Year 10 5AENF2 – Foundation English

Main areas of study:
Constructing a foundation of core reading and writing skills in preparation for Level 1.

This course develops the communication, comprehension and thinking skills that allow participation in English and other subjects as you move toward the senior school. 

In this course you will learn

• To develop thinking strategies to improve reading comprehension.
• To use graphic organisers when planning ideas for a piece of writing.
• To closely view films and other visual texts.
• To identify how sound and visual techniques work together to create meaning.
• To study a novel in depth.
• To conduct a systematic inquiry into a topic of interest.
• To evaluate information and identify bias.
• Closely read a range of short fiction and poetry.
• Present information clearly in visual and oral forms.
• Write a range of text types.
• Students who take Foundation English will move towards Level 6/NCEA Level 1 in  a more supported manner, with a strong focus on reading and writing skills.

Methods of assessment:
Diagnostic testing at the beginning of the year including PAT Listening and Reading Comprehension, e-asTTle Reading and Writing tests and spelling assessments.

During the year, you will be assessed in a number of modes: essay writing, formal and creative writing of different kinds; research reports, screencasts, close viewing tests and visual presentations. Students also complete a mid-year PAT Reading Vocabulary assessment.

This course leads to:  
Level 1 English Foundation (6ENF) or, in some cases Level 1 English (6ENG).