12ENN

12 English - Non Fiction

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.

This is a Level 2 English course for students who are interested in exploring how we tell true stories. The focus is on nonfiction texts and/or texts based on real-life events.

Objectives

  • Engage with written, visual, and oral texts by evaluating information, analysing language, and responding critically.
  • Develop writing skills and produce a range of written text types. 
  • Develop oral presentation skills.
  • Develop information literacy skills. 

Content

  • Nonfiction written text analysis - autobiography or based on a true story. 
  • Unfamiliar text skills - New Zealand, Māori, and Pasifika short texts.
  • Produce a writing portfolio of a range of nonfiction writing (for example, opinion writing). 
  • Research a course-related topic and develop conclusions. 
  • Produce an oral presentation (for example, a speech or 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

Course completion of Year 11 English.

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.

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

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
4
4
4
4
4
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
4
4
4
4
4
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
6
6
6
6
6
6
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
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
4
4
4
4
4
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