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.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
NZQA Info
English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
NZQA Info
English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
NZQA Info
English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
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.