Beginning ESL Syllabus

Beginning ESL SyllabusMrs. Maggie Mullaj

Textbook: Side By Side (Longman)

Voices in Literature (Heinle & Heinle)

Course Description: This class will allow students to develop Basic English vocabulary and grammatical structures so that they can successfully communicate. Also, students will develop literary and analytical skills which will enable them to be successful in future courses.

Specific units are described in the scope and sequence on the following pages. Every unit will develop students Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing skills:

Listening: Students will listen to English from native speakers via their teacher and other media. They will also listen to English spoken by their peers. They must focus their attention on the speakers message in order to comprehend and produce a meaningful response.

Speaking: Students will have the daily opportunity to practice speaking in structured conversations with their peers. Also, there will be several projects which require the students to present information to the class using newly acquired English skills.

Reading: Students will be reading a variety of modified texts, including short stories, poetry, and expository writing, with guidance and support from their teacher and peers. Students will learn various strategies to help them comprehend a text in their second language. They will also learn analytical skills necessary to interpret both literature and images.

Writing: Students will be writing on a daily basis, practicing the grammar structures and the new vocabulary. They will write a variety of personal narratives, descriptions, reports, poems, and reflections based on the literature. They will also have the opportunity to create their own works of creative fiction in response to various texts.

Students will be visiting the computer lab on a weekly basis to practice English using the ReadingSmart software.

Grading: Grades will be calculated as follows:

10% Journal

50% Assignments & Quizzes

30% Tests & Projects

10% Homework

Beginning ESL: Scope & Sequence

Grammatical ConceptsVocabulary UnitsReading & Literature FocusTexts

First 6-weeks To be: introduction

Subject Pronouns

Present Continuous Tense Introductions

Personal Information

Locations

Everyday Activities Literal v. Figurative

Components of a Story

Identifying Main Idea

Identifying Theme

Making Applications Various Proverbs and Fables

Second 6-weeks Possessive Adjectives

Adjectives

Possessive Nouns

Prepositions of Location Everyday Activities (cont.)

Describing People and Things

Weather

Family Members

Describing Events & Activities Characterization

Point of View

Using Context Clues The Three Little Pigs

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

Various cultural versions of "Cinderella"

Third 6-weeks Prepositions

There is/There are

Singular/Plural

This/That/These/Those Places Around Town

Clothing

Colors Reading Expository Text

Connecting to World Culture

Conflict & Resolution

Characterization

The Epic Hero A History of Greek Mythology

The Odyssey

Fourth 6-weeks Simple Present Tense

Object Pronouns

Have/Has

Adverbs of Frequency Languages & Nationalities

Habitual Actions

Peoples Interests & Activities

Describing People

Feelings & Emotions Predicting/Foreshadowing

Making Inferences

Recognizing Irony

Tone

Creating Suspense

Imagery The Cask of Amontillado

The Tell-Tale Heart

The Raven

Fifth 6-weeks Can

Have to

Future: going to

Want to Abilities

Occupations

Expressing Obligations

Invitations

Telling Time

Ailments & the Doctors Office

Describing Events Setting and Scene

Using Effective Dialogue

Dramatic Irony

The Characteristics of a DramaExpository text about Shakespeare and the tradition of the theatre

Romeo & Juliet

Sixth 6-weeks Regular Past Tense

Irregular Past Tense

Wh- questions

To be: past tense Reasons & Excuses

Television Commercials

Describing Physical States & Emotion

Biographies & Autobiographies Symbolism

Interpreting Elements of Design

Recognizing Propaganda

Persuasive Techniques

Researching Information

Identifying Historical Context

Various Holocaust Propaganda

Various Gulf War Propaganda

Various Print Ads

Expository text about the Holocaust

My Secret Camera