Level 3 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Cooper.
This course is an academic English programme and we will be building in some options. It seeks to foster the skills needed to see how texts are created and structured for a particular purpose. It also focuses on improving and refining skills such as listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and presenting.
Note: Not all of the listed Standards will be covered - choices will be made in negotiation with the class teacher to a maximum of 20 / 21 credits. Subject endorsement possible.
Recommended Entry Criteria
At least 14 Level 2 English Achievement Standards. Teacher consultation and guidance at course selection time will be vital.
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.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 28
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.
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