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English is one of the three official languages of Aotearoa New Zealand. English is an essential tool for full participation in our personal, local, national and global communities. At Te Kura, the study of English supports ākonga to extend their competency in the use of language in a variety of contexts including tertiary study and the workplace. Ākonga develop a sense of their identity as New Zealanders and explore their heritage through the study of novels, films, short stories and shorter texts. They also develop critical thinking skills, which enables them to evaluate and challenge the thinking of others as well as contribute to important global debates. The subject is structured to allow maximum flexibility in course design. Ākonga follow a course that is linked to their learning needs and goals. They progress through the levels at their own pace. For NCEA, ākonga select a pathway to follow but can change pathways at any time.
EN3000 is the course for all ākonga taking English for Level 3. The focus is on skills in ‘making and creating meaning’, through a range of texts in written, visual and oral forms. At Level 3 our skills reflect the sophistication of the text and our audience through critical response.
Within the course, ākonga can take one of several pathways depending on their goals, interests and skills. Ākonga can alter their path at any time. All standards are available to all ākonga.
Here are the initial options:
E (Endorsement) A full NCEA programme with the opportunity to gain endorsement at the Merit or Excellence levels – internal and external standards.
I (Internal) A focus on gaining University Entrance with internal standards.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 1279 | Write in plain English | 8 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 3491 | Write a report | 8 | 4 | Internal | |||
| 91472 | Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence | 1 | 4 | External | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91473 | Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence | 1 | 4 | External | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElwaUE literacy writing achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91474 | Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence | 1 | 4 | External | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91475 | Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas | 1 | 6 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElwaUE literacy writing achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
| 91476 | Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas | 1 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91477 | Create a fluent and coherent visual text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas using verbal and visual language | 1 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91478 | Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence | 1 | 4 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91479 | Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts | 1 | 4 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
| 91480 | Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence | 1 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
CrCreative Industries recommended standard |