NCEA L1 English - Divide and Conquer
ENG1D Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms J. McLeod.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen entry.
Divide and conquer -
This course will explore humanity’s desire to conquer and rule over others. Are we then merely puppets controlled by the powerful elite? Through this course we explore issues such as identity, rebellion and the corrupting influence of power. These ideas are ageless and are presented in texts from Malorie Blackman’s Noughts and Crosses to Divergent. Are you ready to peel away the veneer of power controlling you?
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.
Course Overview
Term 1
This term we focus on setting the scene for our thematic context. We will read, write and consider through a range of lenses and viewpoints.
Term 2
This term is all about showing what we have learnt through two assessments.
Term 3
The focus shifts now to the external assessments as we practice our writing skills and prepare for the DGE in week 6.
Term 4
A short term as we focus solely on our exams - how can we create meaning through language?
Year 11 (NCEA Level 1), Year 11 Literacy Requirement, Languages - Ngā Reo
Career Pathways
Author, Journalist, Technical Writer, Editor, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide