WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE
NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM
MS. JANE FROST-GUZZO, ESL TEACHER
September 20, 2012
Goals of Advanced ESL
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Build academic vocabulary
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Practice oral reading to improve pronunciation
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5
credits
Improve writing skills; prepare for the high school
graduation test (HSPA) and/or college courses
Read audio versions of fiction and non-fiction books
(modified and original)
Benefits of Advanced ESL
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Students are permitted and encouraged to use
bilingual dictionaries during all of their classes,
quizzes, and tests.
Each Advanced ESL student is graded on a
Pass/Fail basis in the regular English class.
This is a period of transition into
regular English class and out of
the ESL Program.
Testing Accommodations
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Students are allowed 150% extra time on all
NJ tests. Example: 30 →45; 60 →90 minutes
Students are allowed to use bilingual dictionaries
during NJ tests, during all classes, and during all quizzes
and tests. Students may get extra test time in all classes.
ESL students take NJ tests in a separate room.
•Ms. Frost-Guzzo’s website:
http://www.nutleyschools.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=183
•The Newbury House Dictionary of American English:
http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx
•Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese,
Russian, French, Italian, and German
http://dictionary.reverso.net/
•Online translator for 50 languages:
www.paralink.com
•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English:
http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home
•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish:
http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home
www.brainpop.com
Contact Information
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Teacher’s email address:
jfrost-guzzo@nutleyschools.org
Supervisor, Mr. Joseph Materia
Nutley High School
(973)661-8823
WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE
NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM
MS. JANE FROST-GUZZO, ESL TEACHER
September 20, 2012
Goals of Intermediate ESL Periods 4/5
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10
credits
Build academic vocabulary
Practice oral reading to improve pronunciation
Improve writing skills
Practice timed writing to prepare for the high school
graduation test (HSPA)
Benefits of the ESL Program
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Students are allowed and encouraged to use
bilingual dictionaries during all content area classes,
quizzes, and tests.
English Language Learners may receive extra time
to complete quizzes and tests in content area
classes.
Content area teachers modify lessons, quizzes, and
tests for English Language Learners, when needed.
Testing Accommodations



Students are allowed 150% extra time on all
NJ tests. Example: 30 →45; 60 →90 minutes
Students are allowed to use bilingual dictionaries
during NJ tests, during all classes, and during all quizzes
and tests. Students may get extra test time in all classes.
ESL students take NJ tests in a separate room.
•Ms. Frost-Guzzo’s website:
http://www.nutleyschools.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=183
•The Newbury House Dictionary of American English:
http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx
•Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese,
Russian, French, Italian, and German
http://dictionary.reverso.net/
•Online translator for 50 languages:
www.paralink.com
•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English:
http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home
•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish:
http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home
www.brainpop.com
Contact Information


Teacher’s email address:
jfrost-guzzo@nutleyschools.org
Supervisor, Mr. Joseph Materia
Nutley High School
(973)661-8823
WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE
NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM
MS. JANE FROST-GUZZO, ESL TEACHER
September 20, 2012
Goals of Beginner ESL Reading /Writing
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10
credits
Guide students in learning English
Build on their speaking, listening, reading, and
writing skills
Learn about American culture
Period 7/8 Reading & Writing
Unit 3 – Conflict and Cooperation
Student Internet Connection to Visions A
Modern Drama Series
Period 7/8 ESL – Book #1
Visions A
By: Heinle
 Consists
units
of 6 thematic
 Each
unit is broken
down into chapters
 Focuses
on language,
literature, and content
 Show reading fluency
 Explain content information orally
 Write with style
 Build on content vocabulary
 Use different reading
strategies
 Build grammar skills
 Recognize the structure of a text
 Show understanding of
punctuation and capitalization
 Work well with others
 Show critical thinking skills.
WHY???
 Make predictions
Period 7/8: Book #2
ESL Beginner Reading & Writing
Victor’s Secret
By: Elizabeth Neblett
Improve in all four skills
Build vocabulary
Improve comprehension
Build grammar skills
Learn/identify character traits
Relate to self
Make predictions
Testing Accommodations



Students are allowed 150% extra time on all
NJ tests. Example: 30 →45; 60 →90 minutes
Students are allowed to use bilingual dictionaries
during NJ tests, during all classes, and during all quizzes
and tests. Students may get extra test time in all classes.
ESL students take NJ tests in a separate room.
•Ms. Frost-Guzzo’s website:
http://www.nutleyschools.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=183
•The Newbury House Dictionary of American English:
http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx
•Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese,
Russian, French, Italian, and German
http://dictionary.reverso.net/
•Online translator for 50 languages:
www.paralink.com
•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English:
http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home
•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish:
http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home
www.brainpop.com
Contact Information


Teacher’s email address
jfrost-guzzo@nutleyschools.org
Supervisor, Mr. Joseph Materia
Nutley High School
(973)661-8823