Learning English as a Second Language

Classes• ESL ELA (90 minutes): for

students at a beginning or low intermediate level of English.

Students put on a play.

Students learn U.S. culture.

Students practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening in English.

They learn the same topics that are taught in a regular Language Arts class.

Classes• ESL Study Skills: for students

at the high intermediate or advanced level of English.

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This is an elective course. Students learn advanced English strategies and receive help on other class work.

ESL ELA Class (Period 1) Grading Policy:•Class work 30%•Homework 10%•Project/Tests 25%•Participation 35%

ESL Study Skills Class Grading Policy:•Classwork 45%•Participation 45%•Homework/Organization 10%

• Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

ESL Tutoring

Requiredfor studentswho don’tturn in theirwork.

How to Get Information about Classes

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Homework: 1st Period

• Find one word each day that you do not know and write it in your agenda.

• Read in English every night and fill in the chart. This is due on Friday.

Homework: Study Skills

• Write one word each day that you do not know in your agenda. Also, write homework for each class in your agenda.

• Read for 30 minutes each night and fill in the homework blog under ESL on typepad. (If you don’t have a computer or internet, then ask me for a log sheet.)

Syllabus: ELA (1st Period)• 1st six weeks: Identity, Reading and writing with

Reflection• 2nd six weeks: Relationships, Exploring Imagination

through Fiction• 3rd six weeks: Community, The Quest for and Conflict of

Humanity (Drama) • 4th six weeks: Heroes, Personal Experiences,

Sequences and Procedures• 5th six weeks: Poetic Expression and Research on

Environments• 6th six weeks: Persuastion and Media

Syllabus: ESL Study Skills

• 1st six weeks: Evaluating My Learning Strategies

• 2nd six weeks: Health/Social Education

• 3rd six weeks: Community and Service

• 4th six weeks: Human Ingenuity

• 5th six weeks: Environment

• 6th six weeks: Time Capsule