Year 13 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Guise.
YEAR 13 English - CHOICE!
That’s what you get when you take Level 3 English. Choice. You will keep exploring different ways of writing, for varying audiences and purposes.
And why do UNIVERSITIES still value Level 3 English? Because they know you have refined NOT ONLY your writing skills, but your critical thinking skills as well.
Want to become an Engineer? Take English.
Fancy being a Lawyer? English is for you!
Plan to be the best Tradie out there? Improve your oral and written skills through your English programme.
The Year 13 English programme covers oral, written and visual language and encourages students to explore language and literature, think critically and process information. Students will be expected to show an inherent ability to communicate clearly and effectively by this stage.
At Level 3 there is a focus on students developing more complex abilities to make judgements about texts. This course enables students to fulfil 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 (3.4, internal) and then choose two other internals from those listed below, after consultation with their teacher about their overall individual goals.
Students should choose ONE or TWO external standards to complete.
The total credits earned in this course is usually between 16 and 21.
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.
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
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 3.1 - Respond critically to 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 3.2 - Respond critically to 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 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts 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 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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English 3.6 - Create a fluent and coherent visual text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas using verbal and visual language
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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English 3.7 - Respond critically to 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 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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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.