Level 2 English: The Written Word

12ENW
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Davies

This course covers the three main areas of English: written, visual and oral language. The course follows on from NCEA Level One and aims to further develop students' skills of analysis by exploring our place in the world through a range of texts including poetry and the modern novel, while also improving and honing creative and transactional writing skills. 

It delivers the standards for the literacy requirement for University Entrance.

Pathway

Level 3 English: Hear My Voice, Level 3 English: The Written Word, Level 3 English: Watch This Space

Recommended Prior Learning

15 Level 1 Achievement Standard credits in English, including AS 90052. Students must choose an English course.

Credit Information

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Assessment
Level
 Internal or
External
Credits
 L1 Literacy Credits UE Literacy Credits Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91098 v3 English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
2
E
4
Y
4r,4w
A.S. 91099 v4 English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
2
E
4
Y
4w
A.S. 91100 v2 English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
2
E
4
Y
4r,4w
A.S. 91101 v2 English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
2
I
6
Y
6w
A.S. 91102 v2 English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
2
I
3
Y
A.S. 91104 v2 English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
2
I
4
Y
Total Credits
25
25
18
0

Total Credits Available: 25 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

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