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English Units: NCEA Level 3

These revised teaching and learning sequences/units for NCEA Level 3 provide models that can help you, as you plan to support learners to make progress and meet the requirements of the New Zealand Curriculum.

The crucible - After studying the socio-historical contexts in which this play was written, students actively engage with the language, themes and characters prior to presenting their interpretation of scene followed by writing an essay.

The rotten state of Denmark - a study of Shakespeare's Hamlet - This activity focuses on exploring how the immoral and corrupt influences at the heart of court life in Elsinore underpin many aspects of the play. Students then present seminars and write essays based on their studies.

Language is a manipulator - This activity scaffolds the learning of information literacy skills and moves students through a guided inquiry process, then provides guidance so that they can carry out their own independent language research.

Seeing, storms and madness: King Lear - This activity guides students through an exploration of several aspects of King Lear including characterisation and imagery. Students then plan and write essays on selected topics from the external standard AS 90722 Respond critically to Shakespearean drama studied.

The merchant of Venice - In this activity, students are encouraged to engage with key themes, develop their understanding of characters and appreciate the historical context of the play. They then plan and write essays on selected topics.

Voices and signs: the piano - This activity focuses on Victorian and contemporary attitudes, different approaches to the film and director Jane Campion's striking and creative use of cinematic techniques.

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