Level Two Alternative English
Level
NCEA Level 2 with Achievement Standards
Entry Requirement
L1 English, – at least 10 credits is recommended.
Cost
Extended text (novel) - $20-25
Course Outline
This programme is designed for students who require more support in their progress towards achieving Level 2 English standards. Students will complete a variety of activities that will help build their engagement, skills and confidence in English. Students will study a variety of texts and make connections between these and the world around them.
The key difference between this course and Year 12 English is primarily the pace of learning that supports individual learning needs.
Credits in this course enable students to meet the literacy requirements for University Entrance, namely: 10 credits at Level 2 in English - achieve at least 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing
Assessment
Internals
AS 91101 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing - 6 credits
AS 91105 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion - 4 credits
AS 91107 - Analyse aspects of visual texts through close viewing - 3 credits
or
AS 91102 - Create a crafted and controlled oral text - 3 credits
Externals
Students will choose 2 of the following:
AS 91098 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written texts - 4 credits
AS 91099 Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual texts - 4 credits
AS 91100 Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading - 4 credits
Where Does It Lead
At the Head of Department’s discretion this course could lead to Level 3 English, but as a general guideline, students looking to take Level 3 English should take L2 English in order to better prepare them for the understanding of literature required at NCEA Level 3.
Further Information
Mrs van Rij HOD English