NCEA L2 English - Big Brother is Watching
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. McLeod.
ENGLISH 2B = Big Brother is Watching!
Are we being constantly monitored? Should we be worried?
Out of control governments have been a rich source of fiction, allowing the reader or viewer to grapple with the impossibility of conforming to over-controlling laws or rebelling and facing the consequences,
Is it our duty to oppose an evil leader? How far can we go?
The skills developed throughout the year will enable you to deepen both your written and oral communication skills as well as complement other Level 2 subjects that involve report writing.
This course does provide University Entrance Literacy requirements.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended that you have completed Level 1 English.
Pathway
English develops your thinking and communications skills which are all highly prized in the workplace. Many universities consider level 3 English a prerequisite.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
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English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence