ELL Intermediate
Teacher(s)
Audrey Hayes
Description
This online course balances reading, writing, speaking and listening activities. It is designed for English Language Learners who are working in the “Expanding” range on the BC English Language Learners Standards. Students will need basic reading, writing and speaking skills in order to be successful in this course. This is not a beginner course.
Students taking this course should already be able to:
- Communicate in writing in a way that is generally understandable
- Create sentences and paragraphs to communicate ideas
- Read, understand, and state the main ideas in paragraphs
- Participate in conversations about familiar topics and some academic content
Please see the BC Standards for English Language Learners for more information about readiness.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/teach/pdfs/ell/ell-standards-full.pdf
Initial Assessment
Students will complete a set of lessons and assignments in the introductory unit (week 1). We will determine their readiness for E.L.L. Level 3 using these assignments.
Course Overview
This course is set up as a 12 week-long course, with 4 lessons to complete each week. Students are welcome to pace themselves and take longer if necessary. Each week there is a balance of reading, writing, speaking and listening activities.
Type
online
Assessment
Practice Assignments
Each week, students will complete practice assignments in reading, writing, speaking and listening. They will submit two assignments each week for feedback only.
Marked Assignments
Every three weeks, they will submit assignments for marks. They will usually have some choice for those assignments. Students must have completed the practice assignments and received feedback on them before completing the graded assignments.
Midterm and Final Interview
At the 6 and 12 week marks, students will complete an interview with their teacher, as well as submit some assignments for marks.
Evaluation
Introductory Unit (Week One) - 5%
Writing Submission #1 - 10%
Speaking Submission #1 - 10%
Writing Submission #2 - 10%
Midterm Interview - 15%
Writing Submission #3 - 10%
Speaking Submission #3 - 10%
Writing Submission #4 - 10%
Final Interview - 20%
Materials
Students need access to a computer, headphones, and high-speed internet. A webcam is required as they will need to be able to record audio and video on their computer. All assignments must be submitted electronically. All materials are included within the online Learning Management System.
Requirements
Basic Technical Requirements
Reliable high-speed Internet
Web Camera
Up-to-date computer and software
