Year 11 English 101
11ENG1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Matheson.
At the heart of Year 11 English is the idea that engaging with text is a source of enjoyment and enrichment. In this course, students will explore Aotearoa New Zealand (Māori, Pacific and Pākehā voices) and world literature. Through access to text they will develop their ability to use language and respond critically, build on their sense of identity and awareness of the bicultural heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand and increase their understanding of the world. Students will also build skill in writing and creating meaning for themselves and others.
Assessment: All students will complete up to 20 Level 1 credits in this course. These will be made up of 10 internal credits (two 5 credit Achievement Standards) and 10 external credits (two 5 credit Achievement Standards).
Please note: Based on achievement in Year 9 and 10, individual teachers will make recommendations to the HOLA of English as to which English course is best suited for a student.
Course Overview
Term 1
In Term 1, students will prepare for the first assessment by looking at how context affects verbal language use. They will also engage with a range of unfamiliar texts which contributes to their preparation for the Unfamiliar Texts external examination.
Term 2
In Term 2, the focus is on the writing standard. In addition, students complete an extended text study. This will be assessed as one of the two external papers in the end of year examination.
Term 3
The Term 3 focus is on preparing for the practice and end of year examinations by writing practice essays and responses. There may be a reassessment opportunity offered for one of the internal standards.
Pathway