Level 1 English A

Pre-requisites:

A high level of dedication and drive advanced middle school English experience.

Course description:

A challenging achievement standard course where students will be preparing the the academic rigor of their own formal written language and the analysis of work from the wide literature cannon.

Course objectives:

Students to gain their literacy through achievement standards and develop the skills required for excellence at level 1.

Credits available:

The table below shows the credits available within the subject.

Number	Title	I or E *	Credits
90856	Show understanding of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, using supporting evidence.	I	3
90852	Explain significant connections across texts using supporting evidence.	I	4
90052	Produce creative writing.	I	3
90854	Form personal responses to independently read texts supported by evidence.	I	4
90851	Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence	E	4
90850	Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), using supporting evidence	E	4
90849	Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence	E	4

I or E * = Internal or external assessments

Leads to: Advanced year 12 class.

Contact: Mr M Waller

Upcoming events

Friday 10 Dec

10th December Last day of term 4.

Friday 10 Dec

10th December Junior and middle school prizegiving takes place at the Regent theatre. Middle School 9am. Junio... [Read more]

Thursday 2 Dec

2nd of December Teacher Only Day. No School. This is a day set by the Ministry of Education and will be coveri... [Read more]

Monday 29 Nov

Westland Anniversay Day holiday. No school.

Monday 22 Nov

22nd November Senior Prizegiving takes place at the Regent Theatre at 6pm.

Monday 25 Oct

Labour day holiday. No School.

Monday 18 Oct

18th October. Term 4 begins

Friday 1 Oct

1st October. Last day of term 3.

Friday 24 Sep

24th September the Westland High School Ball takes place. More information regarding venue and other details w... [Read more]

Monday 13 Sep

13th September to 20th September is Te wiki o te reo Maori / Maori language week. Visit https://www.tewikioter... [Read more]

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