Year 12 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Guise.
Play to Your Strengths!
The Level Two English programme covers oral, written and visual language and encourages students to explore language and literature, think critically and process information. There is a focus on embedding abilities to communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations, and to analyse texts.
This course enables students to fulfill the literacy requirements for further tertiary studies.
Students will work on Achievement Standards that are internally assessed, or externally assessed in the NCEA exams at the end of the year.
All students will complete the writing portfolio (2.4, internal) and then choose two other internals from those listed below. This allows students to “play to their strengths”.
Students are expected to complete TWO externals.
The total credits you would earn from this course is 16-21.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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English 2.6 - Create a crafted and controlled visual and verbal text
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Pathway Tags
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Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.