NCEA L1 English - Adrenaline Rush

We all need that adrenaline rush!

This course explores sports that gives us that adrenaline rush through a range of texts that look at why we are so fascinated with going fast and pushing the limits. Why do we do something that is so inherently dangerous? What drives the competitive spirit so much that we will happily strap ourselves into a death machine while the rest of us watch avidly from the sidelines?

English as a subject area focuses on the two key strands – making meaning and creating meaning. We focus on communication through a range of texts and mediums to reflect societal changes and 21st Century learning foci. English encompasses learning the language, using the language and thinking beyond the language through authentic learning contexts.

Specifically, this involves learners being willing to have their ideas challenged; to developing their own ideas and opinions through critical literacy and working on the skills required to be confident using their own personal voice.