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ESL 2 Syllabus1 creditInstructor: Mrs. TupyContact Information: satupy@tcu2905.usPhone: 507-364-3062Webpage: https://www.tcu2905.us/page/5258Course Information:ESL 2-Intermediate EnglishGrades 9-125th HourRoom B120Year-longCourse Objective: Students will be able to develop basic English vocabulary and grammatical structures in order to successfully communicate. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. As students progress through the course, they will be able to develop their literary and analytical skills in order to be successful in their high school coursework.Textbook: Edge: CENGAGE Learning, National Geographic Learning 2014Requirements:Listening: Students will listen to English from native speakers via their teacher and other media. They will also listen to English spoken by their peers. They must focus their attention on the speaker’s message 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. Also, there will be several projects which require the students to present information to the class using English skills.Reading: Students will be reading a variety of modified texts, including short stories, poetry, and expository writing, with guidance and support from their teacher and peers. Students will learn various strategies to help them comprehend a text in their second language. They will also learn analytical skills necessary to interpret both literature and images.Writing: Students will be writing on a daily basis, practicing the grammar structures and the new vocabulary. They will write a variety of personal narratives, descriptions, reports, poems, and reflections based on the literature. They will also have the opportunity to create their own works of creative fiction in response to various texts.Focus of study will include:Social and Instructional LanguageThe Language of Language ArtsThe Language of MathematicsThe Language of Social StudiesThe Language of ScienceAbsence and Late Work:If you have an excused absence or miss class due to school-related activities, you have two days for each day not in class to make up work missed. It is your responsibility to make up missed work.Unexcused Absence and Tardy:Standard TCU Policy pg. 38-40 in student handbookLate Work Policy:Daily Work= 2 points off for each day lateProjects worth 50 points+ will be 50% off for 1 day late andwill not be accepted after that.Grading Scale:Standard TCU Scale Pg. 16 in student handbookQuarter 1 = 43%Quarter 2 = 43%Final = 14%100% total semester gradeThe following assessments listed below must be completed and turned in. This will allow you the opportunity to receive a passing grade and receive credit for this course:Daily WorkProjectsPresentationsGroup ActivitiesClassroom Expectations:Be on time and prepared for class.Be respectful to yourself and others.Use positive and appropriate language.Follow TCU requirements for appropriate use of electronics, and only at appropriate times.CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM:Cheating and plagiarism are prohibited. Students who cheat or commit plagiarism on any assessment or assignment will be given a failing grade for that assessment or assignment and will be disciplined in accordance with the school district’s “Student Discipline” policy. A student who knowingly gave the assignment to be cheated from may also receive a zero for that assignment and/or face other disciplinary action.Plagiarism: Practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.Types of cheating are as follows, but please know that this is not a comprehensive list as new ways and ideas are developed continuously. Examples include, but are not limited to:
What is written in the syllabus is subject to change as needed throughout the school year. |