NCEA L2 English - Big Brother is Watching
Eng2B Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms J. McLeod.
Recommended Prior LearningIt is recommended that you have completed Level 1 English.
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.
Course Overview
Term 1
This term we define the parameters of our theme and begin reading the class text - 1984 by George Orwell. We also start setting up our personal responses standard and delving into the wonderful world of unfamiliar text.
We also complete our first piece for the writing portfolio.
Term 2
In Term 2 we complete the personal responses standard and continue to deconstruct the class text.
We write another piece for writing portfolio and continue to develop our unfamiliar text skills.
Term 3
Term 3 focuses on preparation and completion of the Derived Grade Exams as well as completing the writing portfolio standard and close viewing.
Term 4
This short term is all about revising, reviewing and reflecting on what we have learnt in preparation for the exams.
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