1ARALIT

1ARALIT - Level 1 ARA Literacy

Course Description

This course is specifically designed for students who are yet to gain one or both of the Literacy co-requisite standards for reading and writing or who find mainstream English challenging for specific reasons. The Ara Literacy class is limited in size to allow for more one-to-one teaching and supported learning. 

Learning will focus on real world contexts for reading, writing and communication appropriate to the workplace, training courses and apprenticeships. Students will develop reading and writing skills that will support them to confidently access their learning in all areas.

This course will not normally lead to a Year 12 English course. However, students may discuss requirements of this progression with the Head of English.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry to the course will be based on all results produced in Year 10 English and will be on the advice of each student's English teacher. Students may select this as a preferred option as an indicator of interest to their teachers.
Students in Ara classes are enrolled in the group of three courses: Literacy, Numeracy, and the combined Science / PE course. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A personal laptop is strongly encouraged for all class learning and assessment work.

Pathway

This course supports students towards vocational pathways.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Assessment in this course is through a learning portfolio. Student work is assessed as they are ready throughout the year. Students may not gain credits until later in the year due to this process.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 504 v9
NZQA Info
Produce a CV (curriculum vitae)
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 3483 v8
NZQA Info
Fill in a form
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 7121 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate skills to search and select information
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32403 v1
NZQA Info
Read written texts to understand ideas and information
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32405 v2
NZQA Info
Write texts to communicate ideas and information
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91924 v3
NZQA Info
English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0