope with the demands of NCEA.
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LEVEL:
NCEA Level 1 Achievement standards (23 credits)

PREREQUISITES:
English is compulsory at Year 9, 10 and 11.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
This course focuses on building upon the skills students have learned in Junior English and further develops their language skills to prepare them for NCEA assessment. Engaging in texts, such as short films, novels, poems, and songs, myths and legends. The course will develop students’ writing skills, reading comprehension, speaking skills, cinematographic and visual skills as well as critical thinking skills.

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students will require a 1B5 exercise book, pens, highlighters and, if possible, their own chrome book.

PATHWAYS / CAREER RELEVANCE:
Office worker, business owner, songwriter, actor, composer, solicitor, barrister, teacher, artist, journalist, editor, writer, film director, library assistant, librarian, real estate agent, graphic designer.

Note: These courses are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.

Standard Number	L/N	Standard Descriptor	NCEA Level	Credits Int	Credits Ext	Vocational Pathways
AS90849	L	English 1.1 - Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence	1		4	C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI
AS90851	L	English 1.3 - Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence	1		4	C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI
AS90052	L	English 1.4 - Produce creative writing	1	3		C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI
AS90053	L	English 1.5 - Produce formal writing	1	3		C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI
AS90856	L	English 1.11 - Show understanding of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, using supporting evidence	1	3		C&I, M&T, PI, SI, CI
AS90857	L	English 1.6 - Construct and deliver an oral text	1	3		C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI

Key: L = Contributes to 10 credits Level 1 Literacy : N = Contributes to 10 credits Level 1 Numeracy
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LEVEL:
NCEA Level 1 Achievement standards (21 credits)

PREREQUISITES:
English is compulsory at Year 9, 10 and 11.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
This course focuses on building upon the skills students have learned in junior English and further develops their language skills to prepare them for NCEA assessment. It is for students who struggle with literacy. They can work at their own pace and gain their Literacy requirements for NCEA. The credits offered are internally assessed. However, there is the opportunity for students, depending on their ability, to do an external achievement standard and have an opportunity to complete further achievement standards.

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students will require a 1B5 exercise book, pens, highlighters and, if possible, their own chrome book or computer..

PATHWAYS / CAREER RELEVANCE:
Trades, Office work, Service Industries, Armed Services, Customer Service.

Note: These courses are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.

Standard Number	L/N	Standard Descriptor	NCEA Level	Credits Int	Vocational Pathways
US3490 07	L	Complete an incident report	1	2
US10792 05	L	Write formal personal correspondence	1	3
US26622 04	L	Write to communicate ideas for a purpose and audience	1	4
US26624 05	L	Read texts with understanding	1	3
US26625 06	L	Actively participate in spoken interactions	1	3
AS90053	L	English 1.5 - Produce formal writing	1	3	C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI
AS90855	L	English 1.7 - Create a visual text	1	3	C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI

Key: L = Contributes to 10 credits Level 1 Literacy : N = Contributes to 10 credits Level 1 Numeracy
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LEVEL:
NCEA Level 2 Achievement standards (22 credits)

PREREQUISITES:
English is compulsory at Year 9, 10 and 11.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
This course focuses on building upon the skills students have learned in Level 1 English, and further develops their productive and receptive language skills to prepare them for NCEA Level 3 and tertiary education. The course aims to give students the opportunity to gain the English criteria for university entry. Students must be prepared to do homework. That will involve reading novels or extended texts and written work throughout the year.

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students will require a 1B5 exercise book, pens, highlighters and, if possible, their own chrome book or computer..

PATHWAYS / CAREER RELEVANCE:
The ability to write well and read for meaning is required in most walks of life. This course also prepares students for academic pathways of choice that do not necessarily include the study of literature. Journalist, Barrister, Solicitor, Librarian, Policy analyst, Advertising, business owner, Editing, Author, Teacher, blogger, media work.

Note: These courses are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.

Standard Number	RWB	Standard Descriptor	NCEA Level	Credits Int	Credits Ext	Vocational Pathways
AS91098	B	English 2.1 - Analyse significant aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence	2		4	C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC
AS91100	B	English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspect(s) of unfamiliar written text(s), through close reading, supported by evidence	2		4	C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC
AS91101	W	English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing	2	6		C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI
AS91104	L	English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence	2	4		PI, SI, SC, CI
AS91106	R	English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence	2	4		C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC

Key: R = Contributes to 5 L2 reading credits for UE : W = Contributes to 5 L2 Writing credits for UE B = Contributes to both
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LEVEL:
NCEA Level 1 & 2 Unit standards (24 credits)

PREREQUISITES:
English is compulsory at Year 9, 10 and 11.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
This course focuses on building upon the skiills students have learned in Level 1 Literacy, and further develops their productive and receptive language skills. The course aims to give students the opportunity to enhance their language skills based around a future employment focus.

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students will require a 1B5 exercise book, pens, highlighters and, if possible, their own chrome book.

PATHWAYS / CAREER RELEVANCE:
Trade related courses and apprenticeships, office wor, service industry, customer service. This course is designed to prepare students for the workforce.

Note: These courses are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.

Standard Number	Standard Descriptor	NCEA Level	Credits Int	Vocational Pathways
US504 08	Produce a CV (Curriculum viate)	1	2
US1294 07	Be interviewed in a formal interview	2	2
US2989 06	Select, read, and assess texts on a topic	2	3
US3462 06	Demonstrate knowledge of traffic law for the purpose of safe driving	2	3
US3488 06	Write business correspondence for a workplace	2	3
US3492 07	Write a short report	2	3
US4252 08	Produce a personal targeted Curriculum Vitae	2	2
US8824 07	Research a topic using oral, visual and written sources, and evaluate the research process
US9677 10	Communicate in a team or group which has an objective			C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC

Key: R = Contributes to 5 L2 reading credits for UE : W = Contributes to 5 L2 Writing credits for UE B = Contributes to both
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