Year 13 English Foundation
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms B. Haybittle.
This course is designed for students who:
- Do not require English as a Table A/B option for Auckland University
- Do not have sufficient level 2 credits to meet the literacy requirements for University Entrance
AND/OR
Would like to achieve additional credits in Level 2 English to contribute to their NCEA Level 2 Certificate AND/OR Would like to attempt some Level 3 English achievement standards where appropriate, to contribute to their NCEA Level 3 Certificate
Students will: • Develop their writing skills through a range of interesting activities • Read and view a range of texts designed to stimulate their interest and develop their skills in reading, writing and viewing • Prepare for assessments in reading and writing which meet the requirements for university entrance literacy • Where it is appropriate, students will be offered the opportunity to submit work for assessment against the criteria for Level 3 English Achievement Standards
Subject Overview
Term 1
91106 (2.9) - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
4 Credits - Internal
91101 (2.4) - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
6 Credits - Internal
Term 2
91106 (2.9) - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
4 Credits - Internal
91101 (2.4) - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
6 Credits - Internal
91107 (2.10) - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
3 Credits - Internal
Term 3
91105 (2.8) - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
4 Credits - Internal
Term 4
91099 (2.2) - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
4 Credits - External
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.
Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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