Oral Communication in Content Areas
Fall 2011
Instructor: Resurreccion M. Artley
Contact Information
Home Phone: 706.677.3419
Cell: 678.617.4930
Course Description/Outline
This course is about readings drawn from Social Studies, History, Science, and Math. It is mostly vocabulary development designed for students who are learning English as well as academic language. The course features content themes and vocabulary words from each academic area with controlled language structure.
It is to familiarize students with content words and an overview of grammar to prepare them for mainstream courses. During the course students will have ample opportunity to practice their developing oral communication skills.
WIDA Course Standards
At the given level of English language proficiency, English language learners will process, understand, produce or use the general language related to the content areas.
Texts/Required Supplies
1. Pencil or pen
2. Three-ring binder with extra loose-leaf paper.
You will need 4 subject dividers, used for the following categories: vocabulary, homework, daily notes and handouts, and returned work.
All entries should be dated and organized
Notebooks will be periodically checked and graded, so be sure you keep it organized.
3. Textbook: Newcomers Access Building Literacy Through Learning
Grading
Midterm grades will be computed as follows:
35% formative grades which are daily grades
50% summative grades which are test grades
15% final exam
Classroom Behavior
Students are required to be respectful, punctual, well-mannered, prepared for their lesson, and responsible. Students will, as possible, speak English.
The ESL Classroom Rule is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
(In other words, treat others as you would like to be treated.)
Required School Rules
ID’s are worn during the school day (including my class time) at all times.
Cell phones/electronic devices are NOT permitted during class periods and will be removed from students if seen.
NO hats are permitted to be worn in the school building.
For satisfactory performance, students will: 1. complete assigned homework and reading assignments by the due dates and pass quizzes and tests on the content. Care about your work.
2. listen to, question, and discuss the material in class. Ask relevant questions during class.
3. pay attention and listen to the teacher. Do not interrupt when other people are talking.
4. return classroom materials, desks and tables and chairs to their proper place after use and at the end of each class period.
5. take the initiative to request meetings with the teacher if extra help is needed. Get help immediately, rather than waiting until it is too late. Do not be afraid to say that you do not understand something and need more explanation. The teacher will be
happy to help with assignments.
6. Do not apply makeup during class. Try to use the restroom between classes. If you must go, please make it a quick trip.
If you choose not to follow the above expectations and rules, you are choosing to be held responsible for the consequences. The following consequences will usually occur in the order below:
1) verbal warning.
2) time spent out in the hall to think.
3) call home to parent/s or guardian/s.
4) write-up to principal.
The teacher may elect modified or additional consequences on an individual basis.
Make-up work
Students will have two days to make up work for every day missed. Special circumstances may warrant teacher or administrative discretion for allowing different arrangements.
ESOL exiting policy
a. Obtaining the required scores on the ACCESS test, given in the spring
b. LAC conference by committee
c. Waiver of ESL services by a parent or guardian
Fall 2011
Instructor: Resurreccion M. Artley
Contact Information
Home Phone: 706.677.3419
Cell: 678.617.4930
Course Description/Outline
This course is about readings drawn from Social Studies, History, Science, and Math. It is mostly vocabulary development designed for students who are learning English as well as academic language. The course features content themes and vocabulary words from each academic area with controlled language structure.
It is to familiarize students with content words and an overview of grammar to prepare them for mainstream courses. During the course students will have ample opportunity to practice their developing oral communication skills.
WIDA Course Standards
At the given level of English language proficiency, English language learners will process, understand, produce or use the general language related to the content areas.
Texts/Required Supplies
1. Pencil or pen
2. Three-ring binder with extra loose-leaf paper.
You will need 4 subject dividers, used for the following categories: vocabulary, homework, daily notes and handouts, and returned work.
All entries should be dated and organized
Notebooks will be periodically checked and graded, so be sure you keep it organized.
3. Textbook: Newcomers Access Building Literacy Through Learning
Grading
Midterm grades will be computed as follows:
35% formative grades which are daily grades
50% summative grades which are test grades
15% final exam
Classroom Behavior
Students are required to be respectful, punctual, well-mannered, prepared for their lesson, and responsible. Students will, as possible, speak English.
The ESL Classroom Rule is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
(In other words, treat others as you would like to be treated.)
Required School Rules
ID’s are worn during the school day (including my class time) at all times.
Cell phones/electronic devices are NOT permitted during class periods and will be removed from students if seen.
NO hats are permitted to be worn in the school building.
For satisfactory performance, students will: 1. complete assigned homework and reading assignments by the due dates and pass quizzes and tests on the content. Care about your work.
2. listen to, question, and discuss the material in class. Ask relevant questions during class.
3. pay attention and listen to the teacher. Do not interrupt when other people are talking.
4. return classroom materials, desks and tables and chairs to their proper place after use and at the end of each class period.
5. take the initiative to request meetings with the teacher if extra help is needed. Get help immediately, rather than waiting until it is too late. Do not be afraid to say that you do not understand something and need more explanation. The teacher will be
happy to help with assignments.
6. Do not apply makeup during class. Try to use the restroom between classes. If you must go, please make it a quick trip.
If you choose not to follow the above expectations and rules, you are choosing to be held responsible for the consequences. The following consequences will usually occur in the order below:
1) verbal warning.
2) time spent out in the hall to think.
3) call home to parent/s or guardian/s.
4) write-up to principal.
The teacher may elect modified or additional consequences on an individual basis.
Make-up work
Students will have two days to make up work for every day missed. Special circumstances may warrant teacher or administrative discretion for allowing different arrangements.
ESOL exiting policy
a. Obtaining the required scores on the ACCESS test, given in the spring
b. LAC conference by committee
c. Waiver of ESL services by a parent or guardian