12 English as a Second Language
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Warren.
Objectives
- To increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the academic English required for secondary and tertiary study in New Zealand.
- To prepare for Level 2 English in 13ESL to meet the Literacy requirement for New Zealand University Entrance.
- To learn about New Zealand culture.
- To develop confidence in taking part in New Zealand society.
Course Content
- The course covers academic and communicative English over the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and information literacy.
- Students will be assessed by the Level 1 English achievement standards as well as the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) unit standards for Reading and Writing.
Recommended Prior Learning
Teacher recommendation or diagnostic assessment.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
English 1.5 - Produce formal writing
NZQA Info
English 1.1 - Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence
NZQA Info
English 1.3 - Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence
NZQA Info
English 1.9 - Use information literacy skills to form conclusion(s)
NZQA Info
English 1.11 - Show understanding of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, using supporting evidence
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.