Glendowie College
12 English - Non Fiction
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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.
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
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.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
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English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
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.
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