3ENL

3 English - Practical

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Keating.

In this course we will develop reading and writing skills across a range of NCEA levels 2 and 3 in Practical English.   This course is not university approved.  It is not for the university bound student. However, it will contribute to your NCEA level 3 certificate.                                              

       


    

Course Overview

Term 1
Students will write in plain English.

Term 2
Students will use information literacy skills to research a topic related to English.

Term 3
Students will develop a writing portfolio.

Term 4
Students will complete the writing portfolio.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is for students who have attempted NCEA levels 1 and 2 English with some independence and achievement.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A chrome book is recommended but not a requirement.
Refill paper
Pens

Pathway

In this course we will develop reading and writing skills across a range of NCEA levels 2 and 3 in Practical English. This course is not university approved. It is not for the university bound student. However, it will contribute to your NCEA Level 3 Certificate.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

There are two examinations available at NCEA level 2 as an option for students who want to try to achieve University Entrance Literacy which comprises 5 reading credits and 5 writing credits. There are three achievement standards offered at NCEA level 3 and two unit standards at NCEA level 3 for students to attempt.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1279 v8
NZQA Info

Write in plain English


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 3491 v8
NZQA Info

Write a report


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0