10 ESOL Reception (ESR)
10ESR Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs B. Poole.
Course Objectives:
To improve students’ English so they can:
- understand and begin to use English across the school curriculum
- understand and use English in the community
- develop more confidence in using English
Course Content:
This course offers twelve lessons per week of English language support for students whose first language is not English. It is a cross curriculum programme with a focus on supporting students to be able to understand the content of their mainstream subjects.
Students will increase their vocabulary, and learn English grammar and spelling. They will develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening to help them with both academic and social English. The course also contributes towards preparing students for the English language programme in Year 11.
Course Overview
Term 1
Discover New Zealand
Wide reading
Writing skills
Grammar and vocabulary
Term 2
Wide reading
Close reading
Matariki
Cultural practices
Grammar and vocabulary
Term 3
Short stories
Reading information
Writing skills
Grammar and vocabulary
Term 4
Film study
Oral presentation
Grammar and vocabulary
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
Reading Plus engagement
Tense Buster engagement
Year 10 Common Test for placement (Term 3)
11 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Students take this subject if English is not their first language and their test results indicate that they need a high level of extra support with English language learning. 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