English as a New Language 
Stand-Alone 10-11 Course Outline

Subject: English as a New Language                                Room 172, 4A

Teacher: Shawn Doyle                                                    

Voice Mail: 256-4175 ext. 69175 sdoyle@newpaltz.k12.ny.us
 

Objective:

We will work on basic communication skills as well as the English necessary for academic success. Class will also assist students in their regular academic classes learning English through the content material. Our goal is to develop proficiency in all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing so students can be successful in their regular classes. We will learn to use technologies to support your content classes. Finally, we will share both our personal stories and school and cultural experiences and help build understanding and meaning to their new experiences.

Outline:

To achieve these goals we will practice the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing every class. We will:

• practice conversation, vocabulary and grammar of English for basic communication and academic proficiency.
• practice listening and note taking and have class discussions and presentations on different themes.
• read, discuss, and analyze writings and novels from different genres.
• do writing activities that model the skills tested on the English and other state content examinations.
• Use laptops and software designed to support ELL’s.

Supplies:  Students are expected to bring a one and a half inch binder with section dividers for class handouts, notes and written work. Students should also have a bilingual dictionary (if useful).             

Grades will be based on total points including:

Students are expected to come to class prepared and on time. Late homework must be handed in by the next class for half credit. Written assignments will lose three points per class late. Also, students who are absent are expected to check the ELL web page, contact me or ask another student about missed work and submit by the next class. The grade for each quarter is based on written work, class participation, quizzes and homework. Essays will be graded according to the rubric.

Grading Policy:

• writing assignments
• independent reading/logs
• homework
• tests and quizzes
• classwork and participation

Students must participate in class discussions to do well in this class!!