Level 3 English Language
L3ENLU01 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs K. Aitken.
Recommended Prior LearningLearners can take this course following on from L2ENLU01 and HOD EL will recommend the course prior to Option Choices.
Learners are tested prior to being placed in this course.
This course caters for migrant and Pasifika 2nd language learners (ELLs) in Year 13. International learners in Y 13 with a CEFR score between A1 and mid B1 will be considered with HOD approval. The aim of the course is to develop academic vocabulary and competency in English skills, focusing on oral confidence, reading, writing and listening. The course is multi-level with assessments that provide credits towards NCEA Level 3 and NCEA Level 2.
Able learners can achieve UE Literacy reading and writing with HOD approval needed to enroll in the required Unit Standards.
The course targets the learning needs of individual learners and supports their success in mainstream subjects.
Learners who have not yet gained their Level 1 co-requisite English credits will be able to study towards the Reading and Writing assessments.
Course Overview
Term 1
Reading strategies including main idea and supporting ideas
Development of academic vocabulary.
Polyfest theme
Preparation for Reading and Writing Co-requisite exams
Term 2
Reading practice and assessment as a lead into the research for UE Lit Reading
Matariki theme
Term 3
UE Lit Reading or preparation for delivering a L3 presentation
Research for Reading can be used for L4 Writing
Learners prepare for a listening assessment.
Preparation for Reading and Writing Co-requisite exams
Term 4
Listening assessment or completion of Level 4 writing
Study skills
Assessment Information
All assessments are internal and 4 will be selected by HOD from the list below.
A maximum of 20 credits is available from this course.
US 31004 v1 Read and understand a text for a practical purpose (EL) 5 credits
US 30997 v1 Read and understand a text on a familiar topic (EL) 5 credits
US 30990 v1 Demonstrate understanding of a spoken interaction in a familiar topic (EL)
Us 30982 v1 Demonstrate understanding of a spoken text on a familiar topic (EL) 5 credits
US 31027 v1 Deliver a developed presentation on a familiar topic (EL)
US 22750 v4 Write a crafted text for a specified audience using researched material for an academic purpose Level 4 UE Lit Writing: 6 credits
US22751v4 Read and process information in English for academic purposes Level 4 UE Lit Reading: 6 credits
$30 Workbook and some photocopying