NCEA Level 3 Literary Connections

Aims

Students will primarily focus on raising the academic level of their written English, analysing deeper meaning in more complex texts and using increasingly sophisticated ideas and terminology
Emphasis is on engagement through the personal choice of text and independent research
Entrance to the Scholarship English examination will be strongly encouraged, as will participating in regional/national written and oral competitions
Students will be encouraged to express themselves clearly and confidently in spoken English in class discussions, using increasingly sophisticated ideas and terminology

Course Content

Students will be encouraged to devise their own study program from a choice of standards and be given choices regarding texts. They will be expected to pursue their own independent research.

The course will provide the scope and time to allow for important discussions and thinking pertaining to issues affecting the world and young women today.

Assessment

There are a variety of internal assessment tasks and a practice school examination. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Qualification gained

NCEA English Level 3 Literacy Connections - full course completion 23 credits.

This can be made up from a range of the above achievement standards.

This subject has links with

History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Art History, Classical Studies

Prior knowledge required

Prior knowledge acquired through Achievement at Merit or above in the Level 2 Achievement Standard 91101 Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing.

Students should be aware that entrance to university requires a minimum of ten literacy credits at Level 2 or higher. Five credits must be in Reading and five credits must be in Writing.

Next Step

University or other tertiary study

Achievement Standards

91472 3.1 4 Credits External Respond critically to specified aspects of studied written texts, supported by evidence
91473 3.2 4 Credits External Respond critically to specified aspects of studied visual or oral texts, supported by evidence
91474 3.3 4 Credits External Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence
91476 3.5 3 Credits Internal Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
91478 3.7 4 Credits Internal Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
91479 3.8 3 Credits Internal Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts

Course Contribution: $50 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

This covers the purchase of at least one text for the student, at least one live performance connected with or to enhance their study of English and any associated field trips or competition entries.