13EN1

NCEA Level 3 English 1 - Academic course

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs P. Holmes.

This course is designed for students who plan to attend university. It targets students who are passionate about literature and wish to extend their ability to critically examine and critique challenging texts. The purpose of the learning is to respond critically to written, visual and unfamiliar texts and have the confidence to communicate their ideas creatively and fluently.

Students must achieve at least 14 credits at Level 2 English and include one externally assessed standard with Merit or Excellence Endorsement.

A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students must achieve at least 14 credits at Level 2 English and include 2 externally assessed standards with Merit or Excellence Endorsement.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1 x Ringbinder,
1 x 14B8,
1 x subject dividers

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

The assessed standards in the 13-1 English course will be decided by subject teacher and students based on strengths, interests and needs.

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.

Total Credits Available: 28
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91472 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 5

A.S. 91473 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 5

A.S. 91474 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 5

A.S. 91475 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-17, Week: 2021-02-17

A.S. 91476 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-17, Week: 2021-02-17

A.S. 91478 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-17, Week: 2021-02-17

A.S. 91480 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-17, Week: 2021-02-17

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 28
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 28
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.

Credits listed may change.