Content:

• Close reading
• Thinking critically about language and texts
• Formal and poetic writing for a range of audiences
• Literature studies (including novel, poetry, short stories, drama and film)
• Wide reading                         
• Research
• Public speaking

What skills will I learn?

• To critically analyse literature and language genres.
• To understand and use oral, written and visual language effectively in a range of contexts and for a range of audiences.
• To research and present information effectively 

How will I learn?
Students will be expected to complete reading, viewing, writing and oral tasks set by teachers. Students will also learn about language by participating in production activities. These include delivering a speech, producing a static image and research.

What should I already have done? (Pre-requisites)
Year 10 English 

Where does this lead?
To NCEA level 2 English

How is this course assessed?
By Achievement Standards internally (Int) and externally (Ext) assessed. 

Who can help me?
Mr G Van Buren
Mrs L Petersen
Mrs V Prasad