13 English Extension
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.
English for students who want academic extension to prepare for the English Scholarship exams.
Objectives
- To increase knowledge and interest in literature and language.
- To develop confidence and ability in thinking, reasoning, discriminating, and evaluating.
- To prepare students for the English Scholarship exam.
Content
- Analysis and criticism of poetry and prose passages.
- Study of issues in literature (extended and short texts).
- Research and application of literary theories.
- Produce an oral text.
Extension/Enrichment Opportunities
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
Teacher recommendation based on a high number of Excellence grades in Level 2 English and a positive work ethic.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $21.00 (class text).
Associated Costs: Nil.
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.
This subject is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.