ESL English III

(Enrollment Based)

Course No. LA3EA; Section numbers for ESL section will be determined by the campus.

Semesters: 2; Credits: 1

Prerequisite: Participation in ESL programs; Rated Beginning or Intermediate on TELPAS or on LAS Links and/or are newcomers to US schools.

The ESL section of this course is delivered using Sheltered English strategies and is limited in enrollment to students being served in the ESL program and are: rated beginning or intermediate on TELPAS and/or are newcomers to US schools.

English III is a study of the development of American literature, focusing on representative authors and their works and emphasizing expository writing and vocabulary enrichment within the framework of the literature. The purpose of this class is to increase the student's awareness of American cultural heritage and develop an appreciation of themes in American literature. Strengthening student skills in composition, vocabulary, language, and reading comprehension is emphasized.