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ESOL Room 421 – LEVEL 3

SYLLABUS, RULES and MATERIAL

2015 - 2016

TEACHER: Catherine MendozaE-MAIL address: [email protected]

PHONE: (305) 666-5871

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TEACHER’S CREDENTIALS

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

o CERTIFICATE TYPE : PROFESSIONAL ACTIVE K-12o Master in Computer Science Education K-12o French K-12o National Board Certified World Language Other than English (French) November 2002

SYLLABUSOVERVIEW:

English through E.S.O.L is a comprehensive course that explores the interconnected world of writing, literature, vocabulary and grammar. The students will build on their vocabulary, writing skills, specially the

five- paragraph expository and persuasive essay in the preparation for the FSA Writing Exam. In addition, the students will explore different modes and genres of world literature and meet various prominent authors and their works. Vocabulary and grammatical skills will be emphasized in each chapter in connection with the theme explored and they will build their writing skills, as they also relate to important national and state

examination in the future such as SAT and FSA, required for graduation.

OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course, the students should be able to:

Communicate effectively in the foreign language. Enhance their ability to write an expository and persuasive essay based on an assigned topic or

prompt. Identify, use and describe various literary forms and techniques, using the appropriate terminology. Transpose their previous knowledge to the new language Expand vocabulary and language skills Respond to literature through oral and written expression Practice critical thinking, reading and writing skills Develop the love of the English language. Develop the ability to use writing as a thinking and learning tool Enhance their ability to write a well-constructed, five paragraph expository and persuasive essay

based on an assigned topic or prompt.

Improve reading skills and show considerable learning gains for the FSA.

Improve reading skills and be well prepared for the FSA exam.

PURPOSE: Throughout this course, you will master the English language through 4 different competencies: Oral communication, Reading and Written comprehension, Creative writing. You will explore different genres in literature and read about various prominent authors and their work. In addition, you will be involved with learning different FSA reading strategies in order to improve your reading skills and achieve success on the FSA. These new acquired skills will simultaneously further develop and strengthen your vocabulary knowledge, as well as our listening, speaking and writing skills.

1 | P a g eYOU WILL NEED TO HAVE YOUR PASSWORDS AT ALL TIMES

During this course, you will be responsible for reading, analyzing, interpreting and writing about each of the readings, short stories or plays studied in class:

READING SELECTIONS:

During this course, students will be involved with and responsible for Enrichment of their vocabulary. The students will be able to understand, use and master the vocabulary related to each chapter. Reading, analyzing, and interpreting the following different pieces selected.

SPELLINGThe students will learn about the sounds and the different rules in English spelling and pronunciation.

CONJUGATION / MASTERING THE VERBSThe students will be able to identify the verbs in the sentences, and conjugate them.

EXPRESSIONAudio-visual Impregnation.Tell a story or a detail of a story accurately.

READ BETTERThe students will play with the words and the expressions and understand them, knowing more about the English language, and master reading.

POETRYThe students will learn a poem and enjoy the art of reciting.

RATIONALE FOR THE OBJECTIVESIncrease the understanding of the English writing and build at the same time vocabulary for the oral part.The book used is Edge and it is divided in 4 units.Every chapter starts with an essential question related to the vocabulary to learn during this chapter and the writing prompt to be used during the chapter. Each chapter is accompanied by a literature piece, an autobiography, a biography, a play or a poem

FIRST NINE WEEKS

Unit 1: SHORT STORIES

Essential question: WHAT INFLUENCES A PERSON'S CHOICES?

READING

Reading strategies: HOW TO READ SHORT STORIES

Plan and monitor

Make Predictions

Literary analysis: genre Focus: SHORT STORIES Recognize Genre Short story

Vocabulary:


Academic Vocabulary

Clarify, predict, monitor

WRITING

RESPONSE TO LITERATURE

WRITING ACCROSS THE CURRICULUM

LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

GRAMMAR

Grammar Focus Ask for and give information

LISTENING AND SPEAKING Think, Pair, Share Questions about characters and plot

CLUSTER 1: THE GOOD SAMARITAN

the world in their handsPlan and monitor

make and confirm predictions preview and set the purpose

Comprehension and critical thinking compare across texts

Analyze plot and theme in short storiesAnalyze nonfiction text features

newspaper article

Key vocabulary

Affect, generation, conflict, motivation, contribute, privilege, disrespect, responsible

