LANG333

Module code

LANG333

Module title

Level 3 (Employment) - Writing

Prescription

This module aims to develop writing skills to meet applied needs of students at a CEFR low B2 level. They will begin to write clear, connected texts on a variety of subjects related to the applied contexts. The student will be able to use a range of linking words effectively to show clearly the relationship between ideas.

Programmes

EL1803

NZQA Level

Level 3

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Web-Supported

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: Write a short text under test conditions in English for an employment purpose.
Write a short crafted text for a specified audience using resource material in English for an employment purpose
Write using connected paragraphs to describe a sequence of events or compare information.
Content: Mechanics
-punctuation in formal and informal texts including dashes, brackets, bullet points and speech marks
-spelling for employment contexts
-basic grammatical structures, including conjunctions, connectives and discourse markers.
-recognised citation application and referencing conventions in written work.

Range
-vocabulary (including relevant technical vocabulary) suitable for purpose
-a range of complex structures
-register effective and appropriate to employment purpose.

Organisation
-a range of cohesive devices to link and organise ideas
-text organisation to effectively reflect the structure of the ideas expressed.

Grammar
Sentence structure
Teaching and Learning Strategy: Key approaches to instruction include selection of authentic and semi-authentic language models; clear contextualisation and effective presentation of new language; varied interaction – individual, pair, group, whole-class activities; information-gap activities; task-based activities; integration of skills; focus on accuracy and fluency; effective treatment of errors; valid and reliable assessment; integration of current technologies
Assessment Criteria: The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks, not tests alone. To pass this module, students must attempt and pass all summative assessment tasks

LANG333 – Level 3 (Employment) - Writing