Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91117 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to write several different types of texts in Cook Islands Māori that sound natural and serve real purposes—like informing someone, sharing your ideas, or persuading them to think a certain way. You need to show you can write for different audiences and situations in a way that actually makes sense in real life, not just for a classroom exercise.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91117?

Accepted Answer

1. Write multiple different text types (such as letters, emails, stories, articles, or social media posts) in Cook Islands Māori 2. Make sure your writing clearly communicates information, expresses your own ideas, and justifies your opinions 3. Choose language and style that fits both your audience and the real-world purpose of the text 4. Organise and format your texts appropriately for Cook Islands Māori and the type of writing you're doing 5. Plan and refine your writing over time, making improvements through drafting and reworking

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91117?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You write a variety of texts in Cook Islands Māori that communicate your information and ideas, even if there are some inconsistencies in spelling, word choices, or format. Merit: Your texts develop and connect your ideas clearly with generally credible and convincing content, using a range of language features that fit your purpose and audience, with only minor inconsistencies. Excellence: Your texts effectively integrate well-developed ideas with controlled, sophisticated Cook Islands Māori, showing skilled selection of language and features that are clearly fit for purpose and audience, without hindering communication.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91117?

Accepted Answer

1. Writing only one text type or texts that are all for the same audience and purpose, rather than showing variety 2. Inconsistencies in spelling, grammar, and language conventions that make parts of the writing confusing or hard to follow 3. Not choosing words or language features that match the formality level or style needed for the specific audience and type of writing

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