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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Claire McCann,
Chairperson
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English ESOL 1
Course Code: 136100, Prerequisites: LAS Links Score of 1A or 1B in
Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, Credits: 1.0 English
This language acquisition course develops the beginning English language
skills of English Language Learners in listening, speaking, reading and
writing. These skills require control of the sound system, grammar,
vocabulary and basic sentence structure. Students will develop Basic
Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) for use in appropriate social and
cultural situations. Textbook(s): Visions Series, Thomson Heinle;
Side by Side, Pearson Ed Visions |
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English ESOL 2
Course Code: 136203; 136200 Transfer, Prerequisites: Successful
completion of ESOL 1 or LAS Links score of 2A or 2B in Listening, Speaking,
Reading and Writing, Credits: .50, 1.0 English, Merit-136203
This language acquisition course is for English Language Learners whose
English language skills and previous educational backgrounds are such that
they require a second year of instruction. Students will continue to acquire
English proficiency with emphasis on basic reading comprehension, building
vocabulary and paragraph development. This course will develop the students
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP).
Textbook(s): American Literature;
House on Mango Street |
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English/ESOL 3
Course Code: 136303, Prerequisites: Successful completion of ESOL 2
or LAS Links score of 3A or 3B in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing,
Credits: 1.0 English, Merit
This language acquisition course continues to develop Cognitive Academic
Language Proficiency (CALP) and increased control of English language
skills. Students will develop oral language skills, reading comprehension
and writing skills in multi paragraph format to be successful with grade
level texts. Textbook(s): Language of Literature 7 |
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Transitional English
Course Code: 136003, Prerequisites: Successful completion of ESOL 3
or LAS Links score at the transitional level in Listening, Speaking, Reading
and Writing, Credits: 1.0 English
This course is an English skills class for English Language Learners who
are ready to exit ESOL English classes and transition to English 10 in
preparation for the English High School Assessment. This course includes
sheltered instruction in the language arts skills of listening, speaking,
reading and writing. Textbook(s): Language of Literature 9 |
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ESOL/AIM Literacy 1
Course Code: 136703, Prerequisites: Selection by ESOL/LMP staff,
Credits: 1.0 Elective
This year long, single period course is designed for pre- and
non-literate English Language Learners. It teaches fundamental literacy
skills through the content areas of Mathematics, Science and Geography.
Textbook(s): Access Newcomer Kit, Great Source Education; ESL Literacy,
Longman |
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ESOL/AIM Literacy 2
Course Code: 136803, Prerequisites: Selection by ESOL/LMP staff,
Credits: 1.0 Elective
This year long, single period course is designed for semi-literate
English Language Learners who successfully complete the ESOL AIM Literacy 1
class or who, as new registrants in the county, are identified by their
in-take tests as being semi-literate. Textbook(s): Access Newcomer
Kit, Great Source Education; ESL Literacy, Longman |
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Language of Math Part 1
Course Code: 137303, Prerequisites: Selection by ESOL and Math staff,
Credits: 1.0 Elective
This year long, single period course is designed for English Language
Learners who have limited or interrupted mathematics education and whose
mathematics placement criteria indicate a lack of achievement on skills
included in the Middle Grades Mathematics Program. Textbook(s):
Longman Mathematics |
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ESOL Algebraic Concepts
Course Code: 328053, Prerequisites: Based on math placement test,
Credits: 1.0 Math
This year long course provides the skills necessary for success in
Algebra 1 with a focus on vocabulary and instructional techniques for
English Language Learners. Textbook(s): AGS Algebra |
ESOL Pre-Conceptual Physics
Course Code: 136913, Prerequisites: ESOL Level 1 students; Approval
of ESOL staff, Credits: 1.0 Elective
This year long, single period course is designed to teach academic
language used in the content area of Science. In addition, learning
strategies, basic study skills, and classroom survival skills for American
classrooms are taught to the English Language Learners
enrolled in this course. Textbook(s):
AGS Gen. Science |
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ESOL Conceptual Physics
Course Code: 440503 (sheltered if available), Prerequisites: ESOL
Level 2 or higher, Credits: 1.0 Science, Merit
This year long, single period course provides non-native speakers with
an opportunity to study some of the basic topics in physics such as: Atomic
Theory, Structure of Atoms, Molecule Formation, Atomic and Molecular Models;
Conservation of Energy and Matter; Electricity/Magnetism; Force and Motion;
Gravity; Light as Wave and Particle; Matter, Properties of Matter; Momentum;
Nuclear Energy; Thermodynamics; and Waves. The material is presented on a
conceptual and concrete level, followed by mathematical applications.
Methods and strategies are used to make the content comprehensible for
English Language Learners. Textbook(s): Physics text |
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ESOL Biology
Course Code: 420103, Prerequisites: ESOL Level 3 or higher, Credits:
1.0 Science, Merit
This course provides non-English speaking students with an opportunity
to study biology by helping them with English terminology. All students will
take the Maryland Biology High School Assessment at the completion of this
course. Dissection of laboratory animals may be a required part of this
class. Textbook(s): Biology Everyday, Expeneru |
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ESOL World History
Course Code: 261053, Prerequisites: ESOL Level 2 or higher, Credits:
1.0 Social Studies, Merit
This year long, single period course for non-native speakers focuses on
modern world history beginning in approximately 1400 AD. The course is based
on four major themes; human interactions, hemispheric interactions, crisis,
progress and change in the 20th century, and the challenges of the 21st
century. Methods and strategies are used to make the content comprehensible
for English Language Learners. Textbook(s): World History
Connections to Today, Prentice Hall |
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ESOL Pre-World History
Course Code: 136923, Prerequisites: ESOL Level 1 students; Approval
of ESOL staff, Credits: 1.0 Elective
This year long, single period course is designed to teach academic
language used in the content area of History. In addition, learning
strategies, basic study skills, and classroom survival skills for American
classrooms are taught to the English Language Learners enrolled in this
course. Textbook(s): AGS World History |
ESOL U.S. History
Course Code: 262953, Prerequisites: ESOL Level 3 or higher, Credits:
1.0 Social Studies, Merit
This year long, single period course illustrates how the American
political, economic and social system developed. Topics such as nationalism,
sectionalism, Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrialism and Immigration are
examined to illustrate the development of these strands during the 19th
century. Twentieth century content includes issues related to the
development of foreign policy, the role of the United States as a world
leader, domestic response to a diversified population, and issues such as
reform and civil rights. Methods and strategies are used to make the content
comprehensible for English Language Learners. Textbook(s): The
American Journey: Reconstruction to the Present, Prentice Hall |
Health Issues/Phys Ed-Sp
Keyboard/Bus App 1-Special
ESOL L/S/N Govt
ESOL Environmental Sci
ESOL Algebra 1
ESOL Reading Review
ESOL Critical Reading |
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