Mrs. Barbara Vogt

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program for English Language Learners (ELL)

ESL Skills for 2011 - 1012

Manteo High School

Room: The Advancement Center

Office Phone: (252) 473-5841

ESL Literary Course:

Mortenson, Greg & David Oliver Relin (2009). Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Journey to Change the World, One Child at a Time. Puffin Pub. New York; NY.

TBD – Novel related to Freedom Theme

Rosetta Stone

www. Bogglesworkesl.com

EnglishForEveryone.org

ReadTheory.org

Molinsky, Steven J. & Bill Bliss (2001). Side by Side. Editions 1-3. Longman. White Plains; NY.

Richards, Jack C. (2006). New Interchange: English for International Communication. Cambridge University Press. NY; NY.

The Help! Kit: A Resource Guide for Secondary Teachers of Migrant English Language Learners (2001). ESCORT Pub. NY; NY.

McCloskey, Mary Lou Stack, Lydia (2004). Visions: Language, Literature, Content. Heinle Pub. Boston, M.A.

Vogt, MaryEllen & Jana Echevarri (2006). Teaching Ideas for Implementing the SIOP Model. Pearson. Long Beach; CA.

You Will Need:

Binder; Journal; Highlighter; Notebook Paper; Pens; Pencils; a online wikisite (this will be created with the teacher.

OBJECTIVES:

·  Daily life interrogative and discourse capabilities

·  Basic person and place descriptive abilities

·  Number, time, quantity, and cost use

·  Daily life receptive understanding skills

·  Written usage to express situations, give instructions and explanations

·  Written usage to communicate opinions, and narrate and comprehend stories

·  Specific terminology use based on students' needs

Course Goal: ESL helps students to develop the language skills necessary to succeed academically in their courses at Manteo High School and college. ESL helps students to be independent and lifelong learners. The main focus of this class is to learn the English language through listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, writing, grammar, and culture. There will quizzes, tests, book reports, and projects. Students must bring their textbooks to class everyday.

Writing:

MyAccess online writing program

Reading:

1.  Independent Reading – Classroom Library Free Choice and teacher approved

2.  Short Stories – Longman ESL Reading Series, Scholastic Read 180, EnglishForEveryone.org, and Rosetta Stone

3.  Three Cups of Tea – Historical Fiction

Dictionaries

It is strongly recommended that students bring a bilingual dictionary to school everyday. Always check with the classroom teacher to be sure that you can use your dictionary.

Student Planners

It is strongly recommended that students use their planners to write down assignments, school events and help manage their time.

Class Guidelines

Derogatory/offensive language will not be tolerated; choose your words carefully.

Tardiness is not acceptable. Be on time. 3 tardies will result in an absence and detention.

When the instructor is speaking, the expectation is that you are not.

Use the restrooms before or after class; using the bathroom is a privilege given by the teacher. You may or may not be allowed to go.

Respect others at all times. Treat your classmates, teacher, and guests with respect.

Key Components

Active Learning and Participation

Creativity and willingness to try new things

Group work! Be ready to work with each and every person in this class!

Grading

Each assignment, quiz, class activity, or exam has a set # of points. All points are weighted equally.

Your work needs to be turned in on time.

All assignments will be counted.

You will have the opportunity for extra credit periodically.

Class participation – individual, pairs, small group and whole class, attendance, homework assignments, quizzes, tests, book reports and projects will count along with your final semester grade.

Special Needs

If you have a special need or request, please see me privately. I am happy to discuss any problem or needs you have, academic or otherwise.

Please sign and return this portion to class. The rest of the syllabus should remain in your three ring binder.

(Student Name) (Student Signature) (Date)

(Parent/Guardian Name) (Parent/Guardian Signature) (Date)