11ENG

English Level 1

Course Description

Level 1 English: This is a compulsory, foundation course for Year 11 students, essential both as an important stand-alone subject and to form the basis of your studies for all your subjects at this and subsequent levels 2 and 3.  While there are no specific entry requirements, it is important to understand your study and work will be done at Level 6 of the National Curriculum.  Therefore, your successful completion of Year 10 English at Level 5 is expected. 


Aims:  This course of study will focus on each student’s ability to demonstrate and develop ideas related to their learning of huatau (concepts) in each of the four achievement standards offered.  Students will be expected to express their ideas orally, visually, in their reading and writing and through various combinations of these approaches in each, prescribed kaupapa matua koiri (core activity). 


Course Content: 

The main focus of the course is to strengthen skills in: 

  • Practical ability in drawing, painting and making. 

  • Whakapapa, tuakiri auhurea and local curriculum 

Critical thinking, Idea development and sustainability. 




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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91924 v3
NZQA Info
English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91925 v3
NZQA Info
English 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91926 v4
NZQA Info
English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91927 v4
NZQA Info
English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 20
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2024.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.

Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.

New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.