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.
External
NZQA Info
English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
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English 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text
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English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions
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English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts