12ENGE

Level 2 English - Extension

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Meredith.

Level 2 English Extension

The 12ENGE course is designed to challenge and stimulate gifted students and comprises of a combination of Level 2 and Level 3 assessments. Emphasis is placed upon developing students' passion and enthusiasm for the language and ideas of literature, further building upon the skills established in their first three years in the pathway. Wider reading and inter-textual conception is actively encouraged in order to foster lifelong learning. 



Course Overview

Term 1
Introduction to the Unfamiliar Text Standard (Comprehension) 91100
Introduction to the Crafted and Controlled writing standard (Portfolio) 91101
Introduction to the Written Text Standard (Novel Study) 91098.

Term 2
Mid Year Exams (Unfamiliar and Written Texts)
Completion of Crafted and Controlled writing standard (Portfolio) 91101
Shakespeare study (Hamlet)
Introduction to Significant Connections Across Texts (Connections) 91478

Term 3
Introduction to Visual Text (Film Study) 91099
Mock Exams (Unfamiliar Text, Written Text and Visual Text)
Completion of Significant Connections Across Texts 91478

Term 4
Exam revision
Completion of NZQA Examinations (91098=4 UE Reading/Writing Credits) (91099=4 UE Writing Credits) (91100=4 UE Reading/Writing Credits)

Entry Criteria

This is a restricted entry course. To gain entry into the Level 2 English Extension students must:

  • Be taking an extension course currently or
  • Request entry into the course as part of the course selection process.

 Final entry into extension courses:

  • occur after the End of Year NCEA Examinations
  • depends of academic results and/or
  • requires the approval of the Deputy Headmaster responsible for extension courses.

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

As this course makes extensive use of digital learning material. It is expected that you will have a laptop or other suitable learning device available for each class when required.

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.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 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. 91478 v1
NZQA Info
English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 22
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
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.