9 English
9ENG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms K. Larsen
Welcome to the Tauranga Boys’ College English Department.
English is the study, use, and enjoyment of the English language and literature written in the English language.
In English, students learn to break apart the literature and language of others in order to understand the power that language has to enrich and shape their lives.
By understanding how language works, students are then able to make good language choices in a range of areas in their own lives to achieve their goals.
ENGLISH - How we communicate
| ORAL Language | VISUAL Language | WRITTEN Language |
| Listening/Speaking | Viewing/ Presenting | Reading/Writing |
| E.g., Songs, speeches, radio shows, podcast | E.g., Films, music videos, Video games, posters, signs, brochures | E.g., Books, magazines, newspapers, online articles |
Course Overview
Term 1
Introductions
Short Text Study
(ORAL/VISUAL/WRITTEN)
Diagnostic Assessment - Basic Skills, Reading Comprehension, Formal or Creative Writing
Term 2
Extended Text (WRITTEN)
Speeches (ORAL)
Response to Text (Written)
Oral Presentation
Term 3
Film Study (VISUAL)
Visual Presentation Unit
Response to Text (Film)
Visual Presentation
Term 4
Exam Revision
EXAM - Basic Skills, Reading Comprehension, Formal Writing
Pathway