WRITING:

Write about literature

order of importance paragraphWritten composition

write a definition paragraphResearch and writing

sociology, bilingualism posterLANGUAGE:

Ask and answer questions

COMPLETE SENTENCES

Kinds of sentences Sentences parts: subjects and predicates The subject


The verb Complete sentences

ORAL REPORT Good Samaritan Laws

Participate in a discussion

CLUSTER 2THANK YOU M'am: Juvenile JusticePlan and monitor

clarify ideas (reread, read on) clarify ideas (paraphrase)


Analyze characterizations and dialogue in short storiesAnalyze nonfiction text features

interview

Key vocabulary

Circumstances, empathy, commit juvenile, consequence, maturity, contact, salvage

Vocabulary strategies

Use Structural clues : Greek RootsFluency

Phrasing Accuracy and rate

WRITING:


Opinion statementWriting on demand

write a short comparison essayResearch and writing

Government connection Biology connection

Express ideas and opinions

Subject-Verb agreement

Plural nouns in the subject Subject-verb agreement: form of to BE Subject -verb agreement: action verbs Subject - verb agreement with compound subjects

Role play

A TRIAL


Interview

About a person in history


CLUSTER 3

Plan and monitor Clarify vocabulary ( context clues)


Analyze setting and theme in short storiesRecognize genre

memoir

Key vocabulary

Humiliation, perceive, imitation, poverty, inspire, symbol, luxury, value

Vocabulary strategy

use structural clues : suffixes

Fluency

intonation accuracy and rate

WRITING:


response logWriting trait

focus and unityResearch and writing

geography: Paris travel directions social studies brochure on peer press

LANGUAGE: express feelings and intentions

Complete sentences

fragments missing subject missing verbs complete sentences

Oral presentation: Afghanistan

PARTICIPATE IN A DISCUSSION

Unit 2:5 | P a g eYOU WILL NEED TO HAVE YOUR PASSWORDS AT ALL TIMES

Essential question: DOES CREATICITY MATTER?

Unit 1: SHORT STORIES

Essential question: WHAT INFLUENCES A PERSON'S CHOICES?

READING

Reading strategies: HOW TO READ SHORT STORIES

Plan and monitor

Make Predictions

Literary analysis: genre Focus: SHORT STORIES Recognize Genre Short story

Vocabulary:

Academic Vocabulary

Clarify, predict, monitor

WRITING

RESPONSE TO LITERATURE

WRITING ACCROSS THE CURRICULUM

LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

GRAMMAR

Grammar Focus Ask for and give information

LISTENING AND SPEAKING Think, Pair, Share Questions about characters and plot

CLUSTER 1: THE GOOD SAMARITAN

the world in their handsPlan and monitor

make and confirm predictions preview and set the purpose


Analyze plot and theme in short storiesAnalyze nonfiction text features

newspaper article

Key vocabulary


Affect, generation, conflict, motivation, contribute, privilege, disrespect, responsible

WRITING:


order of importance paragraphWritten composition

write a definition paragraphResearch and writing

sociology, bilingualism posterLANGUAGE:

Ask and answer questions

COMPLETE SENTENCES

Kinds of sentences Sentences parts: subjects and predicates The subject The verb Complete sentences

ORAL REPORT Good Samaritan Laws


CLUSTER 2THANK YOU M'am: Juvenile JusticePlan and monitor

clarify ideas (reread, read on) clarify ideas (paraphrase)


Analyze characterizations and dialogue in short storiesAnalyze nonfiction text features

interview

Key vocabulary

Circumstances, empathy, commit juvenile, consequence, maturity, contact, salvage

Vocabulary strategies

Use Structural clues : Greek RootsFluency

Phrasing Accuracy and rate


WRITING:


Opinion statementWriting on demand

write a short comparison essayResearch and writing

Government connection Biology connection

Express ideas and opinions

Subject-Verb agreement

Plural nouns in the subject Subject-verb agreement: form of to BE Subject -verb agreement: action verbs Subject - verb agreement with compound subjects

Role play

A TRIAL

Interview

About a person in history


CLUSTER 3

Plan and monitor Clarify vocabulary ( context clues)


