NCEA Level 3 English 301
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Sheridan.
English 301
In this course, you will study a range of literature genres which will engage and develop your ability to analyse texts and respond critically to them, and to make sophisticated connections between texts. Prepare for high engagement with both reading and writing tasks. You will be expected to read an extended text in your own time, and to access and read secondary academic material in the course of your preparation for a variety of assessments. An oral presentation may also feature within this course.
Course Overview
Term 1
Term 1 will involve the study of a series of poems and/or short stories, as well as a film study, culminating in an internally assessed close viewing based on a film or films studied in class.
Term 2
During this term, students will carry out a critical inquiry into language or literature.
Term 3
Term 3 will involve an extended text study, with internal assessment centering on a connections task in which students critically examine the links between a variety of texts studied both in class and independently. There will also be an opportunity this term for students to hone their speaking and presentation skills, and to deliver an oral presentation to their class.
Term 4
Revision for the NCEA exam in November.
Recommended Prior Learning
University entrance literacy, including at least one of 91098 and 91100, or at the discretion of the Head of the English Department.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
You may be offered the opportunity to purchase a copy of the extended text (approximately $20) taught in class. There are no scheduled trips, but opportunities to attend theatrical productions or other events may present themselves from time to time, incurring a small cost. You will need to have a folder and refill, or exercise book, for using alongside your device.
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.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 7
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English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
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English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
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English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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 three subjects.