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 to extend these learners. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of texts and will complete assessments in different formats. Students will study a written text (a novel or a selection of short texts) and a visual text (feature length film). Additionally, they will produce several pieces of crafted writing for a writing portfolio and complete a connections report using numerous texts. Students will be taught how to analyse texts perceptively and critically and will continue to develop their writing for various audiences and purposes.
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.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
Pathway Tags
Trades, Armed Forces, Broadcaster, Reporter, Interpreter, Training Consultant, Librarian, Curator, Communications, Marketing Manager, Reviewer, Teacher, Editor, Lawyer, Publisher, Account Executive, Account Supervisor, Actor/actress, Administration, Administrative & Program Director, Administrative Assistant/Office Mgr., Advertising, Advertising Account Executive, Advertising Sales Representative, Announcer, Application Developer, Archivist, Area Coordinator, Assistant Account Executive, Assistant Editor/Production Editor, Associate Company Manager, Associate Director of Publicity, Associate Editor, Associate/Public Accountant, Attorney, Author, Bank Officer, Book Publisher, Bookstore manager, Broadcast Advertising Manager, Broadcasting, Business Operations Senior Planner, Buyer, Career Counselor, Certified Public Accountant, Child Care Specialist/Teacher, Columnist, Commodities Trader, Communication, Communication Skills Trainer, Communications Assistant, Community Affairs Specialist, Computer Manager/Consultant, Confidential Assistant Exec.,
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.