200Eng

Level 2 English 200

Course Description

This course is comprised of internal achievement standards plus external standards.  This is a full year course.  This course is designed to enable students to attain Level 2 Literacy (5 reading and 5 writing credits) and will contribute to NCEA Level 2 Qualification.  Students will be assessed on their ability to understand meaning in written and visual/oral texts as well as their ability to create their own meaning.  Students will also seek feedback to make changes to their own writing to make improve clarity, meaning and effect.  Literacy in English gives students access to the understanding, knowledge and skills they need to participate fully in the social, cultural, political, and economic life of New Zealand and the wider world.


Course Overview

Semester 1
Students spend most of the first semester completing work for internal assessment. They start the year by studying a film. They will then complete some writing based around the film and then complete a research assignment based on a chosen topic.

Semester 2
The second half of the year the focus is on building the skills towards sitting the external exam at the end of the year. Students will study a written text which will be used for the external exam at the end of the year. Students will also deliver an oral presentation.

Recommended Prior Learning

100English . At least 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 English including passing at least one external exam.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Ring-Binder/20pocket Clear File/2B8 Exercise Book/Refill/Pens

Pathway

Within this course students are able to achieve their UE literacy requirements . The course provides the foundation to move into the Level 3 University approved course in the following year.

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: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91098 v3
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91102 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91106 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91107 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 24
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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