Year 12 english language (12ELL)

You should pick this subject if English is not your first language. This is an optional language-support class. Your English should be ranging from Basic to Intermediate Level.

These classes are for you if you require a level of support with your academic English. It will help you to develop the understanding, grammar, and vocabulary needed to participate fully in an English learning environment and beyond. 12ELL will also enable you to achieve Level 2 credits.

The four main areas of learning for the year are:

• speaking

• listening

• reading

• writing

You will work to improve your skills in all of the above areas. You will also learn valuable skills like time management, editing work and computer processing during assessment conditions. All lessons will be in an immersive English environment so you will get many chances to practise your English skills.

In this course you will complete a range of internally assessed English Unit Standards. You will:

• Read and write a recount

• Read and write a practical purpose text

• Listen to instructions

• Participate in a group discussion

This course is recommended for students who are learning English as a second language or who have a non-English speaking background. You will need to be ready to learn a lot of grammar, vocabulary and revise new words every night. You will also need to be comfortable making mistakes and taking risks - that's how you learn a new language.

As this course is internally assessed, you should be ready to work hard during the year and be comfortable working towards strict deadlines and checkpoints.

You will study and be assessed against English Language Unit Standards at Level 2. 12ELL offers up to 30 credits for ESOL students. This is in recognition you are studying English Language and other subjects in a foreign language. You will do internal assessments throughout the year. There are no external assessments for this course.

NZQA English Language Resources

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/english-language/

School Policy for NCEA Assessment

You should be aware of the school procedures for NCEA assessment. They can be found on the school website at this link. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about how NCEA works as well as guidance about how to apply for extensions, reconsiderations or the process for withdrawing from a standard.