Level 2 English (Foundation)
12ENF Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs A. Vaughan.
Recommended Prior LearningEngagement with the Year 11 English programme.
This is an alternative course for students who would benefit from a reduced programme. In this course, students will engage with and think critically about a variety of texts, and will analyse how language is used to create meaning and influence others Students will have the opportunity to research a social issue issue, read and respond to literature, deliver an oral presentation, and develop their writing skills. The course is predominantly internally assessed with one external standard included.
It is possible to gain the reading and writing credits for UE Literacy through this course. As four achievement standards on offer in this course are internally assessed, it is important that students regularly attend classes to have continuity in their learning and experience success.
Students may indicate interest in this course but final placement decisions will be made by the English department.
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction to short texts and responding both personally and analytically to them (2.1)
Independent selection of texts and creating reading responses to these begins (2.9)
Drafting a piece for the Writing Portfolio (2.4)
Term 2
Selection of texts and written responses to these continues (2.9)
Information Literacy Standard (2.8)
Oral Presentation Standard (2.5)
Term 3
Reading responses continue (2.9)
Drafting a second piece for the Writing Portfolio (2.4)
Crafting and editing both pieces for submission of the Writing Portfolio (2.4)
Preparing for essay writing on a short text and practice examination (2.1)
Term 4
Final hand in of the six text responses for the Reading Log Standard (2.9)
Revision of short text for the external examination (2.1)
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 3 English, Level 3 English (Foundation), Level 3 English with Shakespeare
Students will develop critical and creative thinking skills about how meaning is created in a variety of texts, and how language is used to influence others. Collaborative, empathetic and interpersonal skills are also developed through discussions and learning activities. The knowledge and relationship skills in this course are valued across the tertiary curriculum and in a variety of careers.