Horizon - English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Behrens.
Ko te reo te tuakiri, Ko te reo tōku ahurei, Ko te reo te ora.
English is the study, use, and enjoyment of the English language and its literature, communicated orally, visually, and in writing, for a range of purposes and audiences and in a variety of text forms. Learning English encompasses learning the language, learning through the language, and learning about the language.
Understanding, using, and creating oral, written and visual texts of increasing complexity is at the heart of English teaching and learning. By engaging with text-based activities, students become increasingly skilled and sophisticated speakers and listeners, writers and readers, presenters and viewers.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Possibilities
Office Administrator, Receptionist, Copywriter, Archivist, Barrister, Author, Psychologist, Journalist, Communications Professional, Interpreter, Technical Writer, Editor, Solicitor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Librarian, Library Assistant, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Court Registry Officer,