13ELG

Level 3 English Language

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Elliott.

This is a guided senior English course. This course develops skills in using language and covers a range of texts. There is a provision within this course to modify the Achievement Standards completed based on individual student’s UE requirements including extension through the exchange or supplementation of A.S. 91479 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts. All assessments are internally assessed.



Course Overview

Term 1
Explore what it means to critically evaluate and apply this to the close viewing of documentary and its codes and conventions.
Write a selection of pieces for a writing portfolio beginning with column writing.

Term 2
Explore theory and how we can apply this to a text and read it with this in mind.
Portfolio writing this term will include report writing.

Term 3
Create an oral text of your preference and present ideas for a podcast, presentation, or speech.

Term 4
Consolidation and final submissions of course work if required.

Recommended Prior Learning

Minimum of 9 Level 2 English credits. Exceptions dependent on an interview with the HOF.

Credit Information

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

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91475 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91476 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91478 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91480 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 16
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

* These standards contribute to the 14 credits required for UE approval.