L3 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Lee.
This course is designed for students who love studying English. There will be opportunities for writing in creative, creative-non-fiction, and academic forms. The course will include the study of a literary novel, a literary or language movement, and analyse texts through a critical lens. Through this course, students will be taught how to think critically and how to construct logically reasoned, convincing arguments so that the course acts as a stepping stone to tertiary study. The aim of the course is that it scaffolds students to success at Level 3, whilst simultaneously preparing them for the kind of academic rigour they will face beyond secondary school. This course is eligible for University Entrance endorsement and includes all the requirements for University Entrance Literacy as well as the University of Auckland's separate requirement.
Prerequisites
Students need to pass the writing portfolio internal, AS91101, and one other Level 2 English assessment. Students who do not meet these requirements may still apply for the course and selection will be based on results and teacher recommendations. The main factors being considered here will be how much academic resilience a student shows and how effectively they contribute to a positive learning environment. The HOD of English will decide the overall selection.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery required: 2x 1B5 exercise book, pack of 4 coloured highlighters, small post it notes, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, glue stick and scissors.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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