English Level 2

The English Department bands Level 2 classes into three bands. This allows the teachers to better cater for the students needs and abilities. The classes a student is put in is determined by the Head of Department and is largely derived from a student’s results in Level 1 English

 

English Level 2 (Full Year) (L2ENGAF)

This course is designed for students who have excelled in English.
Internally, it covers, writing, speaking and connections across texts, and externally; Response to studied written text and unfamiliar text. Placement into this course is at the discretion of the Head of English.

PREVIOUS STUDY: Very good grades in Year 11 English, especially in the writing standards.
TOTAL CREDITS AVAILABLE:  25 credits
EXTERNAL CREDITS: 8 Credits
INTERNAL CREDITS: 17 credits
FURTHER STUDY: Level 3 English

Standard
Number		 Level Credits Lit / Num Full Title Method of
Assessment		 Assessment Opportunities Offered
91101 2 6 L1 Lit, W Lit English 2.4 – Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing Assignment
91102 2 3 L1 Lit English 2.5 – Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text Assignment
91104 2 4 L1 Lit English 2.7 – Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence Assignment
91106 2 4 L1 Lit, R Lit English 2.9 – Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence Assignment
91098 2 4 L1 Lit, B Lit English 2.1 – Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence Exam External
91100 2 4 L1 Lit, B Lit English 2.3 – Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence Exam External

English Level 2 (Full Year) (L2ENGLF)

Prior Learning: Good grades in Level 1 English with special attention paid to the writing standards.
Future Pathways/Subjects: Level 3 English
Note: English is compulsory at Level 2. Students will be placed in classes based on their academic ability in English.

TOTAL CREDITS AVAILABLE: 25 credits
EXTERNAL CREDITS: 8 Credits
INTERNAL CREDITS : 17 credits

Standard
Number		 Level Credits Lit / Num Full Title Method of
Assessment		 Assessment Opportunities Offered
91101 2 6 L1 Lit, W Lit English 2.4 – Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing Assignment
91102 2 3 L1 Lit English 2.5 – Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text Assignment
91104 2 4 L1 Lit English 2.7 – Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence Assignment
91106 2 4 L1 Lit, R Lit English 2.9 – Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence Assignment
91098 2 4 L1 Lit, B Lit English 2.1 – Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence Exam External
91100 2 4 L1 Lit, B Lit English 2.3 – Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence

Exam

External

 

English Level 2 (Half Year) (L2ENGCH)

This course is designed for students who found some areas of English difficult at Level 1. It covers writing skills, but without those standards which rely so much on mechanical accuracy, and looks at a range of texts and the connections between them. The course also covers oral and visual presentations. It is an internally assessed course, with the option of entry into one external standard for students who demonstrate the required skills. Placement into this course is at the discretion of the Head of English.

PREVIOUS STUDY: A satisfactory year’s work at Level 1 ENGC and/or ENGL
TOTAL CREDITS AVAILABLE: 10 credits
EXTERNAL CREDITS:
INTERNAL CREDITS: 10 Credits
FURTHER STUDY: Level 3 English

Standard
Number		 Level Credits Lit / Num Full Title

Method of
Assessment

91102

 2 3

L1 Lit

 English 2.5 – Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text Assignment

91104

 2 4

L1 Lit

 English 2.7 – Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence Assignment

91107

 2 3

L1 Lit

 English 2.10 – Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence Assignment

 

Vocational Pathways

rosette-fullThe NZ Qualifications authority has identified six categories of jobs.  The aim is improve the relevance of learning for students by indicating how their learning and achievement is valued by broad sectors of the workforce. Vocational pathways enables employers to assess whether potential employees’ skills align with their industry requirements more easily. This will be a real advantage when they look for work and training opportunities in the sector.

Students now have access to their personalised Vocational Profile on the NZQA website and it is important to students use this as a tool to plan their subjects.

More on vocational pathways can be found at  Vocational Pathways

  • Relevant Vocational Pathways links:
  • Construction and Infrastructure
  • Manufacturing and Technology
  • Primary Industries
  • Service Industries
  • Social and Community Services
  • Creative Industries