12ENGL
NCEA Level 2 English
Introduction
Level 2 English Literature pushes you to continue to develop critical thinking and analysis skills through works of literature, including written and visual texts. You will continue to refine your skills around analysing texts by applying various lenses and looking at more than one side of the story. This course continues to look at what it means to be human and develops the independent study skills required to be successful at university and all other tertiary settings. Both internal and external assessments are on offer and you will work with your teacher to choose the assessments which will best showcase your strengths and work towards your goals.
Course Outline
In term one we will be focusing on film studies. This will involve analysing how a director uses different film techniques to convey themes and how this affects the audience. Assessment opportunities include: Close Viewing, Create a Visual and Verbal Text (4 slide static image), and Film Review for Writing Portfolio.
Term two begins with the students conducting a research project on a topic inspired by a text. They will gather information, process information and present their findings based on the evidence they have collected. We will then move on to looking at how to express ourselves creatively in writing. Assessment opportunities include: Research, Oral Presentation, Writing Portfolio.
During term three we will focus on building our formal writing skills. Students will look at how to effectively communicate in written form. We will then use these skills to prepare for the external examinations. Assessment opportunities include: Writing Portfolio.
Term four will see us tying up any loose ends and getting ready for the external examinations.
Credits available:
Internal: Up to 17
External: Up to 8
Total: Choose up to 25
Where this course can lead
English equips students with a strong ability in reading and writing as well as critical thinking. These three skills are the basis for not only further English study in the senior school but every single job. Most tertiary providers expect a minimum of 14 Level 2 NCEA English credits. This course has University Entrance Literacy available.
Prerequisites & Equipment
The work in this course is set through Google Classroom. It is vital that chromebooks are charged and with the student every English lesson.
