ENG100
This course requires 2 options.

Year 11 English

Course Description

Year 11 English focuses on developing effective communication skills in a variety of forms so that students learn to respond critically to texts and explore the power of language. Students will present their work a written form, visually or orally and have the opportunity to  analyse a range of texts with reference to a Biblical worldview.  This course teaches skills which are foundational for a Year 12 English course.

Year 11 English provides the opportunity to obtain the 10 literacy credits required to achieve NCEA Level 2. Students will choose which type of writing to submit (either formal writing or creative writing), complete a speech and submit six reading responses for three Achievement Standards to gain credits. 

Topics offered in this course include:  
- Creative and formal writing
- Forming personal responses to a selection of texts
- Constructing and delivering an oral presentation
- Analysing a written text
- Analysing a visual text
- Analysing an unfamiliar text


Recommended Prior Learning

Students need to successfully complete Year 10 English.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

iPad
Folder and Lined refill

Pathway

The successful completion of the Year 11 English course, including the attainment of 10 literacy credits, will lead to Year 12 English and NCEA Level 2 Achievement Standards. Year 12 English splits into two options - Year 12 English Literature and Year 12 Written and Visual English.

Assessment Information

Students will be offered three of the four Achievement Standards for literacy credits. Students will complete a speech and reading responses but will choose between formal and creative writing to submit their best piece.

Disclaimer

It is the policy to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.


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POLICY
It is the policy to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.