1ELO

1ELO - Level 1 English: Looking In, Looking Out

Course Description

Before we look at the world around us, we must first understand the world within us. Your learning in this course will focus on exploring individual and shared values and how those values connect to your place in Aotearoa and the wider world. You will focus on relevant social issues and how those issues are expressed in a variety of texts.   

Your learning in this course will be co-constructed with you to focus on topics of shared interest and personal value. Some example topics include the power of social media, protesting injustice, the teen voice, positive relationships, or the growing threat of limited resources.  

You will develop your understanding of how you can use the power of words to have a voice on those issues in a variety of forms.  You will create a portfolio of fiction and/or non-fiction writing that promotes the awareness of social issues and challenges perspectives. 


Please note: 

In 2024, we are offering several different options of English to try to cater to student interests. These courses will only run if sufficient numbers of students select them. For this reason, you will need to choose a back up English course in case your selected course does not run. 

Please ask your English teacher if you would like further clarification. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

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

Pathway

This course supports learning towards all career pathways as the course is focused on critical thinking, analytical reading, writing in various forms, and effective communication.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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
A.S. 91925 v3
NZQA Info
English 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91926 v4
NZQA Info
English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91927 v4
NZQA Info
English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 20
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Pathway Tags

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