Hauraki Plains College

Create, Explore, Inspire

Course Description

Imagine a classroom where your voice matters, where your interests shape our path, and where learning is an adventure we embark on together. At the start of the course, we’ll come together to brainstorm and decide on a theme that excites and inspires us. Whether it’s the world of sports, the mysteries of space, the power of stories, or something entirely unique, our theme will be one that we’re all passionate about.

Learn to analyse a variety of texts, focusing on themes, characters, and narrative techniques.
Develop the ability to critically evaluate how texts reflect and shape societal values and individual experiences.
Understand and interpret visual elements in films and other media, analysing how they contribute to storytelling.
Engage in class discussions and debates to share insights and deepen understanding of texts.

Course Overview

Term 1
Explore something that really interests you and level up your reading and writing skills! In this course, you'll dive into articles, reviews, and more, all about a topic you actually care about. It’s not just about reading—you’ll get to share your own opinions and develop your unique voice. Hate a book or article? Tell us why! Loved a movie? Let us know! This is your chance to be real about what you think. The best part? You get to pick what you want to read and watch, and you have the whole year to sharpen those skills.

Assessments covered:
AS91105 Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
AND
AS91106 Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence

Term 2
Now that you've shaped your opinions and ideas, it's time to learn how to express them in writing. Being able to write well is a game-changer as you move forward in life. Think about it—people often read what you’ve written before they even meet you, like in job applications, gateway programs, emails, and more. In this course, we'll help you build writing skills that you'll be proud to show off.

Assessments covered:
AS91106 Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
AND
AS91106 Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence

Term 3
Sometimes, the most important skills take time to develop, so we'll spend another term sharpening your reading and writing skills. It's worth the effort, and you'll be better prepared for whatever comes next. If you have completed the course work now is the time to ask your teacher for more!!

Assessments covered:
AS91106 Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
AND
AS91106 Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence

Term 4
Term 4 is your chance to take a step back, feel proud of what you've achieved, and get everything in order for Year 13 and beyond. It's all about wrapping up the year strong and making sure you're ready for what's next.

Learning Areas:

English

Assessment Information

There is an opportunity to complete another assessment once all the course work has been completed, this is to be negotiated with your teacher.