Level 2 English: Our Stories (ENS202)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Davies.
"Be yourself. Everybody else is already taken" - Oscar Wilde
This English course uses literature and language to investigate how people tell stories and how important stories are for identity and growth. You will explore ideas about change and development in poems, short stories, films and novels. The course also includes a writing portfolio and text connections task.
This course is made up of 10 internal and 8 external credits.
You will need 10 Level 1 English credits to be accepted into this course.
Some of the possible text studies are shown below.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 11 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.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
NZQA Info
English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
NZQA Info
English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
Disclaimer
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