Level 3 Lea Faka-Tonga
300TON Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs Langi
In this course students are expected to use Tongan language to express and justify their own ideas and opinions and to support and challenge those of others. They are able to use and identify language and cultural forms that guide interpretation and enable them to respond critically to texts. The skills of reading, speaking, writing, and listening to extended texts will also be taught and encouraged. A total of 5 standards will be offered, of which 3 will be assessed internally and 2 will be assessed externally. This course will lead to Tertiary Levels.
Course Overview
Semester 1
In Semester one the emphasis is on producing a speech and two pieces of writing (in different text type) in a structured way. Students are expected to respond critically to stimulus material in their speech and in their writings. Students can also support and challenge the ideas and views of others.
Semester 2
In Semester two, the emphasis is on Interaction and preparation for the external examinations. The Interaction standard is a portfolio and students will submit two interactions on two different topics in which they will express and respond to ideas and opinions and communicate appropriately in different situations. Interaction strategies will be used to sustain interaction. Skills of Reading, listening, making notes from listening texts, writing winning answers will be emphasized.
1 exercise book, pens (black, blue, red), Tongan dictionary
Recommended Prior Learning
Completion of L1 / L2 Tongan or having a prior knowledge of Tongan
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91679 v1 Lea Faka-Tonga 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Lea Faka-Tonga texts | 3 |
E |
5 |
* |
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| A.S. 91680 v1 Lea Faka-Tonga 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in Lea Faka-Tonga that communicates a critical response to stimulus material | 3 |
I |
3 |
* |
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| A.S. 91681 v1 Lea Faka-Tonga 3.3 - Interact clearly using spoken LF-Tonga to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations | 3 |
I |
6 |
* |
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| A.S. 91682 v1 Lea Faka-Tonga 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Lea Faka-Tonga texts | 3 |
E |
5 |
* |
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| A.S. 91683 v1 Lea Faka-Tonga 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear Lea Faka-Tonga to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives | 3 |
I |
5 |
* |
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Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
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