13 English Extension
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
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.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
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.
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.