How aspects such as structure, ideas (character, setting, themes), language features, audiences and purpose lead to a deepened understanding of how to make and create meaning in literature. 

How to evaluate, explore and articulate your ideas verbally through seminars, presentations and debates.

How to closely read and critically analyse static and moving visual texts.

How to use processes and structures precisely to understand and respond to deeper ideas within texts.

How to critically respond to, evaluate and consider different readings available within a text through argument.

How to apply a critical lens to a text and research academic papers related to literature 

Why and how to use accurate and integrated language features in a range of situations and for different audiences.

How to write an argumentative critical response to texts studied.

Recognise and understand the connections between a range of written, visual and oral texts such as novels, short stories, articles, poetry, films, and static images.

Write, speak, and create visual texts to express your ideas.

Write an argumentative critical response legibly, fluently, and with ease when creating texts.

Critically analyse and examine perspectives and ideas in texts and demonstrate your understanding of these by creating your own texts.

Achieve 17+ university entrance credits 

Achieve 14 internal achievement standard credits.  

External English exams are compulsory. You will be enrolled in one external achievement standard to gain the final 4 UE  credits to complete the course. 

You will be entered for all four English internals, and a least one external, achievement standard in the course and are expected to give your best effort in all of them. The only exceptions will be when a student is on a personal pathway.

Refer to the student planner for assessment due dates.  A medical certificate must be supplied for missed due dates in line with NZQA requirements.  

Resubmission will only be allowed where a student has gained a Non-Achieved grade.  This opportunity would enable a student to gain an Achieved grade only.

The writing portfolio achievement standard, AS91101, must be drafted and completed during class time.

FAO.  One further assessment opportunity is offered for those students who did not pass the required three internal assessments.  

Attendance at the Auckland Writer's Festival in May 2025 is compulsory.