9 English
9ENG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms L. Keating.
Recommended Prior LearningA solid literacy foundation in primary school.
This course develops students literacy skills across reading and writing, speaking and listening, viewing and presenting.
Course Overview
Term 1
Reciprocal reading/speaking and listening - 6 weeks. Descriptive writing/viewing and presenting - 5 weeks. EasTTLe reading assessment.
Term 2
Reciprocal reading/speaking and listening - 6 weeks. Narrative writing/viewing and presenting - 4 weeks. AsTTLe writing assessment.
Term 3
Reciprocal reading/speaking and listening - 4 weeks. Persuasive writing/viewing and presenting - 6 weeks. EasTTLe reading assessment and asTTLe writing assessment.
Term 4
Reciprocal reading/speaking and listening - 4 weeks. Expository writing/viewing and presenting and examination preparation. Examination in reading and writing.
Assessment Information
EasTTLe reading assessments twice a year.
AsTTLe writing assessments twice a year.
This course develops students literacy skills across reading and writing, speaking and listening, viewing and presenting. These skills are transferrable to all careers.
Career PathwaysCook, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Retail Manager, Chemist, Building Surveyor, Marine Biologist, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Historian, Heavy Truck Driver, Artist, Artistic Director, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Film and Video Editor, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Barrister, Auctioneer, Sound Technician, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Collision Repair Technician, Glazier, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Courier/Delivery Agent, Metal Worker, Brick and Blocklayer, Fabrication Engineer, Print Finisher, Deckhand, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Bus Driver, Taxi Driver/Chauffeur, Flight Attendant, Cabinet Maker, Surveyor, Waiter/Waitress, Film/Television Camera Operator, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Physician, Counsellor, Carpenter, Carpet Cleaner, Midwife, Table Games Dealer, Farm Assistant, Minister of Religion, Retail Sales Assistant, Chemical Production Operator, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Ship's Officer, Delivery Driver, Podiatrist, Elected Government Representative, Civil Engineer, Insurance Claims Officer, Cleaner, Meteorologist, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Trainer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Pharmacy Technician, Community Development Worker, Musician, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Hotel Porter, Concrete Worker, Event Manager, Conservator, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Storeperson, Editor, Solicitor, Judge, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Curator, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Customs Officer, Systems Administrator, Demonstrator, Dentist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Maitre d’Hotel, Foreign Policy Officer, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Dispensing Optician, Workplace Relations Adviser, Sports Coach/Official, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Dog Trainer, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driving Instructor, Laundry Worker/Dry-cleaner, Personal Assistant, Geologist, Economist, Records Adviser, Lift Technician, Human Resources Adviser, Engineering Machinist, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Information Technology Architect, Plasterer, Welder, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Financial Adviser, Fishery Officer, Flight Instructor, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Professional Sportsperson, Service Station Attendant, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Forklift Operator, Furniture Finisher, Pest Control Technician, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Hunter/Trapper, Lighting Technician, Landscaper, Health and Safety Inspector, Geophysicist, Glass Processor, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Health and Safety Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Immigration Officer, Insurance Adviser, Joiner, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Locksmith, Train Driver, Mail and Parcel Sorter, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Ship's Master, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Radiation Therapist, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Office Manager, Optometrist, Payroll Officer, Policy Analyst, Printer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Radiation Oncologist, Recruitment Consultant, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Scaffolder, Secondary School Teacher, Signmaker, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Stevedore, Telemarketer, Television Presenter, Tour Guide, Tow Truck Operator, Travel Agent/Adviser, Tyre Technician, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Management Consultant, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Court Registry Officer, Marketing Specialist, Geospatial Specialist, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Scrum Master, Fire Engineer, Support Worker, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Ophthalmologist, Facilities Manager
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA chrome book or laptop is recommended but not a requirement.
Pens
Pencils
Refill paper
1B4 exercise book
Felts, highlighters, colour pencils