11ENG

Level 1 English

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Ardern.

Level 1 English is the study, use, and enjoyment of the English language. The Level 1 English course provides a gateway for students to experience the study of written texts (novels, short stories, non-fiction, poetry, song lyrics, opinions), visual and oral texts (speeches, feature films, short films, advertisements, music videos, podcasts).

Students will study the structure of texts and the overall use of language. There will also be an observation of issues within texts and they will also produce their own work which focuses ideas and relevant themes to themsleves.

This is an interesting and academically rigorous course composed of both externally assessed and internally assessed English Achievement Standards. 

In 2024, the English Department will also offer a course titled Level 1 English with Literacy. This course is designed to assist students who may require extra assistance in achieving the Literacy (Reading and Writing) Common Assessment Activity. Entrance to this class is only for those students in need and will be based on teacher recommendation. Students will complete 15 credits rather than the 20 on offer in the Level 1 English course.

Course Overview

Term 1
We begin the year preparing with Achievement Standard 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use. This will involve the study of a wide range of texts and issues. Work throughout the term will build towards the completion of a five credit assessment.

Term 2
Term Two follows in the footsteps of Term One with more text based study. The focus for this term is Achievement Standard 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text. This assessment will have a visual and verbal element to it and is also worth five credits.

Term 3
This term offers the first of two externally assessed standards. Students will focus on Achievement Standard 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions. It is during this term students will continue to craft and control their writing. Once teaching has taken place, students will develop, craft, edit and then submit a piece of writing completely independently. This work is assessed externally and is also worth five credits.

Term 4
Throughout the year, students would have learnt a great deal about texts, the purpose of the texts, language features, use of language and the overall structure of the texts. This will prepare them well for the final achievement standard of the year, Achievement Standard 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts. This assessment will take place at the very end of the year during the NCEA Examinations. This assessment is marked externally and is worth five credits.

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.

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