Level 3 English
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Scott.
Level 3 English
English is the study, use, and enjoyment of the English language and its literature, communicated orally, visually, and in writing, for a range of purposes and audiences and in a variety of text forms. Learning English encompasses learning the language. learning through the language, and learning about the language. Understanding, using and creating oral, written, and visual texts of increasing complexity is at the heart of English teaching and learning. By engaging with text-based activities, students become increasingly skilled and sophisticated speakers and listeners, writers and readers, presenters and viewers.
Prerequisite:
At least 14 credits in Level 2 English
Topics Covered
This course is an English programme that will focus on reading, writing and critical thinking.
Students will develop their skills writing in a variety of styles, and study a range of literature.
The achievement standards which are to be assess will encompass both internal and external assessment.
This assessments in this programme provide Literacy Specified Standards, which are identified with LR for Reading Literacy and LW for Writing Literacy
Subject Costs
Education Perfect Subscription - $20.00 approx
Assessment Information
An Assessment Programmes will constructed from the achievement standards listed. These could look different for some sstudents.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 3.3 - 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 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
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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: 21
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.
Pathway Possibilities
Digital copywriter, Editorial assistant, English as a second language teacher, Magazine or Newspaper journalist, Publishing copy-editor/proofreader, Secondary school teacher, Talent agent, Web content manager, Writer, Academic librarian, Advertising copywriter, Arts administrator, Education consultant, Marketing executive, Media researcher, Pay per click specialist, Public relations officer, Records manager, Social media manager, Advertising Specialist, Records Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Office Manager,