7ESL – ELLP (NCEA L2 to L4)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mr G. Charton.
Why this course:
The aim of the course is continue to build on the English language that students have already acquired while teaching more complex grammar and improving reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to support their learning in mainstream classes. This is not a UE-approved course.
Course information:
This class is for senior students who have been learning English for several years. Students will be doing mainstream subjects but still need English support and have more English vocabulary and grammar to learn.
In this course students will review all English grammar but at a more complex level. They will learn academic vocabulary, reading for practical purposes and start to develop their research skills. Students will develop their writing for different purposes, such as explanations.
In this course you will learn to:
- Read, understand and respond to information texts, instructions and explanations.
- Write information texts, instructions and explanations.
- Ask for, listen to and give oral information, opinions, instructions and explanations.
- Take part in discussions and talk about themselves in an interview.
This course leads to:
Level 3 ESOL (8ESL).
Prerequisites
The course is only offered to Senior students who are working at Stage 2 of the ELLP (English Language Learning Progressions). They may be working towards Level 1 or 2. Students will be directed towards this course.
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Write a crafted text using researched material in English for an academic purpose
NZQA Info
Read and process information in English for academic purposes
NZQA Info
English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
NZQA Info
English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence