11ENG

Level 1 English

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Fisher.

Welcome to the Level 1 English course designed to align with the new NCEA achievement standards. This course aims to provide you with a solid foundation in English communication and literary analysis.

Throughout this course, you will engage with the key strands of language learning: listening, reading, speaking, viewing and presenting, and writing. Through a variety of interactive activities, discussions, and exercises, you will develop your language skills while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication.

You will be exposed to a range of literary mediums such as short stories, poems, films and novels. You will explore themes, analyse characters, and interpret symbolism to enhance your vocabulary, comprehension, and appreciation for the power of language.

You will develop your writing skills and refine your ability to express ideas. You will learn to craft narratives, develop arguments, and improve grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. Constructive feedback will assist you in honing your writing skills and finding your unique voice.

This course is aimed at students who are not taking Foundation Literacy.


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: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 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. 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: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0