ESL Advanced

English​ ​as​ ​a​ ​Second​ ​Language​ ​Advanced​ ​is​ ​for​ ​students​ ​who​ ​have​ ​a​ ​near​ ​mastery of​ ​the​ ​English​ ​Language.​ ​​​Students​ ​will​ ​learn​ ​about​ ​the​ ​English​ ​language​ ​as​ ​an​ ​art form​ ​and​ ​as​ ​a​ ​tool​ ​to​ ​communicate​ ​using​ ​appropriate​ ​English​ ​conventions. Students​ ​will​ ​enhance​ ​English​ ​skills​ ​in​ ​all​ ​four​ ​domains:​ ​reading,​ ​listening, speaking​ ​and​ ​writing.​ ​​​Students​ ​will​ ​strengthen​ ​critical​ ​thinking​ ​skills​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as their understanding of how​ ​to​ ​apply​ ​those​ ​skills​ ​for​ ​success​ ​in​ ​the​ ​classroom​ ​and​ ​beyond.​ ​​​​​Each​ ​unit includes​ ​authentic​ ​materials​ ​and​ ​resources.​ ​Students​ ​will​ ​also​ ​produce​ ​work​ ​based on​ ​these​ ​models​ ​while​ ​conforming​ ​to​ ​both​ ​​​New​ ​Jersey​ ​ELA​ ​Learning​ ​Standards and​ ​WIDA​ ​Language​ ​Development​ ​Standards.

Students will:

1. Increase analytical skills through close-readings, guided reading activities, independent reading, and partner/class discussions.

2. Enhance synthesizing skills by studying and analyzing historical context and/or paired passages.

3. Develop writing skills through various creative, reflective and analytical writing assignments.

4. Hone public speaking abilities through frequent formal and informal presentations.

5. Enrich vocabulary through reading and daily practice.

Writing- 40%

Assessments- 40%

Homework/Classwork- 20%