L2 English
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Katie McColl.
English is a compulsory subject at Year 12.
This course offers 22 credits (8 externally, 14 internally). You are able to gain all 10 reading and writing credits for University Entrance if all assessments are achieved.
Over the course of the year, you will:
- Analyse how and why visual and written texts are crafted,
- Craft and edit a range of written texts for a specific purpose and audience,
- Research connections between texts and their effects on the audience,
- Self-select and read a range of texts and make personal and original responses to them.
U.E. means:
- 10 Literacy Credits made up of:
- 5 reading credits
- 5 writing credits
Material fee: 0
Stationery requirements: 2 x 1B5, 1 x A4 refill, 1 x A4 folder or Clearfile.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence