Year 13
English Internal

All English courses aim to help you develop confidence in the skills required for tertiary study, in particular academic writing.  This course will help you to think critically and to communicate with clarity. 

English enhances lifelong learning and effective communication skills such as reading, writing, speaking, viewing and listening.  By appreciating the power of language, students are equipped to make appropriate language choices and apply them in a range of contexts.

The Year 13 English Internal course also provides the foundation for tertiary study of English.

13ENI is for students who are wanting to develop their written communication skills so that they can move into tertiary study.  

You will develop the capacity to be a critical, creative, lifelong learner by:

• Viewing and reading a range of texts, and developing critical responses.

• Examining how writers are using texts to comment on the nature of people and the world.

• Exploring a range of perspectives collaboratively.

• Developing your understanding of bi-cultural relationships in New Zealand.

• Collaborating with peers both in class and online

• Self-selecting texts for further study

• Using writing to express your understanding of texts.

This course will focus on contemporary texts, with a particular emphasis on film.  This course will NOT include a Shakespeare study.

Through the year you develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts. You will examine:

• At least one written text (Novel, play, or short texts)

• At least one visual text

You will also produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas.

You can create a negotiated assessment plan to suit your needs and strengths, based on the options provided below.

This course flows directly on from the Year 12 programme, with an emphasis on further developing your ability to structure ideas in accurate writing.  You should have an interest in literature and film.

Class placement is ultimately at the discretion of the HoD, in consultation with students, class teachers and whānau. 

You will need:

• A willingness to develop your written and oral communication skills.

• Recognition of personal strengths as a learner and willingness to build upon these with support.

• Curiosity, interest, and awareness of current social and political issues.

• Ability to contribute positively/maturely to discussion.

• Willingness to take risks as a writer and a thinker, and to learn from mistakes.

• A commitment to attending class regularly and using your time effectively.

All students will be entered for four assessments at the start of the year.  

• All students will be entered for a minimum of 18 credits.

Internals - compulsory

• Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas. 

• Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts.

You may choose to complete up to two more OPTIONAL Internal assessments if you feel that they are better aligned to your strengths

• Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas.

• Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence.

• Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence.

Externals - optional (unless required)

• Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence

NZQA English Subject Resources

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

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.