ESL 7

• MS1209 ESL7

This is a course which focuses on developing language skills for intermediate level students of English in grade 7. Vocabulary building and fundamental grammar concepts, focusing on the introduction and application  of the perfect tenses and0 conditionals in both speaking and writing, are consolidated and aligned with the 7th grade language arts class. There is extensive fiction and non-fiction reading aligned with the grade level LA readings and reading  comprehension exercises, in combination with personal and narrative writing.  Seventh grade thematically based vocabulary includes but is not limited to learning from experience, relationships, flights of imagination and personal challenges.  Listening comprehension is incorporated throughout and applied to develop note-taking skills. 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the EFL Foundation Program for returning students. ESL 6, and/or appropriate score on the ACS Athens Placement Test for new students.