Year 10 English

Year 10  English builds on the knowledge and skills gained from Y9 at Level 4-5 of the National English Curriculum. It is aimed at students who are proficient in the skills required at Level 5 of the National English Curriculum. Students will continue to develop making and creating meaning through reading and writing, listening and speaking as well as viewing and presenting, through a range of texts (poetry, novels, film, articles etc).

As with all English courses, Y10 English aims to allow students to:

1. Engage with and enjoy language in all its varieties.
2. Understand, respond to, and use oral, written and visual language effectively in a range of contexts.
3. Develop control over the processes associated with using and responding to English language purposefully and effectively through, reading, writing speaking, listening, viewing and presenting.
4. Develop an understanding of the grammar and conventions of English.
5. Respond personally to think critically about a range of texts, including literary texts.
6. Use language skills to identify information needs, find, use, and communicate information.

There is a focus on ensuring students are equipped with functional literacy and building on reading and writing skills for the secondary school that are practiced in Year 9 and further developed in Year 10.  Students are working to be ready for the NCEA Literacy co-requisite in reading and writing that can be assessed at Year 10.