Level 2 English - Extension
12ENGE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Meredith.
Entry CriteriaThis 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.
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)
Pathway 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.