Year 13 8ESL – ELLP (NCEA L3)
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 teaching more complex grammar and improving reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to support their learning in mainstream classes. This is not a UE-approved course.
Course information:
This class is for senior students who have been learning English for several years. Students will be doing mainstream subjects but still need English support.
In this course students will review all English grammar but at a more complex level. They will learn academic vocabulary, reading and how to do research. They will develop their writing for different purposes, such as explanations.
In this course you will learn to:
- Read, understand and respond to arguments, information texts, instructions, explanations and persuasive texts.
- Write information texts, instructions and explanations.
- Ask for, listen to and give oral information, opinions, instructions and explanations.
- Take part in formal discussions and interviews.
Prerequisites
The course is only offered to Year 12 or 13 students who have achieved Level 1 and are working towards NCEA Level 2, and in some cases Level 3. 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.
External
NZQA Info
Participate in a formal interview (EL)
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Write a connected text on a familiar topic (EL)
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Demonstrate understanding of a spoken text on a familiar topic (EL)
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Read and understand a text on a familiar topic (EL)
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines