L2 Scholarship English
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Katie McColl.
Those who apply for this course are enthusiastic consumers of literature and film and possess a wide scope of understanding and analysis. You will be a motivated and avid student of the subject, enjoying crafting a variety of texts and participating in analytical discussion. The course is multi-level exposing a range of viewpoints and understandings. Your teacher will co-construct learning programs to suit your areas of interest. This course has a strong focus on aiming for Excellence and on sitting the Scholarship exam.
Although there is some flexibility with the assessments, you are required to complete assessments that will give you U.E. first and foremost.
The assessments listed below are indicative only.
Students are entered into this course on the recommendation of their English teacher and HoD.
ONLY choose this course if you have been advised to do so by your English teacher or the HoD.
Material fee: 0
Stationery requirements: 2 x 1B5, 1 x A4 refill, 1 x A4 folder or Clearfile.
Recommended Prior Learning
Typically, you will have been a member of the Level 1 English Scholarship class. By exception. some students may enter at Level 2.
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 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
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English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence