6ENG

Year 11 6ENG – English (NCEA L1)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mr C. Jack.

Why this course:
You will build the knowledge and skills needed to participate in the social, cultural, political and economic life of Queenstown, Aotearoa and the world beyond. Being an effective oral, written and visual communicator who can think critically is important for the senior years of high school (and whatever happens afterwards). 

Course information: 
This course will challenge students to achieve their personal academic goals through exposure to new and stimulating texts. Critical thinking skills are developed through the exploration of a theme and examining why film-makers and writers make certain choices. Students will learn to shape their writing in more sophisticated ways, employing logic and rhetorical devices to communicate ideas persuasively. 

The skills gained in 6ENG are transferable, and will support study in most other subject areas. 

This course leads to:
Level 2 English (7ENG) or Level 2 Media Studies (7MST). To progress to (and succeed in) Level 2 English courses, students must achieve 15 Level 1 credits including one externally assessed standard. They are also expected to attempt all internally assessed standards. 



Prerequisites

Grades of Curriculum Level 5 or above in reading and writing from English (written) (5AENW) and English (Visual) (5AENV). Some students may be directed to take English Foundation (6ENF) as an alternative.

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91924 v3
NZQA Info

English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91925 v3
NZQA Info

English 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91926 v4
NZQA Info

English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91927 v4
NZQA Info

English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 20
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0