2ENGM2

Breaking the News: Level 2 English

Course Description

Do you care what's happening in the news? Are there news stories and issues that get you fired up? Are there things that you wish you’d hear talked about more? In this course, we will explore news around the world and produce news stories of your own, while working toward achieving your UE writing credits. 

Note - We encourage you to enroll in BOTH semester 1 and 2 of this course. 

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27613 v1
NZQA Info

Write and present news stories intended for publication


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91100 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91103 v3
NZQA Info

English 2.6 - Create a crafted and controlled visual and verbal text


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 13
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer


The courses we offer are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.