NZQA registered unit standard
28061 version 2
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Title
Read and demonstrate understanding of a range of extended written
texts independently (EL)
Level
4
Purpose
Credits
5
This unit standard is for people for whom English is an
additional language.
People credited with this unit standard are able to read and
demonstrate understanding of a range of extended written texts
independently (EL).
Classification
Languages > English Language
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 28058, Read and demonstrate understanding of a range of
written texts independently (EL), or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
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English Language (EL) refers to the acquisition of English as an additional language.
2
This unit standard is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of
Reference B2.
3
This unit standard may contribute to the New Zealand Certificate in English
Language (Level 4) [Ref: 1883] for the general, workplace and academic qualifiers.
Assessment of the academic qualifier will also require assessment against English
for Academic Purposes Level 4 unit standards, in the subfield Languages. These
unit standards can be accessed at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/explore/domain.do?frameworkId=2011717366#st
andards.
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All assessment activities must be conducted in English, which must not be the
candidate’s first language.
5
It is recommended that:
i the outcomes are assessed as part of an integrated unit of work, relevant to the
learning context of the candidate;
ii assessment be conducted in conjunction with assessment against other English
Language unit standards at this level.
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Candidates may use an English dictionary, but not electronic devices, other than for
word processing.
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Candidate’s response to their reading may be assessed in conjunction with:
- Unit standard 28073, Write an evaluation for a specific purpose (EL);
- Unit standard 22891, Deliver an oral presentation in English for an academic
purpose.
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The assessor must be satisfied that the candidate has independently read the texts.
Evidence of reading having taken place must be verified for a sample of texts chosen
from the candidate’s log by the assessor, by oral report, summary, discussion, or
other appropriate method. Responses may contain textual or linguistic inaccuracies,
but errors must not obscure meaning.
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For this unit standard, texts:
i must be chosen independently by the candidate;
ii must be authentic, according to the text type used;
iii must be guided by the first 2500 words of The New General Service List.
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References
Browne,C., Culligan, B., Phillips, J. 2013. The New General Service List, Cambridge
University Press
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Assessment support material for English Language unit standards can be found at
www.nzqa.govt.nz/asm.
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Definitions
Critical reputation is established refers to recording awards the writer has won or
including parts of a review that mentions that the text or writer are well known or
established, or similar information from a website or other published source.
Evidence of each text having been read and understood involves demonstrating
understanding of, engagement with, and/or expressing viewpoints on texts.
An extended written text is one that merits two to three weeks of focus and is aligned
with the complexity and range statements of this unit standard. Examples might
include novels, collections of short stories, poems, a magazine, journal or website,
with a series of related articles or articles with multiple perspectives on a topic.
Text is a piece of written communication that constitutes a coherent, identifiable unit.
Texts with an established critical reputation refer to texts where the texts or authors
have been recognised as having literary or academic merit.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Read and demonstrate understanding of a range of extended written texts independently
(EL).
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Range
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extended written text types may include but are not limited to – novels,
collections of short stories, drama, poetry, articles, biographies, reference
books, websites;
minimum of six texts, at least three of which are from different text types;
minimum of two texts with an established critical reputation.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Reading log records the date of reading, title and author or source of each text.
Critical reputation is established for two texts. Evidence of each text having
been read and understood is included.
evidence may include but is not limited to – evaluation of texts,
identification of connections across texts, a comparison of the
texts, making connections with prior knowledge.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 October 2013
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
2
21 May 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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