Level 2 English - English and Performance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Moss.
This course will suit students who are interested in using drama and performance to explore English. Students will have the opportunity to apply the practical skills of drama and "learning through action" to develop their understanding of characterisation, conflict and other literary aspects. This focus will also support students to develop their reading and writing skills. Texts in this course may include those such as: No 2, Twelfth Night and Hamilton.
Students who select this course do not have to be confident performers.
This course has nine credits from internal standards on offer. A further eight credits are offered in the external examinations.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text