ESLEO – English as a Second Language
This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts.
$450.00
*Course outline is subject to change
Overall Curriculum Expectations
By the end of this course, students will :
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
- demonstrate the ability to understand, interpret, and evaluate spoken English for a variety of purposes;
- use speaking skills and strategies to communicate in English for a variety of classroom and social purposes;
- use correctly the language structures appropriate for this level to communicate orally in English.
READING
- read and demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts for different purposes;
- use a variety of reading strategies throughout the reading process to extract meaning from texts;
- use a variety of strategies to build vocabulary;
- locate and extract relevant information from written and graphic texts for a variety of purposes.
WRITING
- write in a variety of forms for different purposes and audiences;
- organize ideas coherently in writing;
- use correctly the conventions of written English appropriate for this level, including grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation;
- use the stages of the writing process.
SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND MEDIA LITERACY
- use English and non-verbal communication strategies appropriately in a variety of social contexts;
- demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship, and of the contributions of diverse groups to Canadian society;
- demonstrate knowledge of and adaptation to the Ontario education system;
- demonstrate an understanding of, interpret, and create a variety of media texts.
Outline of Course Content
- In this unit students will study and practice English grammar appropriate to the level
- Students will practice in both speaking, reading and writing
- Students will be quizzed and tested on grammar
- In this unit students will learn about Canada’s rich and diverse history, Canadian geography, citizenship
- Students will understand Canadian diversity
- Students will explore the Ontario school system and community resources and strategies for student success
This unit will focus on developing reading skills and awareness of a variety of text forms and conventions. Students will read, analyze and respond to a variety of texts. Students will understand the various types of media outlets. Students will focus on newspaper and magazine advertisements and the features of these forms of media texts.
This unit is primarily focused on developing oral and written communication skills. Students will complete a research report on Canadian culture and create a media presentation to present their findings to the class
- Students will be assessed on their listening and speaking skills in a student-teacher conference
- Students will also complete a written exam to assess their reading, writing, media literacy and socio-cultural competence.