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Beginning ELL
The two-semester course is for students who
have little or no English skills. Fundamental speaking, reading, and writing
skills are taught.
Intermediate ELL
This two-semester course is
for students who score at an intermediate level on the informal and formal
measures of English language proficiency. The emphasis of the course is to
provide continued practice and refinement of both oral and literacy skills. Vocabulary is learned to aid the student in
reading comprehension, of content subjects, and to develop cognitive academic
language proficiency.
Advanced ELL
This two-semester course is for students who score at an advanced level on
the informal and formal measures of English language proficiency. The
emphasis of this course is to provide higher-thinking skills in reading,
writing, speaking, and listening.
ELL Composition/Literature
This two-semester course teaches the forms of the short story,
the novel, and poetry as they examine culture-conflict themes. Essay writing
about literature, and narrative, and other standard forms of writing are
taught in preparation for entering Communication Arts classes.
ELL Tutorial
An ELL teacher and ELL aid are available to assist students in
different capacities. ELL students have the opportunity to seek help in
content area subjects, finish incomplete quizzes or tests, and get help with
study skills and organization. The ELL instructor coordinates meetings to
discuss students’ progress whenever necessary. Students who do not use the
ELL tutorial effectively will be moved to a study hall. |