9 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESF)
9ESF Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs B. Poole.
If your English tests indicate you are having difficulties understanding English you may be placed in the foundation class (9ESF) for more intensive English study.
The programme is a topics-based language course which focusses on Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills with an emphasis on grammar and vocabulary.
This course offers nine language lessons per week and 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. Taking ESOL will help you succeed in the rest of your subjects.
Course Overview
Term 1
School
Myself
Term 2
Culture
New Zealand Culture
Term 3
Disasters
Animals
Term 4
Literature (The Secret Garden – Abridged Version)
Celebrations and Festivals
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
Tense Buster engagement
Year 9 Common Test for placement (Term 3)
10 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESA), 10 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL)
Depending on progress made in their language proficiency levels, students may be offered placement in 10ESL or 10ESA.