11ENW

Level 1 English: The World of Words

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Gibson.

This course covers the three main areas of English: written, visual and oral language. The course develops an appreciation of literature, literacy and communication skills through a range of internal and external assessment opportunities as listed below.

If you think Level 1 English Word Power is the course you should be taking you can submit an Exemption Request. Find the Level 1 English Word Power course through the English Learning Area page.




Recommended Prior Learning

Open to all students who have achieved a level of competence in English in Year 10. All students must choose an English course.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91924 v3
NZQA Info
English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91925 v3
NZQA Info
English 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91926 v4
NZQA Info
English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91927 v4
NZQA Info
English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 20
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

  • meeting any course entry requirements
  • minimum class sizes
  • the availability of teaching staff

and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.