Level 1 Literacy - English Language
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Curran.
This course provides the opportunity for international and migrant students to achieve the literacy requirements for Level 1 NCEA with the three generic literacy Unit Standards. There is also the opportunity to sit other English Language Level 2 Unit Standards for extra Level 2 credits, once Level 1 Literacy has been achieved.
The emphasis of this course is on communication in English and requires the student to focus on reading with understanding, writing to communicate ideas and to actively take part in spoken interactions. All work generated in class by the teaching and learning programme for the literacy unit standards is assessed internally over the whole year.
Areas of focus are: increasing vocabulary; practising English grammar; recognising language features, purpose, audience, and different types of text; locating and analysing ideas and information from text and wide reading; presenting a speech, comparing, contrasting and evaluating meaning; producing paragraphed writing using different sentence structures; learning strategies for self-monitoring and accuracy; contributing ideas and displaying both verbal and non-verbal behaviours with spoken communication.
Course Overview
Term 1
Subject, purpose and audience of a text
Text types
Information writing - report
Reading texts for understanding - class novel
Vocabulary learning
Topic speaking practice
Term 2
Film
Essay - character/theme writing
Group work - posters, speaking, discussion
Reading for understanding - articles and reports, notices and familiar texts
Compare two careers - report writing
Vocabulary learning
Parts of Speech - Grammar
Term 3
Sentence Structure - grammar
Writing - My dream room - description
Reading for understanding - websites, research
Global Issues Speech presentation
Vocabulary Learning
Pair and group speaking
Listening activities
Fill out a form
Term 4
Editing reading and writing tasks for portfolio
Verb tenses and pronunciation
Vocabulary learning
Exam question practice
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Write to communicate ideas for a purpose and audience
NZQA Info
Read texts with understanding
NZQA Info
Actively participate in spoken interactions
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Cook, Sales Representative, Accountant, Actuary, Administration Officer, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Product Assembler, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Retail Manager, Patternmaker, Chemist, Statistician, Building Surveyor, Architectural Technician, Historian, Artistic Director, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Sound Technician, Author, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Microbiologist, Baker, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Building Insulator, Beauty Therapist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Tailor/Dressmaker, Courier/Delivery Agent, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biotechnologist, Biosecurity Officer, Metal Worker, Brick and Blocklayer, Naval Architect, Tattoo Artist, Property Manager, Fabrication Engineer, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Entertainer, Surveyor, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Contact Centre Worker, Textile Process Operator, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Carpenter, Retail Sales Assistant, Chef, Chemical Production Operator, Science Technician, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Insurance Claims Officer, Dental Technician, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Trainer, Graphic Designer, Diver, Interior Designer, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technician, Interpreter, Community Development Worker, Musician, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Hotel Porter, Event Manager, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Legal Executive, Make-up Artist, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Customs Officer, Systems Administrator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Maitre d’Hotel, Radio Presenter, Visual Merchandiser, Workplace Relations Adviser, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Electronics Trades Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driller, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Human Resources Adviser, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Engineering Machinist, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Information Technology Architect, Environmental Engineer, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Importer/Exporter, Plasterer, Welder, Plastics Worker, Financial Adviser, Firefighter, Marine Engineer, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forklift Operator, Furniture Finisher, Pest Control Technician, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Upholsterer, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Gardener, Health and Safety Inspector, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Hairdresser/Barber, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Services Manager, Helicopter Pilot, Naturopath, Immigration Officer, Industrial Spray Painter, Veterinarian, Insurance Agent, Primary School Teacher, Joiner, Translator, Locksmith, Security Officer/Guard, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Massage Therapist, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Mortgage Broker, Nanny/Child Carer, Nursery Grower/Worker, Office Manager, Osteopath, Photographer, Physiotherapist, Policy Analyst, Printer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Recreation Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Youth Worker, Real Estate Agent, Recruitment Consultant, Recycler/Dismantler, Roadmarker, Roofer, Wood Processing Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Signmaker, Social Worker, Telemarketer, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Valuer, User Experience Designer, Management Consultant, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Marketing Specialist, Geospatial Specialist, Psychotherapist, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Data Analyst, Garment Technician,
Disclaimer
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