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
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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
External
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