10ESA

10 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESA)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Poole.

Course Objectives:
To improve and support students’ English so they can:

  • understand and use English across the school curriculum
  • understand and use English in the community
  • develop confidence in using English

Course Content:
This course offers three lessons per week and is designed to support students whose first language is not English. It is a cross curriculum programme and gives support and instruction in the four basic strands of language – reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will increase their understanding of word meaning and usage; language needed in curriculum areas; and English grammar. The course also contributes towards preparing students for the Intermediate English language programme in Year 11.

Course Overview

Term 1
Grammar
Ocean animals and ocean pollution
Information writing
Argument writing
Wider reading


Term 2
Short stories
Close reading
Response to text
Biographical texts

Term 3
Maoritanga
Customs and traditions from around the world
Oral presentation
Wide reading

Term 4
Film Study
Response to text
Wide reading

Pathway

Students take this subject if English is not their first language and their test results indicate a need for additional support. Students should discuss with their ESOL teacher and English teacher whether they should take this subject.

Assessment Information

The following assessments will enable teachers to grade students' English Language Learning Progression and determine their proficiency levels:
End of topic tests including Reading and Writing assessments
Vocabulary Tests
Grammar Tests
Reading Plus engagement
Tense Buster engagement
Year 10 Common Test for placement (Term 3)

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Disclaimer

We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.