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English is one of the three official languages of Aotearoa New Zealand. English is an essential tool for full participation in our personal, local, national and global communities. At Te Kura, the study of English supports ākonga to extend their competency in the use of language in a variety of contexts including tertiary study and the workplace. Ākonga develop a sense of their identity as New Zealanders and explore their heritage through the study of novels, films, short stories and shorter texts. They also develop critical thinking skills, which enables them to evaluate and challenge the thinking of others as well as contribute to important global debates. The subject is structured to allow maximum flexibility in course design. Ākonga follow a course that is linked to their learning needs and goals. They progress through the levels at their own pace. For NCEA, ākonga select a pathway to follow but can change pathways at any time.
The focus of Level 2 English is on ākonga developing an increasingly sophisticated understanding of purpose, audience, ideas, language and structure. Ākonga analyse existing written, visual and oral texts as well as create their own. Within the course, ākonga can take one of several pathways depending on their goals, interests and skills. English is structured to allow maximum flexibility in course design, so ākonga can work at their own pace and alter their path at any time. All standards are available to all ākonga. Ākonga can gain UE literacy (5 reading and 5 writing credits) within this course from the following standards. AS91098, AS91099, AS91100, AS91101, AS91105, AS91106.
The pathways are: E (Endorsement) a full NCEA achievement standard programme with the opportunity to gain endorsement at the Merit or Excellence levels. Internal and external standards.
I (Internal) an internal achievement standard programme, with a focus on meeting the University Entrance literacy requirement (five reading and five writing credits at Level 2 or above). Internal standards only
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 1294 | Be interviewed in a formal interview | 8 | 2 | Internal | |||
| 1299 | Be assertive in a range of specified situations | 10 | 4 | Internal | SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
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| 2989 | Select, read, and assess texts on a topic | 7 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 3488 | Write business correspondence for a workplace | 7 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 3492 | Write a short report | 8 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 91098 | Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence | 3 | 4 | External | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91099 | Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence | 4 | 4 | External | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElwaUE literacy writing achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91100 | Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence | 2 | 4 | External | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91101 | Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing | 2 | 6 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElwaUE literacy writing achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard SCrCreative Industries sector-related standard |
| 91102 | Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text | 2 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91103 | Create a crafted and controlled visual and verbal text | 3 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard SCrCreative Industries sector-related standard |
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| 91104 | Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence | 2 | 4 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91105 | Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s) | 2 | 4 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91106 | Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence | 2 | 4 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91107 | Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence | 2 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
CrCreative Industries recommended standard |