EMERGENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Course Number: ESD-3011/3012 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9
Length: One year Prerequisite: None
English elective
This class is intended for English Language Learners who have a language proficiency level in the range of 1.0-1.9. This course focuses on increasing students’ English skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The curriculum provides students with a balanced approach to learning English through authentic literature, informational texts, vocabulary development, and systematic skill and grammar instruction.
EMERGENT FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY
Course Number: ESD-2061/2062 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9
Length: One year Prerequisite: None
English elective
This course is designed to support newcomer multilingual students in developing essential reading and writing skills. Students will develop English language phonemic awareness skills, expand vocabulary, develop critical thinking skills through discussions, and cultivate writing skills including conventions and construction in the English language.
BASIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Course Number: ESD-3021/3022 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length: One year Prerequisite: None
English elective
This class is intended for English Language Learners who have a language proficiency level in the range of 2.0-2.9. This course focuses on increasing students’ English skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The curriculum provides students with a balanced approach to learning English through authentic literature, informational texts, vocabulary development, and systematic skill and grammar instruction.
INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Course Number: ESD-3031/3032 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length: One year Prerequisite: None
English elective
This class is intended for English Language Learners who have a language proficiency level in the range of 3.0-3.9. This course focuses on increasing students’ English skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The curriculum provides students with a balanced approach to learning English through authentic literature, informational texts, vocabulary development, and systematic skill and grammar instruction.
ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Course Number: ESD-3041/3042 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length: One year Prerequisite: None
English elective
This class is intended for English Language Learners who have a language proficiency level in the range of 4.0-4.9. This course focuses on increasing students’ English skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The curriculum provides students with a balanced approach to learning English through authentic literature, informational texts, vocabulary development, and systematic skill and grammar instruction.