301ESOL

Level 3 English as a second language

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms Paljk.

This will develop your English reading, writing and speaking skills. You can earn EL (English Language) credits at NCEA Level 3, and some students may do assessments at Level 1 or 2.

Course Overview

Semester 1
We will learn how to collaborate with diverse people and participate in formal interviews (like job interviews). (Unit standards 28062, 28068)

Semester 2
We will read, talk and write about different texts and make presentations about our country or culture. (Unit standards 31008, 31027 and another opportunity for 28068)

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is for students who have grown up speaking Tongan, Samoan or another language and who are learning English.

Pathway

This course improves your English language skills, so it will help you in your other subjects at school, in any job, and in your community.

Assessment Information

Your assessments will include interviews, presentations and written work.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28062 v3
NZQA Info
Participate in a formal interview (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28068 v3
NZQA Info
Write a connected text on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31008 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand a range of written texts independently (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31027 v1
NZQA Info
Deliver a developed presentation on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.