10ESL

10 English as a Second Language

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Warren.

MYP Language Acquisition

Optional Subject

Objectives

To develop students’ understanding, skills and confidence in language (written, visual,and oral).
To develop students' ability to read, think and respond critically and reflectively to texts and to develop independent information skills.
To develop students' ability to write correctly, creatively and independently and to bring intelligence and structure to their writing.
To develop students’ ability to listen in a focused and intelligent manner and to speak interpersonally with confidence, sincerity, clarity and style.

Content

MYP Unit	Outline
Language and Identity	Diagnostic Testing: Grammar, reading, writing and listening. Short Story Study. Skills: Reading and writing.
My Community and ME!	Short Story Study. Skills: Listening and formal essay writing.
Appearance	Extended text. Skills of reading and writing.
Eat to live, live to eat	Film Study. Skills: Research topic, speaking and writing.

ESOL Languages Assessment Policy & Procedures

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry at student's/family's/teacher’s request.
Diagnostic testing is carried out to determine the student's level.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.

Pathway

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.

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