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Here is the page with STANDARDS, EXEMPLARS AND SAMPLE EXAM PAPERS FOR THESE NEW 2012 STANDARDS. []

The standards are:

2.1 Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence (AS91098)

 2.2 Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence (AS91099)

2.3 Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence (AS 91100) EXTERNAL

Click on the above standards to head to our page on that particular external standard.

ALSO remember to visit the pages on:

The Crucible by Arthur Miller (2.1 and 2.4)

 V for Vendetta directed by James McTeigue (2.2 and 2.4)

Examination Specifications
Here is the document that tells you what will be in the three external papers at the end of the year. Don't get too excited - it doesn't give you specifics! But it does tell you the format so you are aware before you walk in the door.

Course Information
Term 3 - Welcome! Here is the adapted outline we looked at on Monday of Term 3 so we know where we are going for the rest of the year.

Here is the course outline that you were given in the first weeks of Term 1.

Here is my year planner for 2012. This tells you when I plan to do particular studies and standards.

Helpful sites for Level 2 English
This is the portal for all information on NCEA for students. http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/audience-pages/students

http://www.studyit.org.nz/subjects/english/ is a great site for explaining particular standards and how to study for them. They have all been updated to reflect the new standards that are upon you this year.

http://www.manyanswers.co.nz/ is a free online reference service for New Zealand school students. It is staffed by librarians from 1-6pm and you can submit questions if you can't find the answer you are looking for. Also available in te reo at www.uiangapatai.co.nz

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