Year 11 English
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Ward.
You will read a variety of written, oral and visual texts for your personal enjoyment and to extend your literacy skills. You will develop understanding of how language features and structure are used to present ideas and will produce your own written and visual texts. Key skills include critical and creative thinking, the effective use of reading strategies, and the crafting of language to communicate ideas for different purposes and audiences.
Where does it lead? 11ENG leads into L2ENG courses and develops the literacy skills needed for any career involving written or spoken communication.
What should I have already done?
Students taking this course should be reading and writing at curriculum levels 4-5 at the end of Year 10.
Course Contribution
No cost.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate understanding of ideas and information in written texts
NZQA Info
Write texts to communicate ideas and information
Pathway Tags
Administration Officer, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Registered Nurse, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Barrister, Author, Counsellor, Journalist, Communications Professional, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Editor, Solicitor, Radio Presenter, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Nanny/Child Carer, Policy Analyst, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025