Level 1 English
11ENG Course DescriptionTeacher 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 and context 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 themselves.
This is an interesting and academically rigorous course composed of both externally assessed and internally assessed English Achievement Standards.
This course offers all four Internally and Externally assessed standards.
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.
Pathway
Level 2 English (External), Level 2 English (Internal)
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryYear 11 English is a completely digital course and students should be prepared to use their device in class everyday.