Syllabus
Southside High School
ESOL 5 & 6
Syllabus 2022 - 2023
Southside High School
ESOL Literacy
Syllabus 2022 - 2023
Instructor: Naomi Eckhardt
Location: Room 215
Phone: 864.355.8293
Email: neckhardt@greenvilleschools.us
Instructor’s Schedule:
FALL Semester
1st Block- 8:45-10:15 AM ESOL Literacy Room 215
2nd Block- 10:20-11:55 AM Co taught Algebra 1 Room 232
3rd Block- 12:00- 2:00 PM Plan
4th Block- 2:15- 3:45 PM Co-taught Algebra 1 Room 231
SPRING Semester
1st Block- 8:45-10:15 AM ESOL Literacy Room 215
2nd Block- 10:20-11:55 AM ESOL 5 Room 215
3rd Block- 12:00- 2:00 PM Plan
4th Block- 2:15- 3:45 PM Co-taught Algebra 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is to support students to become college and career ready. This class s designed to help students who are newcomers to the US develop English language skills and become oriented to US schools and society. There is a heavy focus within each unit on vocabulary, phonics, and language function. Students are encouraged to speak as much English as possible.
COURSE GOAL AND OUTCOMES
The central objective of ESOL instruction is that Multi Language Learners (MLLs) become proficient in English in all four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
The course goals reflect the ESOL National Standards for students in grades 6-12:
Goal 1: To use English to communicate in social settings.
Goal 2: To use English to achieve academically in all content area.
Goal 3: To use English in socially and culturally appropriate ways.
Students are encouraged to speak as much English as possible during class.
SCCCR Standards for ESOL are based on the five WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards
English Language Proficiency Standard 1: English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting.
English Language Proficiency Standard 2: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts.
English Language Proficiency Standard 3: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Mathematics.
English Language Proficiency Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science.
English Language Proficiency Standard 5: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Social Studies.
Course objectives are based on the standards and encompass all four language domains of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students should be able to:
TEXTBOOKS/NOVELS TO BE USED IN THIS CLASS
We will use National Geographic Inside the USA. This includes a student textbook, practice book, e-content, and theme books. In addition, we will use Rosetta Stone, Google Classroom, and other supplemental videos and workbooks as needed.
CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS:
Give me your best effort.
Do not use your phones in class unless instructed to do so.
Respect your classmates.
No gum. no chicle
Use English as much as possible. You will make mistakes. English is difficult. Give it time.
Follow School rules and Policies.
ASSESSMENT & GRADING POLICY
Students are encouraged to conference with the instructor at a mutually agreed upon time so they can discuss their academic strengths and needs. Assessments will be formative (evaluating academic needs) and summative (evaluating academic progress).
Major: 60%
Minor: 40%
LATE WORK POLICY
Late work in the major category will be accepted within 5 school days of the due date, and the grade will be deducted by 10 points per day. After the 5 school days have passed, the grade becomes a zero.
Late work in the minor category will be accepted until the major/summative assessment at the end of the unit, and are subject to a penalty of 10%.
Tests can be made up for full credit if made up within five days of return to school. Students must arrange a make-up test with the teacher. After the 5 school days have passed, make up tests should still be available up until the grade cutoff date for the quarter, but are subject to a penalty of 10%.
MISSED WORK/MAKE UP WORK POLICY (DUE TO ABSENCE): Make-Up Work (per GCSD Board Policy)
Student had an excused absence as coded in PowerSchool (ex. medically documented illness or appointment, bereavement, court date).
Students have 5 school days from the date of their return to complete assignments for full credit.
COURSE OUTLINE
Pacing/Scope and Sequence: Instruction will follow the timeline below. (The schedule may be modified as progress is monitored, and the major texts may be adjusted to accommodate varied learning rates and availability of supplemental materials. Changes will be noted on weekly lesson plans. Each Unit will have 8 minor assessments (4 comprehension coach, 4 selection tests) and 1 major Unit test at the end of a unit. Units take 15 days not including assessments.
First Quarter
Introduction to Southside and to the ESOL Classroom
Pre-Assessments:
Nat Geo Placement Test: Thursday, August 18-19, 2022
Rosetta Stone Placement Test: Aug 26, 2022
Unit 1: Nice to Meet You
Unit1 Writing-Write about yourself-August 22-24, 2022
Unit1 Project-Make a Class List: August 24, 2022
Unit1 Assessment: Aug 31, 2022
Unit 2: Your School
Unit 2 Writing--Write about your schools: Sep 5, 2022
Unit2 Project-Tell about your school: Sep 8, 2022
Unit 2 Assessment: Sep 12, 2022
Language Gains Test: Sep 15, 2022
Second Quarter
Unit 3: Your School Day
Unit 3 Writing-Write about your first day in the USA Sep 19, 2022
Unit 3 Project-Create a School Directory: Sep 21, 2022
Unit 3 Assessment: Sep 26, 2022
Unit 4: Everything You Do
Unit 4 Writing-Write about a classmate Sep 29, 2022
Unit 4 Project-Describe Class Photos: Oct 3, 2022
Unit 4 Assessment: Oct 5, 2022
Review Units 1-4
Unit 1-4 Final Test
Unit 5: At Lunch
Unit 5 Writing-Write about your favorite food , Oct 10, 2022
Unit 5 Project-Make your favorite food: Oct 12, 2022
Unit 5 Assessment: Oct 14, 2022
Unit 6: Information Everywhere
Unit 6 Writing-Write how to do something: Oct 19, 2022
Unit 6 Project-Make an information book: Oct 21, 2022
Unit 6 Assessment: Oct 25, 2022
Unit 7: How do you feel?
Unit 7 Writing-Describe a classmate Oct 28, 2022
Unit 7 Project-Make a photo gallery of feelings Oct 31, 2022
Unit 7 Assessment: Nov 3, 2022
Unit 8: Brr Put on your coat!
Unit 8 Writing-Write a letter and a list: Nov 7, 2022
Unit 8 Project-Design a piece of clothing: Nov 9, 2022
Unit 8 Assessment: Nov 11, 2022
Unit 9 Around Town
Unit 9 Writing-Write about your favorite place: Nov 15, 2022
Unit 9 Project-Draw a community map: Nov 18, 2022
Unit 9 Assessment: Nov 21, 2022
Unit 10: All Year Long
Unit 10 Writing-Write about a celebration: Nov 29, 2022
Unit 10 Project-Make a Class yearbook Jan 13, 2023
Unit 10 Assessment: Dec 19, 2022
Language Gains Test: Jan 9, 2023
Rosetta Stone Test: Jan 11, 2023
Non-Instructional Procedures
Entering the Room Quietly enter the room, prepare your workspace to be ready to learn when the bell rings, and read the daily schedule and bell ringer description on the board.
Bathroom Passes Only one student may leave the class at a time to use the bathroom. If you need to use the bathroom, raise your hand complete the SmartPass on your chromebook. Turn your chromebook to the front .
Exiting the Room I determine the end of class, not the clock. If the learning objectives have been met for the day, instruction will end five minutes before the bell rings. All materials may be packed away at hat time in anticipation to go to your next class. Raise your hand when you are ready, and I will give you a Lysol wipe to clean off your desk and chair for the next student. Upon completion, DO NOT touch your work area. Walk to the front of the class, and stand in line at the door until the bell rings.