ENG2R
This course requires 2 options.

NCEA L2 English - The Road to Redemption

Course Description

ENGLISH 2R - The Road to Redemption


Have you ever done something you've regretted? Can we ever make up for our mistakes? Authors have been struggling with this concept for centuries. Think novels such as Crime and Punishment, Les Misérables and The Kite Runner. Think films such as The Shawshank Redemption, Atonement and Gran Torino. 

But why the fascination with this particular aspect of the human condition? This course firstly looks at, and tries to answer the question: why are we so driven to redeem our mistakes?

Linked closely to this idea of redemption - and another key idea that will underpin the course - is the idea of determination. In particular, we'll look at what real determination looks like - having the courage to stand up for what you believe in, the courage to carry through what you believe to be right.






Course Overview

Term 1
This term we explore the contexts of our course through a range of texts (both written and visual) to work on the personal reading standard and the writing portfolio.

Term 2
This term we focus on a literature study, as well as continuing to craft our writing portfolio work. We will also be closely reading a selection of unfamiliar texts, looking at how and why authors present key ideas.

Term 3
The focus this term will be on close viewing. You will have the opportunity to explore how film makers craft their work to obtain a desired result. We will also be practicing our literature essay writing skills, in preparation for the derived grade exams.

Term 4
Term 4 is all about revising for the final exams in November.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that you have completed Level 1 English and you have a genuine interest in visual texts.

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: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91099 v4
NZQA Info
English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91100 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91106 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91107 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 21
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0