Analyze setting and theme in short storiesRecognize genre

memoir

Key vocabulary

Humiliation, perceive, imitation, poverty, inspire, symbol, luxury, value

Vocabulary strategy

use structural clues : suffixes

Fluency

intonation accuracy and rate


WRITING:


response logWriting trait

focus and unityResearch and writing

geography: Paris travel directions social studies brochure on peer press

LANGUAGE: express feelings and intentions

Complete sentences

fragments missing subject missing verbs complete sentences

Oral presentation: Afghanistan PARTICIPATE IN A DISCUSSION

SECOND NINE WEEKS

Unit 3

FSA READING PASSAGES, READING SKILLS, STRATEGIES

Unit 3:

Essential question: WHAT MAKES US THE SAME? WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Language:

Describe people and places Makes comparisons

Grammar:

Adjectives Adjectives that compares Possessive nouns and adjectives

Reading:

Vocabulary: build word knowledge Strategy: plan and monitor Literary analysis: features of fiction and nonfiction

Writing:

description


THIRD NINE WEEKS

Unit 4 and Unit 5 -

Unit 4:

Essential question: WHAT DOES IT TAKES TO SURVIVE?

Language:

Describe an experience Describe a past event Give and carry out commands

Grammar:

Past tense verbs; past tense of to be Irregular past tense verbs Commands, adverbs

Reading:

Vocabulary: build world knowledge Strategy: plan and monitor Literary analysis: features of fiction and nonfiction

Writing:

expository paragraph

Unit 5:

Essential question: HOW IMPORTANT IS TO FIT IN?

Language:

Express intentions Express opinions Express ideas and feelings

Grammar:

Future tense verbs Prepositions Subject and object pronoun

Reading:

Vocabulary: use context clues Strategy: make connections Comprehension: fact and opinion

Writing:

Fact and opinion paragraph


FOURTH GRADING PERIOD

Unit 6

Review and preparation for final exam

Unit 6:

Essential question: WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN LIFE?

Language:

Give and follow directions Engage in discussions

Grammar:

Sentence types:o Complete sentenceso Compound sentenceso Complex sentences

Reading:

Vocabulary: interpret figurative language Strategy: make inferences Literary analysis: plot and setting

Writing:

Personal narrative


MATERIAL: DUE THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS

NO MATERIAL = 1 HOUR DETENTION

All students are required to bring the following items to class every time we meet. Students borrowing material from friends or teacher to complete the assignments will be penalized.

MANDATORY MATERIAL1. A black or blue pen.

2. Four #2 pencils sharpened at home

3. 2 red ink checking pen (NOT a color pencil, Crayola or marker) 1 will stay in the classroom.

4. 3 highlighters different colors (KEEP WITH YOU)

5. DOWNLOAD dictionary.com from your phone

6. A classroom binder (2" or 3”) only for my class –

7. Enough paper to work with for my class (college ruled. (paper torn out of notebooks or pulled out of the

binder will not be accepted or graded)

8. 1 ream of COLORED photocopy paper MANDATORY FOR THE CLASS. You will find the pack of

500 pages colored paper at Office Depot. NO CONSTRUCTION PAPER Please!

Period 1 = yellow

Period 2 = purple

Period 3 = blue

Period 4 = green

Period 5 = orange

Period 6 = pink

9. EAR PHONES. MANDATORY not expensive ones - we will have them for every class.

10.


REMEMBER THE 5 POINTS RULE

GRADE PERIOD 1 + GRADE PERIOD 2 = 5 POINTS

GRADE PERIOD 3 + GRADE PERIOD 4 = 5 POINTS

First grading Second grading FIVE POINTS RULE

Third Grading

Fourth Grading

FIVE POINTS RULE

A = 4 C = 2 OK B = 3 C = 2 OK

A = 4 D = 1 OK B = 3 D = 1 NO CREDIT

B = 3 C = 2 OK C = 2 B = 3 OK

A = 4 F = 0 NOT OK B = 3 C = 2 NO CREDIT

B = 3 D = 1 NOT OK A = 4 A = 4 NO CREDIT

C = 2 F = 0 NOT OK A = 4 A = 4 NO CREDIT

D = 1 B = 3 NOT OK A = 4 A = 4 NO CREDIT

F = 0 C = 2 NOT OK A = 4 A = 4 NO CREDIT

Effort

Effort grades are determined by the student’s honest desire to succeed in the class and by the degree to which he/she completes assignments

1 Outstanding effort

2 Needs improvement, could do better

3 Unsatisfactory effort


GRADING SCALE:

o 90 - 100 Ao 80 - 89 Bo 70 - 79 Co 60 - 69 Do 00 - 59 F

HOW WILL YOU BE GRADED?

