Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills will learners achieve by taking this course?)
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. They will learn:
- how to write confidently in a range of styles to develop and sustain their ideas,
- how to craft their writing,
- how to explore and articulate their ideas verbally through speeches, presentations and debates,
- how to closely read and analyse moving visual texts,
- how to use processes and structures to understand and respond to surface level and deeper ideas within texts, and
- why and how to use accurate and appropriate language in a range of situations and for different audiences.
Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)
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.
Learning outcomes/Assessment Links:
NCEA Level | Standard Number | Standard Descriptor | Credits | Assessment | Literacy | Numeracy | Vocational Pathways |
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2 | AS91098 03 | English 2.1 - Analyse significant aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence | 4 | External | Yes L1Lit, B Lit | No | C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC |
2 | AS91100 02 | English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspect(s) of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supporting evidence | 4 | External | Yes L1Lit, B Lit | No | C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC |
2 | AS91101 04 | English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing | 6 | Internal | Yes L1Lit, W Lit | No | C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI |
2 | AS91102 02 | English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text | 3 | Internal | Yes L1Lit | No | PI, SI, CI |
2 | AS91104 02 | English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence | 4 | Internal | Yes L1Lit | No | PI, SI, SC, CI |
2 | AS91106 02 | English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence | 4 | Internal | Yes L1Lit R Lit | No | C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC |
2 | AS91107 02 | English 2.10 - Analyse aspect(s) of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence | 3 | Internal | Yes L1Lit | No | CI |
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| Total Available Credits | 28 |
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Note: These courses are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year. Course IS endorseable.
Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)
This course will lead on to Level 3 English.
Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experience will be included in this course?)
Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
English holds a mirror and opens a window to a student’s life. Where possible New Zealand texts are used or strong connections are made to the student’s life.
Vocations
Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)
Students will learn through reading, writing (both formal and creative), critical thinking, speaking, listening, and analysing texts - both visual and verbal approaches. The willingness to read extended texts and write extended responses and essays is a requirement. You will be taught how to do this. A good work ethic will go a long way. Writing, reading and analysis skills will be taught by the teacher.
Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)
Students will require a 1B5 exercise book (or a refill), pens, highlighters and, if possible, a chrome book or laptop.
Course Outline
Term 1 02 February - 16 April 2021 (10/11 weeks) | Term 2 03 May - 09 July 2021 (10 weeks) | Term 3 26 July - 01 October 2021 (10 weeks) | Term 4 18 October - early November 2021 (4 weeks) |
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- AS91106 - Personal Responses (introduction,
then ongoing at home) - AS91100 - Unfamiliar texts (introduction, then ongoing)
- AS91107 - Viewing (complete unit)
| - AS91101 - Writing (begin unit)
- AS91100 - Unfamiliar texts (ongoing)
- AS91107 - Personal Responses (ongoing)
| - AS91098 - Written texts (begin unit)
- AS91100 - Unfamiliar texts (ongoing)
- AS91101 - Writing (finish unit)
- AS91102 - Present speech (optional)
| Preliminary examinations Revision for AS91098 and AS91100 (3 weeks) |
KEY DATES: Week 10: AS91107 Assessment
| KEY DATES: Week 5: AS91101 - Creative writing Week 7: AS91101 - Profile writing Week 10: AS91107 - Assessment due
| KEY DATES: Week 5: AS91102 - Speech due Week 10: - AS91101 - Writing assessment due - Derived Grade examinations: AS91098 and AS91100 | KEY DATES: Week 5: NCEA Examination
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