ENGCR202

Level 2 Creative Writing

Course Description

PURPOSE: How does the author show, not tell?

COURSE OUTLINE: You will spend the year writing your own short stories and poetry. You will look at various authors and analyse their style. You are also expected to read widely. You will give and receive peer feedback. You will aspire to enter writing competitions and will develop pieces that could be submitted for publication.


Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 literacy and an interest in developing your creative writing.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 14
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91100 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91104 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 14
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0