9 English for Speakers of Other Languages
9ESL Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs B. Poole.
If you have come to New Zealand in the last 5 years (approximately) and your language tests indicate a need for extra support with language acquisition you will be required to take this course (9ESL), or you may be placed in the Reception class (9ESR) or Immersion class (9ESI) for more intensive English study.
The programme is a topics-based language course which focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on grammar and vocabulary.
Students in this course will be able to use basic English across all areas but may need this extra support with their academic work.
If testing shows a need for greater support, students may be placed in the ESI or ESR courses.
Course Overview
Term 1
Short Stories
Maoritanga
Natural dangers
Information writing
Term 2
Poetry
Novel study
Mataraki
Term 3
Wide reading
Close Reading
Analyzing texts
Term 4
Film Study
Visual language
Oral presentation
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 9 Common Test for placement (Term 3)