ESOL

English through ESOL 1-4 (Course #1002300/310/320/520)

1.0 credit - Grades 9-12

Requires ESOL Placement. These courses provide instruction to English Speakers of Other Languages who are classified as English Language Learning (ELL). The main goal of these courses is to provide a curriculum equal to the English 1-4 curriculum, but accessible to ELLs. The content includes practice in the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as an understanding of the American culture. This course meets graduation requirements for English.

Developmental Language Arts Through ESOL (Course #1002380)

1.0 credit - Grades 9-12

This course provides instruction to English Speakers of Other Languages who are classified as English Language Learning (ELL). Emphasis is on acquisition of integrated English communication skills in a wide range of activities and content areas. After successfully completing this course, the student demonstrates use of appropriate vocabulary in formal and informal conversation, demonstrates use of reading comprehension skills to identify themes, elements, and qualities in major literary genres and informational tests, demonstrate proficient use of all elements of the writing process, including use of complex structures in sentence writing, responds effectively to varied oral and written communication through use of listening and speaking skills, and demonstrates proficient use of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in school and work related situations.