Course Syllabus

ESL 5 (High-Intermediate Level) Course Syllabus

Instructors:                  Kelly Roberton and Faye Olsen

Workplace pronunciation - Erin Meuer

Nutrition classes – Patty Freeland, WSU Spokane County Extension

E-mails:                       kelly.roberton@scc.spokane.edu & faye.olsen@scc.spokane.edu  

Phone:                         509-533-8545

Class hours:                Monday-Thursday       8:30AM to 1:30PM

                                    Kelly-8:00 to 11:00AM, Faye-11:00 to 1:30PM, Erin- Tues. 9:30 to 10:30AM,

Patty – Wed. 11:00 -12:30PM

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

In this English class, you will learn skills to navigate your daily life in Spokane, to obtain a fulfilling job, and/or to prepare you for college. The course goal is to improve your reading and listening comprehension and your ability to clearly express yourself in written and spoken English.

 

CLASS RULES

ENGLISH RULES:

• Speak English in class. Many of you don’t have many chances to speak and listen to English away from school, so SPEAK ENGLISH HERE.
• Discuss classroom material in English- this allows ALL students to benefit from your input.
  • Translation phone apps (like Google Translate) are NOT ALLOWED.
• Listen when teachers or classmates are speaking = be respectful of others.
• Only English to English dictionaries are allowed during class time.
  • In-class dictionaries are available in the classroom.
  • This will really help you become more advanced English language learners.
• Sitting next to a student who speaks your native language is NOT ALLOWED.
  • You may be required to move to another seat in the classroom.

 

CELL PHONE RULES:

• Mobile phones are not to be used in class
  • Translation apps (like Google Translate) are NOT ALLOWED.
• They should be in silent mode and put away in your book bags.
• Use break times to check your phone if needed.

 

ATTENDANCE RULES: Following these rules is respectful to your teachers and your classmates.

• If you miss more than four (4) class days, you may be dropped from the class.
• ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED for all Adult Ed. ESL and ABE classes
• Regular and punctual (be on time to class) attendance is the best way to become fluent.
  • Class time is 8:30-1:30; schedule appointments outside of class time or on Fridays.
  • Tell your teachers if you need to leave early or arrive late frequently.
  • When you arrive late or leave early, be quiet and discreet to not disrupt class.
  • Respect our class break time- 10:30AM-11:00AM
• Email or call your teacher ANYTIME you’re going to be absent.
• If you need to stop attending class because of a job, moving to a new city, or for other reasons, notify your teachers as soon as you know. We may have options so you can keep studying.

 

*****You must log in and out on the laptop attendance program every day*****

 

IMPORTANT DATES-TEST Information

• Monday, May 6 and Monday, May 27– No Class
• Tues, Wed, Thurs May 7,8,9 – CASAS Tests & Mid-Term ESL 5 test
• June 6, 10 & 11 – Level 5 Testing days             Party/Test Scores – Thursday, June 13

 

You must earn 85% from end of quarter tests to advance from ESL5 to ESL6.

Tests and (pts): Reading (35), Listening (36), Grammar (59), Writing, (48), & Speaking (39)

 

ENGLISH SKILLS

Because you are high-intermediate English level learners, translating WILL NOT improve your English skills. Your writing, reading, grammar, speaking, listening, and math skills will improve by using in-class opportunities to practice them. Specific skills in each area are listed below:

 

Reading

• Develop and use pre-reading and post-reading strategies.
• Increase comprehension by reading for main ideas, details, inference, and vocabulary in context
• Interpret charts, graphs, and forms for workplace and academic purposes.
• Assignments will be based on the book, Seedfolks, and other assigned non-fiction readings.
• Eating Smart and Being Active Nutrition Classes, WSU Spokane County Extension
• Don’t TRANSLATE! Translation is not reading.

 

Writing

• Build pre-writing, writing and editing skills by completing writing on assigned topics.
• Develop well-written sentences, paragraphs, and three paragraph essays.

 

Grammar

• Correct grammatical mistakes in sentences, paragraphs, and essays.
• Understand and use verb tenses (past and past progressive, present perfect, and future), modals, phrasal verbs and other grammar areas.
• Grammar is studied to improve speaking, writing and reading/listening comprehension.

 

Speaking

• To improve spoken fluency, practice speaking/listening skills learned with teacher Erin.
• Peer Mentoring – Conversation with SCC Communications students Thursday afternoons
• Work in pairs or groups to improve communication in English.
• Give presentations to the class about assigned topics or vocabulary.

 

Listening

• Learn English through film, other videos, recordings of class book, and online- especially try Randall’s listening lab https://www.esl-lab.com/
• Follow teachers’ instructions and presentations by classmates.
• Respectfully listen to your classmates when in pairs, small groups and as a class

 

Computer Technology

• Access Faye and Kelly’s class CANVAS course (http://tiny.cc/esl45) It has grammar websites, reading skills (https://readtheory.org), and additional resources to improve your English.
• Utilize computers for typing assignments and work readiness skills.

Math

• Practice with level-appropriate Math instruction and complete work in class

***If you do your best each day, spend time doing your homework, and practice your new skills outside of class, your English will improve! ***

Daily Schedule (This could change if teachers find it necessary) BREAK 10:30-11:00

 

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
8:30 – 9:00	Computer  lab	Math	English through Film	Listening / note- taking
9:00 – 9:30		Reading	Reading	Grammar
9:30 – 10:30   10:30- 11:00 Break	Writing	Pronunciation - Erin	Writing	Reading
11:00 – 12:00	Reading	Writing	11:00-12:30 Reading - Nutrition WSU Extension	Writing
12:00 - 1:00	Grammar	English through Film	12: 30 – 1:00 Grammar	12:00-1:30 (4 weeks) Computer Lab Room 15-208   12:15-1:30 (6 weeks) Peer Mentoring April 18 to May 23
1:00 - 1:30	Sentence corrections	Reading	Listening

 

Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 505/508 of the Rehabilitation Act, SCC is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to students with disabilities.  Spokane Community College Disability Support Services office provides accommodations to students with a documented disability.  Students may access services and accommodations by contacting the SCC DSS office at (509) 533-7169.

 

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct: Community Colleges of Spokane strictly prohibits sexual harassment and sexual misconduct including sexually violent conduct, domestic and dating violence, stalking, nonconsensual sexual intercourse and nonconsensual sexual contact.  If you have experienced sexual misconduct, information regarding support, resources, and reporting options can be found online at:  http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/Future-Students/righttoknow/Sexual-Assault-and-Relationship-Violence-Resources.aspx.  Students are encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator at (509) 533-7015 to report sexual misconduct and discuss options and support available.  If you want to speak with someone confidentially, then please contact the Sexual Assault and Family Trauma Response Center Crisis Line at (509) 624-7273.