ENJ101

Level 1 English: Our Journeys (ENJ101)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Davies.

We are all on a journey through life but what happens when there are obstacles in the way? What happens when we go on a journey of discovery? How do we grow to become better people and reach our potential? 

This course is for you to explore the journeys revealed in stories, poems, films and other texts. You will explore concepts related to power and control as well as identity and growth. It will encourage you to think critically about relationships, politics and society. 

You will gain 15 credits by completing three of the assessment listed below. These assessments include language and literature study as well as writing, reading and presenting.

Some of the possible texts are shown below:

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Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 English

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1 x 1B5 exercise book

Pathway

This course leads to a wide range of career pathways. Thinking and communication skills will be essential in any career choice and can be developed by studying English.

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91924 v3
NZQA Info
English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91925 v3
NZQA Info
English 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91926 v4
NZQA Info
English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91927 v4
NZQA Info
English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 20
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.