Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Wilson.
Entry CriteriaAll learners must complete an English Language course. Selection for this course is made based on Year 9 results and/or entrance testing to WBHS.
10 English Language Acquisition
The 10ELA course gives English Language Learners (ELLs) opportunities to develop oral, aural and written English language skills in smaller class sizes with more 1 on 1 teacher time. The course of learning follows closely to mainstream English and allows students the opportunity to progress to mainstream if pleasing progress is made.
To develop their skills, students are immersed in rich texts including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, performance texts and visual language texts. Through a range of literacy and language building activities ELLs gain confidence in producing their own oral and written texts in English. They also develop the key competencies and learn about the bi-cultural heritage of New Zealand through reading and interaction.
Assessment
On-going assessment in the form of School Based Assessment, Mid Year and End of Year Examinations.
There is one Unit Standard offered through this course.
Year 11 English, Year 11 English - Foundation, Year 11 English for Academic Purposes - Reading & Listening, Year 11 English for Academic Purposes - Writing & Speaking
Equipment/Stationery and Course CostsAs 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.
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.