Glenfield College
9 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Lee.
Year 9 English
English is the study of story, meaning, communication, and identity. We study English so we can interact more successfully with the world around us, effectively explain our points of view, develop empathy for others, fuel our artistic nature, and discover who we are through reading stories and writing our own. English grows our minds, hearts, and souls.
In Year 9 English at Glenfield College, we build on the skills already established through primary and intermediate education and introduce students to the new skills and concepts they will need to master to be successful at English in a high school context. Year 9 English focuses on:
· Literature studies of novels and short texts, such as poetry and short stories
· Developing the academic writing skills required to write paragraphs with a logical argument
· Improving written literacy, such as using punctuation and grammar accurately
· Both creative and non-fiction forms of writing
· Participating effectively in thinking and learning discussions
· Developing close reading and language analysis skills
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will read/watch/listen to a range of texts and critically analyse the connections between them. In the process, students will develop the ability to think critically and improve the fluency of their writing.
Term 2
Students will develop their understanding of visual language by analysing various aspects of film and/or television. In the process, students will develop the ability to think critically and improve the fluency of their writing.
Students will also read, and respond to independently selected texts, which will strengthen their reading skills.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery required: 2x 1B5 exercise book, pack of 4 coloured highlighters, small post it notes, pens, glue stick and scissors.
Pathway
Pathway Tags
Arborist, Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Diversional Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Administration Officer, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Retail Manager, Chemist, Building Surveyor, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Historian, Heavy Truck Driver, Artist, Artistic Director, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Film and Video Editor, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Barrister, Auctioneer, Sound Technician, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Collision Repair Technician, Glazier, Automotive Refinisher, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Courier/Delivery Agent, Debt Collector, Metal Worker, Brick and Blocklayer, Phlebotomist, Fabrication Engineer, Print Finisher, Deckhand, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Bus Driver, Buyer, Taxi Driver/Chauffeur, Flight Attendant, Cabinet Maker, Surveyor, Waiter/Waitress, Film/Television Camera Operator, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Cardiac Physiologist, Physician, Carpenter, Carpet Cleaner, Midwife, Table Games Dealer, Farm Assistant, Dental Assistant, Minister of Religion, Retail Sales Assistant, Chemical Production Operator, Ship's Officer, Delivery Driver, Podiatrist, Elected Government Representative, Civil Engineer, Insurance Claims Officer, Cleaner, Meteorologist, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Community Karitane, Pharmacy Technician, Community Development Worker, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Hotel Porter, Concrete Worker, Event Manager, Conservator, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Storeperson, Editor, Solicitor, Judge, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Curator, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Customs Officer, Systems Administrator, Demonstrator, Dentist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Medical Radiation Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Foreign Policy Officer, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Dispensing Optician, Workplace Relations Adviser, Sports Coach/Official, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Dog Trainer, Electronics Trades Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Laundry Worker/Dry-cleaner, Personal Assistant, Geologist, Economist, Electrician, Lift Technician, Human Resources Adviser, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Information Technology Architect, Plasterer, Welder, Production Assistant (Film, Financial Adviser, Fishery Officer, Florist, Flying Instructor, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Professional Sportsperson, Service Station Attendant, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Forklift Operator, Furniture Finisher, Pest Control Technician, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Hunter/Trapper, Upholsterer, Lighting Technician, Landscaper, Health and Safety Inspector, Geophysicist, Glass Processor, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Services Manager, Helicopter Pilot, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Immigration Officer, Industrial Spray Painter, Insurance Agent, Joiner, Librarian, Library Assistant, Locksmith, Train Driver, Mail and Parcel Sorter, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Ship's Master, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Mortgage Broker, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Office Manager, Optometrist, Osteopath, Payroll Officer, Photographer, Policy Analyst, Printer, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Project Manager, Quarantine Officer, Radiation Oncologist, Recruitment Consultant, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Scaffolder, Signmaker, Social Worker, Speech-Language Therapist, Sterilising Technician, Stevedore, Telemarketer, Television Presenter, Tour Guide, Tow Truck Operator, Travel Agent/Adviser, Tyre Technician, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Management Consultant, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Court Registry Officer, Marketing Specialist, Geospatial Specialist, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Scrum Master, Fire Engineer, Support Worker, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Ophthalmologist,
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
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