Level 3 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr. D. Wood.
Students will continue to focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing skills. They will be trained in how to develop logical written arguments in response to their literature studies. All students will study two written texts and a film over the course of the year. Students will complete a research task and create a portfolio of crafted writing.
Students will be enrolled in two external assessments, with the option of a third.
This is a UE approved course. You are able to earn 10 writing and 8 reading credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
Reasonable success in Level 2 English, including 1 external standard. Year 13 English is open to everyone but this will be a challenging course if you did not take Year 12 English, or did not have success in the subject.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Cost of texts, if students wish to purchase their own copy.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.