Level 2A
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2023-2024 Teachers of This Course
Welcome to Level 2
Here you will find general information on this course. To find more specific information, please review the syllabus or visit the class page for more information!
About Level 2
MLL 201/202 is a sheltered English Language Arts course designed to address the specific English Language Development (ELD) needs of students in the low intermediate- intermediate stages of English Language Proficiency (ELP).
From the course catalog: Designed for students whose first language is other than English, these courses stress listening, speaking, reading, and writing of English. Students will work to improve English pronunciation; build vocabulary and reading comprehension skills; and develop stronger grammar and writing skills as well as general survival and study skills. Instructional materials are chosen to meet the needs and skill levels of individual students.
This document describes the scope and sequence of English Language Arts content topics taught in this course, including a placement assessment in Quarter 3 and common assessments in each quarter. In addition, this document provides guidance on the language forms and convention, vocabulary usage and linguistic complexity that should be covered in this course.
Grading:
Grades are based on the following weighted categories:
10%- 21st century skills: Participation, punctuality, preparedness
70% Assessments: Unit tests, vocab quizzes, presentations and projects
20% Practice Work: In-class discussions and preparation, in-class and take home assignments
A 92.5 – 100% C+ 77.5 – 79.9%
A- 90 – 92.4% C 72.5 – 77.4%
B+ 87.5 – 89.9% C- 70 – 72.4%
B 82.5 – 87.4% D+ 67.5 – 69.9%
B- 80 – 82.4% D 60 – 67.4%
C+ 77.5 – 79.9%
C 72.5 – 77.4%
C- 70 – 72.4%
D+ 67.5 – 69.9%
D 60 – 67.4%
Content:
In Level 2A, we focus on:
Paragraph structure
Presentation skills
Short conversations
Coherence and unity
Citing evidence
Elaboration / Commentary
Summarizing
Narrative writing
Sample texts: Avalanche