CLASS WORK

SPELLING GRAMMAR SPEED READING WRITING READING COMP VOCABULARY READING LITERATURE TEST /QUIZZES

Online programs used during the school year. TEENBIZ 3000 DAILY (www.achieve3000.com )

NEARPOD (http://www.nearpod.com) JOIN A SESSION EDMODO (homework online)REMIND (period 1 @13ba0 – period2 @abd67-

period3 @e5e7b – period 4 @1d36 – period 5 @769c9 – period6 @947f) phone number (81010) + period code

ILIT (iPad program in class only)

PROJECTS AND WRITING ASSIGNMENTS will be done ONLINE using Word. Download your copy from the student portal


http://www.nearpod.com/

http://www.achieve3000.com/

C LASSROOM POLICIES MAKE-UP WORK:

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING UP ALL ASSIGNMENTS YOU MISSED WHILE ABSENT or will get a “z” (=2Fs). Call a friend and get the missed work or come and see me about the missing work. Per school policy, there will be no make-up examinations or quizzes when missed as a result of an unexcused lateness or absence. Make-up examinations are your responsibility. Be prepared to take the exam upon your return to school. Work is due at the beginning of class on the date specified. Internet work

will be timed, after the date you will not have access to the exercises or exam online. You will register in class to Remind, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS to receive assignments and feedbacks for HOMEWORK online. I will not accept excuses for missing homework! (Not even a parents' note)

DISCIPLINE

Treat yourself, the subject matter, your classmates and teachers with maturity and respect. Bathroom breaks will be limited, go to the bathroom before my class. Wait for your turn to speak. Raise your hand and wait to be called on. Follow directions the first time they are given, do not work ahead of everyone. Be prepared for class. Enter and exit the classroom quietly and in an orderly manner. Your friends will not be able to come to my class to talk to you or drop off any homework they were

copying from you or to give you an IMPORTANT message! Be in class on time or you will find yourself locked out of class after the bell. No student will be allowed tardy because they were making up work for another teacher. If tardy you

must have an official pass and you MUST present it to me upon arrival. I will dismiss you, NOT THE BELL. Disruptive behavior is unacceptable and will be taken care after class; you will have to stay to talk to

me and will not receive a pass to your next class . If you do not stay you will receive a referral for insubordination.

Your parents will be contacted either for good or improper behavior. If you have a problem in my class, please see me at the beginning of the hour do not wait. Your problem

could be personnel or related to my class, I am here to listen to you and I will try to solve your problem or direct you to a professional that could help you.

Plagiarism will not be allowed. ( to plagiarize is to use or pass off as one's own the ideas and or writing of another) If I write in an essay, I have a dream that all men were born equal = I plagiarized Martin Luther King who wrote that speech, it was not my idea or inspiration. You will get a “Z” on the assignment and a disciplinary referral. A second infraction will require harsher consequences.

HOMEWORK


Your homework is essential - If you did not understand or you are confused during the lesson in class, ask questions, homework is an extension of the work done in class. It provides you with the opportunity to review analyze and apply what was introduced in class, so pay attention and work in class.

Your homework (mainly online) will be checked for completion. Most homework will receive an academic grade. Homework online will be graded online immediately or by the teacher and you will get your feedback online and in class.

Your binder will have to be organized and labeled by sections (grammar edge, writing, reading, passwords, e-mail addresses and websites addresses). All your papers must have your last name, first and the date on the left side as well as your class period.

Your papers will be in the binder not pockets (see picture)

Cell phones or electronic devices are not permitted in my class. Your phones will be in the rack on the wall every class, except if the teacher tells you to use it in class. You will have an iPad in class assigned to you.

I see your phone you lost your phone! If you have your phone in your pocket IT WILL BE TURNED OFF! If I confiscate your phone I will send it to the grade disciplinarian to the office until your legal guardian comes to retrieve it! You will be required to serve a one hour detention after school on the same week the phone or electronic device was confiscated.

