11ELT

Level 1 English Literature

Course Description

All Year 11 students are required to study English. Students will be guided by teacher recommendation for English Communication Literacy or ESOL courses. Otherwise, they will choose from either English Multimedia or English Literature. 

A literature and language-based course comprised of Level 1 Achievement Standards. A range of skills will be covered including reading and responding to a range of written and visual/verbal texts, as well as writing for a range of purposes to prepare for Level 2 English courses.





Recommended Prior Learning

Satisfactory results in Year 10 English and teacher’s recommendation.


Pathway

Assessment Information

With the new NCEA standards being introduced in 2024 at Level One, the 11ELT course in 2024 will assess three of the four standards.
This will require a broader understanding of the links between topics, which we hope will result in better learning outcomes for our akonga.

Credit Information

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

Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 91926 v4
NZQA Info
English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 20
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0