NCEA Level 3 English 2 - Voices & Viewpoints
13EN2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs P. Holmes.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents must achieve at least 14 credits at Level 2 English and include at least one externally assessed standard and one internally assessed standard at Merit level or higher. (N.B. Please note that there is not a lot of difference between this course and 13-1, the standards are the same but the texts will be different)
This is an academic course focused on literary critique of challenging texts and students developing their own voice and skill as a writer. Standards will be tailored to meet the students' interests and needs. This course will offer the students the 14 credits required for a UE approved subject.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student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.
Course Overview
Term 1
AS 91478 - Connections (4 credits)
#1 Writing Portfolio Task
Term 2
AS91480 - Close Viewing (3 credits)
#2 Writing Portfolio Task
Term 3
Writing Portfolio Due - 6 credits
External practice - Visual Essay/Unfamiliar Text
Term 4
AS91476 - Deliver a fluent oral text (3 credits)
Practice Externals - Visual Essay and Unfamiliar Text
Detailed Course Outline Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
The assessed standards in the 13-2 English course will be decided by subject teacher and students based on strengths, interests and needs.
1 x Ringbinder, 1 x 14B8, 1 x subject dividers