Level 3 English

Teacher in Charge: Mrs Stacey Stewart
stacey.stewart@wdsg.school.nz 

Course description:
Level 3 English challenges students to think critically, write purposefully, and engage with language at an advanced level. The course focuses on analysing and crafting complex texts, enabling students to respond independently and insightfully to literature and language in a range of forms.

Students will study a rich selection of written, visual, and oral texts — from literature and film to contemporary media — with a focus on how authors and creators use language to shape meaning, influence perspectives, and reflect cultural contexts. Students will also create their own texts, developing voice, precision, and stylistic control.

The course places strong emphasis on independent reading, critical thinking, and constructing well-reasoned arguments. Students will be expected to justify interpretations with insight and depth, and to reflect on the relationships between text, purpose, audience, and context.

This course includes both internal and external NCEA Level 3 English standards, including those that contribute to University Entrance Literacy. It provides excellent preparation for further academic study and any pathway where confident, critical communication is essential.