EN302

Level 3 English

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Maggie Trapp.

OBJECTIVES/COURSE CONTENT:
On completing this course students should be able to:
•Show understanding of the messages and techniques of literary language;
•Show understanding of the messages and techniques of contemporary (non-literary) language;
•Demonstrate ability to write effectively, appropriately, logically and accurately;
•Communicate effectively orally or visually.

Written work carried out throughout the year is collected in a portfolio, from which two pieces are chosen and submitted for final assessment at the beginning of Term Four. Other internal assessments for this course are completed at the end of Term One and Term Three.
The goal in this course is to achieve University Entrance in English (at least 14 credits).

Course Overview

Term 1
Week 1 - 2: Course Introduction – set up Writing Profiles. Goal-setting.

Week 3 - 8: Begin first Literature study – Seamus Heaney poetry study – go over background to 20th century Ireland; analyse language, style, setting, themes, etc.
On-going comprehension and language analysis exercises; in-depth poetry analysis, theme analysis, language discussion. Language and writing tasks.
Individually choose poem for study towards Pecha Kucha presentation for AS3.5; check-pointing with teacher.
Develop oral language presentation skills for AS3.5
Practice assessment AS3.1 (91472) – also forms first formative piece for Writing Portfolio – AS3.4 (91475);
Complete AS3.5 (91476) in Week 8

Weeks 9 – 11: Travel Writing genre - develop and practise towards AS3.5
Travel writing genre – reading unfamiliar text; exploring genre techniques and style; develop own writing. Complete second formative piece for Writing Portfolio – AS3.4 (91475)

Term 2
Week 1 - 5: Literature Study: Film – “The Constant Gardener” – examination question practice essays In-class viewing; revision and discussion of film techniques; background; character studies; setting; themes; style, etc.
Go over guidelines for AS3.2 (91473) – response to visual text.
Practice AS3.2 essay in class; Formative in-class essay test for AS3.2 – also forms third formative piece for Writing Portfolio – AS3.4 (91475)

Weeks 6 – 10: Introduction to colonialism and post-colonialism; working on finding and studying texts connected thematically
Reading essays, poetry, cartoons, non-fiction extracts about colonialism and post-colonialism;
Read primary text – “Mr Pip” – for novel study - theme, character, setting, historical background, etc - study looks specifically at how this text is a post-colonial text – linked to thematic study on post-colonialism Complete essay on “Mr Pip” – forms fourth formative piece for Writing Portfolio AS3.4 (91475);
Complete passage analysis and close reading exercises; complete critical thinking exercise – fifth formative piece for Writing Portfolio – AS3.4 (91475)


Term 3
Week 1 – 5: Refer back to colonialism and post-colonialism; working on finding and studying texts connected thematically
Begin individual research task finding connections with “Mr Pip” – using personally-selected texts and texts studied in class to develop awareness of thematic connections.

Week 6 - 7: English Research assignment – AS3.7 (91478) – working on finding and studying texts connected thematically
Complete individual connections assignment for AS3.7 (91478) – due Week 8 (Wednesday, Sept 9th)

Week 8: Writing Portfolio work
Select, redraft and complete two pieces towards completion of AS3.4 (91475) Final submission for AS3.4 (91475) – due Wednesday, Sept 16th

Weeks 9 - 10: Examination Revision
Preparation towards Derived Grade Examinations – practising essay responses; essay question analysis; style, structure, etc.
Formative AS3.1; AS3.2 for examinations

Term 4
Week 1: Derived Grade Examinations
Formative AS3.1, AS3.2, AS3.3 for examinations

Week 2: Final Examination Revision – AS3.1, AS3.2, AS3.3
Intensive language study – discussion and exercises on style, structure, meaning, language features, etc Practise literary essays
Examination study leave begins Friday October 30th.
NCEA examinationss begin Friday, November 6th.

Recommended Prior Learning

At least 12 credits in NCEA English Level 2, with at least Achievement in AS91100
(2.3) and at least one literature topic, or with approval of the HoD. University
Entrance Literacy must have been gained in Year 12.

Pathway

Your English teacher will advise on which English course will best suit your learning needs from either EN302 or EN301

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 25 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91472 v1
NZQA Info
English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91473 v1
NZQA Info
English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91474 v1
NZQA Info
English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
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
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1

A.S. 91476 v1
NZQA Info
English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11

A.S. 91478 v1
NZQA Info
English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 11

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 25
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of the three subjects.