Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 11 English with Literacy

11ENGL
Course Description

This full year course is designed for students who will benefit from a closely scaffolded approach to their senior English studies. Year 10 English teachers will speak to students who would benefit from choosing this option. Students will focus on the key skills of Reading and Writing, in particular. This course is intended to help prepare students for the Reading and Writing co-requisite assessments at the end of Term 2. Studies will follow a themes-based approach.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Express ideas in writing for a variety of purposes and audiences.
  • Storytelling in film, poetry, short stories and a novel.
  • Read written texts for meaning, as well as for fun.
  • Spelling, punctuation and paragraphing.
  • Locate information to answer a question.
  • Write poetry and/or lyrics.


  • Fill in forms and write a CV.


  • Research a self-selected topic.


Year Levels/Departments:

Year 11, English




			
					
					Resources Required
										
1B8 or similar exercise book, pen or pencil, highlighter