10 English for Speakers of Other Languages
10ESL Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Loh
Course Objectives:
To improve 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 six lessons per week of English language support for 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.
The programme is a topics-based language course which focusses on Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills with an emphasis on grammar and vocabulary. Reading Plus (online reading) and Tense Buster (online grammar) are used to enhance reading skills and grammar learning.
Course Overview
Term 1
Discover New Zealand
Camping
Term 2
Novel Study: We are all made of molecules
Matariki
Term 3
Short Stories
Term 4
Film Study
Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway
Students take this subject if English is not their first language and their test results indicate their level of English acquisition is at beginner to pre-intermediate level. Students should discuss with their ESOL and English teacher whether they should take this subject.
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 10 Common Test for placement (Term 3)
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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.