Level 1 English
Course Description
Contact Person: J. Marris.
This course develops skills in thinking, using language, managing self, relating to others and participating and contributing. The focus will be on gaining understanding of texts through reading, viewing and listening and creating texts through writing, presenting and speaking. The assessment of the programme will contain 15 credits gained from the list provided. There will also be the potential for students to achieve the literacy co-requisite standard if needed.
Entry Requirements
Teacher recommendation based on Year 10 results.
Pathway
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.
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NZQA Info
English 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Optional Assessments
This standard may be part of your individual learning programme after consultation with your teacher.
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NZQA Info
Demonstrate understanding of ideas and information in written texts
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Write texts to communicate ideas and information
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English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Pathway Tags
Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Author, Journalist, Communications Professional, Technical Writer, Editor, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Kaiwhakaako Māori, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Signmaker, Marketing Specialist,
Disclaimer
Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.