L1ENK

NCEA Level 1 English Knowledge

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Hepburn.

This course is based on Internal Assessment only.  There will be no examinations.  There will be opportunities to develop literacy skills through the study of Aotearoa/New Zealand Literature.  The required Literacy credits are available in this course.  Literacy refers to knowledge and capabilities in reading and writing that enable learners to access further learning, develop life skills, engage in employment and their communities. This course explores New Zealand literature including film, short stories, novels, blogs and instagrams. At Year 11 English is compulsory. There are 20 credits available - 10 Internal and 10 External.

This course gives you a pathway to 12 EnglishK and in special circumstances to 12 EnglishX.  For 12 EnglishK it is recommended that you have at least one CAA, two internals and one external.

Recommended Prior Learning

Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 English programme.

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.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 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
6
6
6
6
6
6
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
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
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
6
6
6
6
6
6
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: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.