Level 2 English

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 complete a connections task and create a portfolio of crafted writing, which will be internally assessed for 10 credits. There is also an optional speech. 

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 will be enrolled in two external assessments, each worth 4 credits, with the option of a third.

There is an opportunity to gain 10 writing and 4 reading credits.

Note: If you are looking to attend Auckland University, you need to gain a minimum of 17 English credits at Level 2 and/or 3.