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 be required to complete an independent research project in a language or literature topic.

What should I already have done? (Pre-requisites)
It is recommended that students should have gained a minimum of 18 Level 1 credits in English.

Where does this lead?
To NCEA level 3 English (Option A), English (Option B) or Communication Skills 3

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