NCEA L1 English - For the Revolution
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. McLeod.
For the Revolution: Exploring the Power of Ideas
Course Overview: This course is designed to empower students with the skills and knowledge necessary to critically engage with the concept of revolution through the exploration of various texts and contexts. Focusing on the theme of rebellion and the reasoning behind revolution, this Level 1 NCEA course integrates idea development, core language skills, and critical thinking. Students will analyze thought-provoking texts, including George Orwell's Animal Farm, and Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron, to develop a deep understanding of the impact of revolution on societies and individuals.
We will also provide a modern 'lens' by looking at the rise of fringe ideology and how this can impact social structures.
Course Objectives: By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the concepts of rebellion and its implications.
2. Analyse and evaluate texts with a critical lens to make meaningful interpretations.
3. Develop effective writing skills for a range of different purposes and audiences such as report writing.
4. Apply critical thinking skills to analyse and synthesize complex ideas within our context.
5. Develop and enhance language skills including vocabulary expansion in order to express their ideas fluently and coherently.
This learning will be developed using the new NZQA Level 1 Achievement Standards.
Course Overview
Term 1
TBA once the new standards have been finalised.
Term 2
TBA once the new standards have been finalised.
Term 3
TBA once the new standards have been finalised.
Term 4
Revision, revision, revision! Like any good sporting fixture, we practice our core skills to ensure we are ready and confident about our external exam.
Recommended Prior Learning
This course is open entry.
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.
External
NZQA Info
English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
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English 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text
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English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions
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English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts