6ELL

Year 11 6ELL – English for Second Language Learners (NCEA L1)

Course Option Description

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

Why this course: 
The course is designed for English Language Learners (ELLs) or students who speak English as a Second Language who aim to meet the University Entrance literacy requirements over two or three years. It is intended for those going on to tertiary study in an English-speaking institution.

Course information: 
This course provides a two year pathway* to meet the University Entrance literacy requirement. Beginning with a focus on academic language acquisition, students will move through a literature-rich and skills-based programme of learning. Students will study increasingly complex written and visual texts and build writing skills for academic purposes. New Zealand’s history and bicultural identity will form a central theme, and students will also explore the diverse cultures that influence us today. 

To cater for a range of language levels, and to allow for plenty of teacher support and individual assessment programmes, class numbers are kept small. The coursework will support the work completed in ESOL classes.

*In some cases, a three year pathway will be more appropriate.

This course is assessed using:
Achievement Standards. Students will be assessed against a selection of the following standards, when they are ready and according to their individual needs.



Prerequisites

Students will be nominated for this course by their English teacher.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 26
Internal Assessed Credits: 21
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 30507 v3
NZQA Info

Write a short text under test conditions in English for an academic purpose


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30511 v3
NZQA Info

Read and process information on a familiar topic in English for academic purposes


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 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: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0