10ENGL

10 English Language

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: C. Linnen.

This course is for ESOL students and supports language acquisition across all subject areas through developing basic skills. Literacy skills are a focus as we prepare students for the new NCEA Level 1 Literacy assessments. Students will be using language acquisition programs such as Quizlet and other reading programmes to maximise growth in their English. Students who achieve at level 2B or below in year 9 English or at ELLP Stage 2  (English Language Learning Progressions) or below will be directed to take this course to give them extra support in English and their other subjects.


Course Overview

Term 1
Topic based study, including vocabulary, grammar, the 4 skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
An assessment on 1 of the 4 skills will be given towards the end of each term.

Term 2
Topic based study, including vocabulary, grammar, the 4 skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
An assessment on 1 of the 4 skills will be given towards the end of term. There will be an NCEA Level 1 Speaking assessment included.

Term 3
Topic based study, including vocabulary, grammar, the 4 skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
An assessment on 1 of the 4 skills will be given towards the end of term.

Term 4
Topic based study, including vocabulary, grammar, the 4 skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
An assessment on 1 of the 4 skills will be given towards the end of term. There will be an NCEA Level 1 Listening assessment included.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students may be placed in this class as a result of testing.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 10
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 30983 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate understanding of basic spoken instructions in common everyday situations (EL Foundation)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31025 v1
NZQA Info

Present simple information on an everyday familiar topic (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 10
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0