NCEA Level 1 English Extending
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Hepburn.
English is a subject based on a study of Literature, Language and Production. It provides the essential Level 1 Literacy credits. This is an examination based course. The course also develops the necessary skills of academic scholarship, essential for Tertiary Studies. In this course we hope to provided the literacy tools necessary to develop both the knowledge and capabilities in reading and writing to access further learning and develop important life skills. Our students will learn to make connections to personal learning and the wider world in a bicultural context.
At Year 11 English is compulsory. There are 20 credits available - 10 Internal and 10 External. This course gives you a pathway to 12 EnglishX if you achieve the two Reading and Writing standards, two internals and one external assessment.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
• 1 x 1B8 exercise book
• 1 x L shaped pocket
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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
Disclaimer
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans. Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year. These can include:
- Student demand
- Staff availability
- Resourcing
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used. If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.