8ESL

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.

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. 28062 v3
NZQA Info
Participate in a formal interview (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28068 v3
NZQA Info
Write a connected text on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30982 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate understanding of a spoken text on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30997 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand a text on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 3
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