Level 1 English
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.
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.
External
NZQA Info
English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
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English 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text
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English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions
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English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts
Pathway Tags
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Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. 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.