Whangaparaoa College

Level 1 English Language

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Aitken.

Recommended Prior Learning

Learners are tested on arrival at the college. The HOD EL recommends learners who would benefit from choosing this course. It is not available to learners for whom English is the first language.

Level 1 English Language caters for migrant, Pasifika and International 2nd language learners (ELLs) in Year 11. The aim of the course is to develop academic vocabulary and competency in English skills across listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course is multi-level with assessments that provide credits towards NCEA Level 1, and supports learners for L1 Literacy, recognizing the learning needs of individual learners.

The EL classroom is a caring, nurturing and positive learning environment, in which learners' languages and cultures are valued. Learners are encouraged to share their cultures and support each other in their learning.

Course Overview

Term 1
Diagnostic testing and ELLP(English Language Learning Progressions) testing across all strands: listening, speaking, reading and writing at the start of the term. This data informs the learner focused programme to cater for diverse levels of English Language acquisition.
Polyfestival theme
Preparation for the Reading and Writing Co-requisite exams

Term 2
Reading and writing focus, including the development of vocabulary.
ELLP testing at the end of the term to gauge progress and gaps

Matariki theme and World Ocean Day.

Term 3
Communication focus as a basis for developing literacy skills and oral confidence.

Preparation for the Reading and Writing Co-requisite exams.

Term 4
Focus on study skills and completing internal assessments.

Learning Areas:

English

Assessment Information

Learners will complete 4 Internal Assessments and can achieve up to 20 Level 1 NCEA credits.

US30994 Read and understand a simple English language written text in an everyday context
US27998 Complete a simple form with personal information in English language
US31001 Read and understand a simple English language written text for an everyday practical purpose
US27996 Write a simple text on an everyday topic in English language

This course leads to L2 English Language and enables learners to be more successful in mainstream subjects.