Course Description: 

This course targets the linguistic and academic needs of long-term English learners working to attain the levels of English and academic proficiency necessary to thrive in standards-based coursework. Skills and strategies are employed to support the language development of students, such as emphasizing oral language to build background and vocabulary. The course addresses the Common Core English Language Arts Standards for reading, writing, listening, speaking, and language, with the predominate focus being on academic speaking and critical reading and writing skills. This course is intended to help students improve English language proficiency and reclassify before graduation. The adopted curriculum for Academic ELD is English 3D, developed by Dr. Kate Kinsella.

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