10 English for Speakers of Other Languages
10ESL Course DescriptionTeacher 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 curricular programme and gives support and instruction in the four basic strands of language – reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Students will increase their confidence and understanding of word meaning and usage; language needed in curriculum areas; and English grammar. Reading and writing activities reflect the requirements of a range of mainstream subjects in order to support students in their other subjects.
Students in this course will be able to use basic English across all areas but may need support with their academic work.
If testing shows a need for greater support, students may be placed in the ESI or ESR courses.
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
Novel Study
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
Year 10 Option Selection - Full Year Courses (Select 2 subjects), English
Assessment Policy & Procedures 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
Year 10 Common Test for placement (Term 3)
11 English for Speakers of Other Languages
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.