English SEI is a rigorous class that aims to develop student’s English proficiency levels in all four domains of language (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). It is also meant to support students in their other general education classes through development of critical thinking skills, academic vocabulary, and writing skills. Students will be able to develop English vocabulary and grammatical structures in order to successfully communicate.
Listening: Students will listen to English from their teacher and other media. They will also listen to English spoken by their peers. They must focus on the speaker in order to comprehend and produce a meaningful response.
Speaking: Students will have the daily opportunity to practice speaking in structured conversations with their peers. There will be projects which require the students to present information to the class using English skills.
Reading: Students will read a variety of texts, including short stories, novels, and expository writing. Students will learn various comprehension strategies to understand written English.
Writing: Students will write on a daily basis, practicing the grammar structures of the English language and the new vocabulary learned in the classroom. They will write a variety of personal narratives, argumentative and informational text, descriptions, and reflections based on the literature.
Some of the novels that the class will read include:
Abridged version of Frankenstein
Sherlock Holmes (a collection of short stories)
Me, Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring
Daily Class Participation: 25%