Level One Alternative English
Level
NCEA Level 1 Unit Standards and Achievement Standards
Entry Requirement
This course is recommended where Year 9 and 10 English grades in reading and writing skills have been “Not Achieved” or where students are unlikely to achieve the externally assessed achievement standards of NCEA Level 1 English.
(Refer to NCEA Level 1 English)
Cost
None
Course Outline
The course has an emphasis on more practical English skills, as well as language studies, reading comprehension, note-making, media studies and library and research work.
The course helps students to meet the literacy requirements for NCEA Level 1 (10 credits at Level 1).
Assessment
This is completely internally assessed.
US 3483 - Fill in a form - 2 credits
US 10792 - Write formal personal correspondence - 3 credits
AS 91925 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied texts - 5 credits
AS 91926 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions - 5 credits
Where Does It Lead
Further Information