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Course Details:
Course Details:
Grades: 9-12
Length: two semesters
Prerequisites: ELL-Program eligible, Entering or Emerging (WIDA levels 1-2), and instructor recommendation
Course Description:
Course Description:
This course uses research-based strategies to address and meet the second-language acquisition needs of Entering and Emerging (WIDA levels 1 & 2) English learners who have little to no prior knowledge of the English language. The course supports learners as they begin developing English language proficiency, with an emphasis on the phonetic sounds present in the English language, basic vocabulary needed in a school context, and the development of basic interpersonal communicative skills and life-skills. Also introduced are basic grammar skills (including parts of speech), the use of high frequency vocabulary, orientation to United States high school culture and procedures, as well as intentional and discrete focus on the four domains: writing at the sentence level; reading and comprehending simple text in English (both literary as well as expository); listening in context-rich situations and for specific information; and speaking for everyday communication. Delivery of instruction is multi-media, multi-modal, and culturally-appropriate.
EL Program certified staff recommendation is required, and teaching assignments must be approved through the ELL program.
This course may fulfill 1-2 semesters of required English credits for Entering to Emerging learners, as determined by the appropriate WIDA English Language Proficiency Assessment.
English Language Development Standards**
English Language Development Standards**
Standard 1: English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.
Standard 2: English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of language arts.
Standard 3: English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of mathematics.
Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of science.
Standard 5: English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of social studies.
Informational Texts
Informational Texts
Graduate - Level Competency:
Graduate - Level Competency:
Informational Texts
GS.1 Learners will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and critique a variety of complex print and non-print informational texts – including texts for science, social studies, and technical subjects, and self-selected material.
Course/Grade Competency:
Course/Grade Competency:
ELL.1 Receptive (Listening and Reading/Viewing)*
Content Objectives:
Content Objectives:
The learner will:
Read and write words, phrases, or chunks of language.
Annotate and highlight text using examples and models as needed.
Make inferences about word meanings in context, with teacher guidance and instruction.
Standards:
Standards:
Aligned with WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards** and grade-level competencies, as appropriate.
Speaking and Listening
Speaking and Listening
Graduate - Level Competencies:
Graduate - Level Competencies:
Speaking
GS.4 Learners will demonstrate the ability to speak purposefully and effectively, strategically making complex decisions about content, language use, and discourse style.
Listening
GS.5 Learners will demonstrate the ability to listen critically and reflectively in a variety of settings and purpose.
Course/Grade Competency:
Course/Grade Competency:
ELL.4 Productive (Speaking and Writing)*
Content Objectives:
Content Objectives:
The learner will:
Make simple grammatical constructions and phrasal patterns associated with common social instructional situations.
Practice different modes of communication.
Standards:
Standards:
Aligned with WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards** and grade-level competencies, as appropriate.
Course/Grade Competency:
Course/Grade Competency:
ELL.5 Receptive (Listening and Reading/Viewing*
Content Objectives:
Content Objectives:
The learner will:
Understand everyday social and instructional words and expressions.
Develop an understanding of the speaker’s tone and body language; support the speaker through engaged body language and appropriate verbal responses.
Standards:
Standards:
Aligned with WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards** and grade-level competencies, as appropriate.
Technology
Technology
Graduate - Level Competency:
Graduate - Level Competency:
Technological
GS.7 Learners will demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the tools of technology to gather, interpret, collaborate, and analyze information and create shareable products.
Course/Grade Competency:
Course/Grade Competency:
ELL.7 Receptive (Listening and Reading/Viewing)* and Productive (Speaking and Writing)*
Content Objectives:
Content Objectives:
The learner will:
Use technology to support learning.
Use online word processing programs to write and to create projects.
Use technology to demonstrate learning and present material, with teacher guidance.
Standards:
Standards:
Aligned with WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards** and grade-level competencies, as appropriate.
Additional Resources:
Additional Resources:
Textbooks, student-issued learning materials, and/or instructional resources will be used as appropriate.
*These will be based on WIDA Language Development Standards and Proficiency Level Descriptions, which are currently being developed (https://wida.wisc.edu/teach/standards/eld).
*These will be based on WIDA Language Development Standards and Proficiency Level Descriptions, which are currently being developed (https://wida.wisc.edu/teach/standards/eld).
**WIDA Standards are currently being revised and new standards may be available at a future date.
**WIDA Standards are currently being revised and new standards may be available at a future date.
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