Year 12 7ENG – English (NCEA L2)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mr C. Jack.
Why this course:
7ENG is a challenging course where students develop skills as critically literate readers and writers, and gain an understanding of the transformative power of language, examining the way it influences and manipulates our understanding of the world. Conveying opinions, thoughts and ideas through spoken, visual and written forms is an essential skill for all adults. It is equally important to be able to read for meaning, confront bias and form conclusions given the plethora of printed, visual and digital content we are now exposed to each day.
Course information:
English at Level 2 is not compulsory, but Level 2 English credits are required for entry into many tertiary courses. Students can meet the UE Literacy requirement of five credits for writing and five credits for reading in a number of assessments.
Students will further develop their critical thinking and analytical skills as well as solidifying the concepts of advanced academic writing. This course is appropriate for anyone who wants to pursue tertiary study or a professional career as it is a rigorous and focused course. At the same time, we aim to ensure that all students in this course have success, and lessons are differentiated to help students achieve their personal goals. Students will undertake the study of an extended written text (novel), visual text (film), study a range of short fiction, poetry and non-fiction in preparation for the external exams.
As part of the internal assessment activities they will have the opportunity to write in different forms, complete a speech or seminar and research an area of interest.
This course leads to:
Level 3 English (8ENA and/or 8ENV). Students need at least 14 Level 2 English credits to enter Level 3 English courses.
Prerequisites
15 credits in Level 1 English including one externally assessed standard. Students need to have attempted all internally assessed ‘core’ standards at Level 1 to meet the entry requirements for Level 2 English.
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
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English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
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English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)