Level 2 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr. D. Wood.
Year 12 English
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 a number of written texts and a film over the course of the year. Students will create a portfolio of crafted and controlled writing. A speech achievement standard will be offered additionally to all students on an opt-in basis.
Reading and writing will make up the biggest components of this course. In particular, students will be expected to develop analytical skills during their literature studies. Students have access to 18 core credits as well as 4 more from an optional exam.
There is an opportunity to gain 10 writing and 4 reading credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 12 English is open to anyone but a reasonable degree of success in Level 1 is recommended.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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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 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, 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