L2 English Literature & Non-Fiction
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Lee.
This course is for students who prefer non-fiction text types and the classically academic aspects of English. Students in this course will produce a piece of persuasive writing, and literary essays, complete a research investigation, and study a movement of literature and a novel. The course includes all the UE Reading and Writing requirements, along with the University of Auckland's separate entrance requirement, and allows students to progress through to Level 3 English.
Prerequisites
Students need to have passed two out of the four Level 1 English assessments: Achievement Standard 1.2, the literary essay, writing - student choice (either the Glenfield College assessment OR the NCEA external), and the unfamiliar texts paper (either the Glenfield College practice exam OR the NCEA external)
The HOD of English will decide overall selection based on results and teacher recommendations.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery required: Chromebook, 2x 1B5 exercise books (needed for every lesson), refil,, pack of 4 coloured highlighters, small post it notes, pens, pencils, glue stick
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 subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
Disclaimer
- Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose.
- If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice