6ESL

6ESL – ELLP (NCEA L1 & L2)

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 learning more complex grammar and improving on their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to support their learning in mainstream classes.

Course information:  
This class is for senior students who are at a level of English where they can manage in some mainstream classes but still need support, and still have a lot more English vocabulary and grammar to learn. 

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:
ELLP Stage 2 (7ESL).



Prerequisites

The course is only offered to Senior students who are working at Stage 1 of the ELLP (English Language Learning Progressions). They will be working towards NCEA Level 1. 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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27999 v3
NZQA Info
Write a simple connected text on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28001 v3
NZQA Info
Complete a form (EL)
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30995 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand a straightforward text on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31020 v1
NZQA Info
Participate in an interview on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0