Level 1 English is compulsory in Year 11. Not all of the listed Standards will be covered, choices will be negotiated with the class teacher. Teacher consultation and guidance at course selection time will be vital.
Level 1 English classes will build on the skills developed in Years 9 and 10 and will focus on becoming familiar with the Standards needed in later years for continuing with English at NCEA Level 2 and for attending university. The course is based on critical analysis of and response to texts, and advancing writing skills.