This is a core subject, taken by all students in Year 11.

Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Tim Nicholson (NIC)

This course is designed for students to achieve English credits at Level 1, and consolidate the English skills they learned in the junior school.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91924 v3 English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91926 v5 English 1.2 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91925 v4 English 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91927 v5 English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Total credits available for this course: 20 NCEA Level 1 credits

This course is endorsable