ABSOLUTELY NO SLEEPING IN MY CLASS – NO HOODIES-

No head down on the desk, on your book bag or hoodie on your head to camouflage that you are sleeping! You will be disciplined accordingly. If you are sick OR not feeling well enough to sit in class, let me know TO CALL HOME FOR YOUR PARENTS TO PICK YOU UP. If you are tired because you work to buy a new car please do not even dare to sleep in class or complain about being tired! You will be sent to the office with a referral.


UNIFORMS

Uniform are mandatory and I will not accept any student out of uniform after the first week of school. White, brown or orange polo shirt and kaki or brown pants.

PRESENTATION OF YOUR DAILY WORK IN MY CLASS


Last name and first name:……………………………Period …………….

Date: Monday, June 01, 2015 (as shown)

NO WRITING IN THE MARGIN after the date

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FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO KEEPI am very happy to have your child in my class this year! We will be working hard this year, and this will be a challenging but rewarding class. It is important that the students stay on top of their assignments and do not get behind. The work is manageable if the students practice and keep up with the work asked from them. The students must not stay behind. They must read on their own and work each night.

Students are responsible for reading and understanding, and following all the guide lines in this syllabus.

Please limit TV time IN SPANISH to ONLY ENGLISH CHANNELS to help them get used to the daily vocabulary and sound of the English language. Listen to the news in English on a daily basis! Read the newspapers in English!

PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS YOU HAVE A NEED together we are going to guide your child to a successful year. I speak Spanish and French fluently.

E-mail me at: [email protected]

My phone number at school is (305) 666-5871 -Room 421 - if you want a quick answer e-mail me, and you will receive an answer the same day or during the week. If you do not receive any answer, I did not receive your message. No phone messages please.

I appreciate your help and support. I am looking forward to working together this year in the interest of your child's education.

Read and sign this sheet, show it and discuss it with your parents, have them sign and always remember to keep it in your binder.

Student's Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ________________

Parent's Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ________________


RETURN TO TEACHER 2015 – 2016STUDENT’S LAST NAME: ……………………………………. ………………….ROOM 421

PERIOD:……………………

NOTE TO PARENTS / GUARDIANS:

I am very happy to have your child in my class this year! We will be working hard this year, and this will be a challenging but rewarding class. It is important that the students stay on top of their assignments and do not get behind. The work is manageable if the students practice and keep up with the work asked from them. The students must not stay behind. They must read on their own and work each night.

Students are responsible for reading and understanding, and following all the guide lines in this syllabus.

Please limit TV time IN SPANISH to only ENGLISH CHANNELS to help them get used to the daily vocabulary and sound of the English language. Listen to the news in English on a daily basis! Read the newspapers in English!

PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS YOU HAVE A NEED together we are going to guide your child to a successful year. I speak Spanish and French fluently.

E-mail me at: [email protected] phone number at school is (305) 666-5871 -Room 421 - if you want a quick answer e-mail me and you will receive an answer the same day during the week, or before if possible.

I appreciate your help and support. I am looking forward to working together this year in the interest of your child's education.

Read and sign this sheet, show it and discuss it with your parents, have them sign and bring it to your teacher.

Student's Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ________________


Parent's Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ________________

SCHOOL EDITION

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Teenbiz3000 achieve3000You will have three readings a week … minimum requirement 80% first try.

You can read as many readings as long as you get or 80% the first try on at least 3…

No Teenbiz3000 = 3”Z” a week. It will affect your GPA!

Username your teacher will give your ID

Password use a password of your choice..,

NEARPODTHE TEACHER WILL GIVE YOU THE CODE EACH TIME. NO PASSWORD NEEDED.__________________________________________________________________

EDMODOYour teacher will help you register.

Username your teacher will give your ID

Password use a password of your choice..,__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

REMIND20 | P a g eYOU WILL NEED TO HAVE YOUR PASSWORDS AT ALL TIMES

12345678

*************

12345678

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To: 81010

Write your message

@13ba0 (period 1)

@abd67 (period 2)

@e5e7b (period3)

@1d36 (period 4)

@769c9 (period 5)

@947f (period6)

You will receive a message asking for your last name and first name

Write your last name and first name

Step 1 Step 2

REMIND REGISTRATION

YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR HOMEWORK WITH THIS PROGRAM

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