English Language Development
EMERGENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
ESD-3011/3012
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit | English elective
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9
This class is intended for English Language Learners who have a language proficiency level in the range of 1.0-2.2. 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
ESD-2061/2062
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit | English elective
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9
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
ESD-3021/3022
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit | English elective
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12
This class is intended for English Language Learners who have a language proficiency level in the range of 2.3-3.0. 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
ESD-3031/3032
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit | English elective
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12
This class is intended for English Language Learners who have a language proficiency level in the range of 3.1-4.0. 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
ESD-3041/3042
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit | English elective
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12
This class is intended for English Language Learners who have a language proficiency level in the range of 4.1-exit. 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.