Year 11 English - Worlds Unveiled

This course is all about world building. 

Worlds Unveiled is a course for students who love stories, settings, and the power of imagination. From fantasy realms and dystopian futures to alternative histories and hidden cities, this course explores how writers create believable, immersive worlds—and how you can too.

You’ll read and analyse great world-building texts across genres and forms, learning how authors use language, structure, character, and setting to make the impossible feel real. You’ll also write your own stories, developing the craft of creative writing through guided workshops, challenges, and feedback.

In this course, students will:

• Read and analyse a range of imaginative and richly built texts

• Explore the building blocks of compelling storytelling, including setting, tone, and symbolism

• Write original stories that demonstrate control, creativity, and purpose

• Develop confidence in both critical and creative communication

• Meet the demands of the new English curriculum at Level 6, while preparing for the more complex thinking and writing required at Level 7—and earning at least 10 Level 2 English credits to support the NCEA Level 1 Literacy requirement