12ENG

Level 2 English

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss C. Boniolo.


Level 2 English: An Overview 

This is the mainstream Year 12 English course. 12ENG students will be exposed to a wide variety of texts and will complete a variety of assessments in different formats. This course includes a diverse array of units. Students will study a written text (a novel or a selection of short texts) and a visual text (feature length film). Additionally, they will undertake a research project and also produce several pieces of crafted writing. Students are taught how to analyse texts perceptively. They are also taught how to write for myriad audiences and purposes. 


What kind of texts might I study? 

During the Written Text(s) unit in Terms 1 and 2, you could study either a novel or a selection of short texts (poetry and short stories). Some texts that are often taught in this course include: Lord of the Flies, Catcher in the Rye, War of the Worlds, Witi Ihimaera short stories, Amanda Gorman poetry, and Apirana Taylor Poetry. 

During the Visual Text unit in Term 3, you will study a feature length film. Some films that are often taught in this course include: Get Out, 1917, The Shawshank Redemption, Eye in the Sky, and District 9. 

  




Course Overview

Term 1
Introduction to the Unfamiliar Text Standard (Comprehension) 91100
Completion of Information Literacy Internal (Research) 91105v - 4 UE Reading credits
Introduction to the Written Text Standard (Novel Study) 91098

Term 2
Mid Year Exams (Unfamiliar text and Written Text)
Introduction to Crafted and Controlled writing standard (Portfolio) 91101 - 4 UE Writing credits

Term 3
Completion of Crafted and Controlled writing standard (Portfolio) 91101 - 4 UE Writing Credits
Introduction to Visual Text Study (Film Study) 91099
Completion of Close Viewing standard (Film standard) 91107
Mock Exams (Visual Text, Written Text, Unfamiliar Text)

Term 4
Completion of NZQA Examinations (91098=4 UE Reading/Writing Credits) (91099=4 UE Writing Credits) (91101=4 UE Reading/Writing Credits)

Entry Criteria

A course in English is compulsory for all NCEA Level 2 students. 

Entry into Level 2 English requires successful completion of a Level 1 course in English. 

Students must meet the requirements to study a Level 2 NCEA Award.

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

Auckland University has additional requirements regarding Literacy.
17 Level 2 or Level 3 English credits are required. If you do not meet this requirement, Auckland University will ask you to attend a Pre-University Entrance course with a focus on Literacy.

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 25 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91098 v3
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91099 v4
NZQA Info
English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91100 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91107 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 25
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 22
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.