9 English for Speakers of Other Languages
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Loh
If your English tests indicate you are having difficulties understanding English you will be required to take this course (9ESL) or you may be placed in the foundation class (9ESF) for more intensive English study.
This course is designed for students from a non-English speaking background. You will build on your English language learning for school subjects, community use and for communication with your classmates. The units of work will cover all areas of the English syllabus: reading and writing; speaking and listening; presenting and viewing. Taking ESOL will help you succeed in the rest of your subjects.
Course Overview
Term 1
The programme is a topics-based language course which focusses on Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills with an emphasis on grammar and vocabulary.
Short Stories
Maoritanga
Introduction to poetry
Creative Writing
Term 2
Poetry
Novel study
Mataraki
Term 3
Close Reading
Analyzing texts
Term 4
Film Study
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
Vocabulary Workbook: The Second Thousand Wordlist’ by Annette Watkins.
Cost: $35.00
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 9 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.