12ENC

12 English - Creative

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.

This is a Level 2 English course for students who are interested in exploring how creative texts communicate ideas that deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world.

Objectives

  • Engage with written, visual, and oral texts by analysing language, forming personal responses, and responding critically and creatively.
  • Develop writing skills and produce a range of written text types. 
  • Develop oral presentation skills.

Content

  • Written text analysis - novel or play. 
  • Unfamiliar text skills - New Zealand, Māori, and Pasifika short texts.
  • Produce a writing portfolio of a range of creative writing (for example, a first chapter for a novel). 
  • Read, view and/or listen to a range of self-selected texts and develop personal reading responses. 
  • Produce an oral text (podcast).



Extension/Enrichment Opportunities

Year 12 students may attend weekly tutorials in Terms 2 and 3 to prepare for Scholarship English. In addition, the English Faculty offers a range of extension/enrichment opportunities, including Debating, Spoken Word Poetry Club, writing clubs, external writing and speech competitions, and trips or performances relevant to the curriculum.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 course completion.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Year 13 English Guideline(s):
14 credits at Level 2, including at least ONE external standard.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91098 v3
NZQA Info

English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91100 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91102 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91106 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 21
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.