Level 2 English
12ENG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms P. Fletcher, Mr J. Cammell.
Entry CriteriaA course in English is compulsory for all NCEA Level 2 students.
Entry into Level 2 English requires successful completion of a Year 11 course in English.
Students must meet the requirements to study a Level 2 NCEA Award.
Level 2 English
The Level 2 English course begins with a written text study. This could be of an extended text or anthology of poetry. This written Text contributes towards the External Examinations in Term 4, and inspiration for a crafted piece of writing that contributes to the portfolio internal standard. In Term 2 students will be completing an Internal assessment based around researching a contentious issue, and this will also contribute to their second draft of crafted for the portfolio Internal. Students throughout the year will practice responding to unfamiliar texts, and complete essay responses for their External exams. In Term 3 students will engage in a visual text study of a film that will contribute towards their External Examinations. Term 4 will conclude with the completion of the Portfolio Internal, and the NZQA examinations.
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 Written Text Standard (Novel Study) 91098
Introduction to Crafted and Controlled writing standard (Portfolio) 91101 - 4 UE Writing credits
Term 2
Introduction to the Unfamiliar Text Standard (Comprehension) 91100
Mid Year Exams (Unfamiliar text and Written Text)
Completion of Information Literacy Internal (Research) 91105v - 4 UE Reading credits
Continuation of Crafted and Controlled writing standard
(Portfolio) 91101-4 UE Writing credits
Term 3
Introduction to Visual Text Study (Film Study) 91099
Mock Exams (Visual Text, Written Text, Unfamiliar Text)
Continuation of Crafted and Controlled writing standard
(Portfolio) 91101-4 UE Writing credits
Term 4
Completion of Crafted and Controlled writing standard (Portfolio) 91101 - 4 UE Writing Credits
Completion of NZQA Examinations (91098=4 UE Reading/Writing Credits) (91099=4 UE Writing Credits) (91101=4 UE Reading/Writing Credits)
Pathway
Level 3 English, Level 3 English - Visual
Equipment/Stationery and Course CostsAuckland 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.