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Year 10 English

Course Description

Year 10 English is focused on consolidating the foundational work honed in Year 9, to prepare them for NCEA Level One the following year. As a taste tester, we offer four NCEA Level One English credits at the end of Year 10 to not only ready them for their Senior years, but build their confidence ahead of beginning Year 11.

We expect students to be able to name multiple writing techniques, identify them in their own and others' work, and discuss grammar confidently. At this stage, it is expected that students can discuss multiple reasons behind writers' and directors' choices. Students are expected to be sophisticated in their communication with others and in presentations.

Alongside honing English skills, we also nurture the use of digital tools. Students are expected to become fluent with the use of Google apps while showing their understanding of texts and creating meaning for reader engagement.

Alongside students completing assessments in English, their reading comprehension and vocabulary will be measured using ASTTLE and PAT testing, which are standardised tests that support feedback on students' ability to work to expected levels.

Course Overview

Term 1
In Term One students will work on a Written Text and Creative Writing. There will be a written essay assessment.

Term 2
In Term Two students will work on an Oral Presentation and Formal Writing. Students will present a 2 and 1/2 minute speech on a personal hero and have an assessment of a written discursive essay on a modern NZ issue.

Term 3
In Term Three students will work on a Visual Text Study and a Visual Presentation. Students will produce a digital visual essay and an A3 poster on identity.

Term 4
In Term Four students will have an exam and will work on a 1.8 Connections study offering 4 NCEA Level 1 credits.

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