English As A Second Language (ESL) Syllabus
George Washington Carver Stem Learning Center/Lancaster Middle School
Lancaster, TX 75146
Instructor:
Mrs. Kezzie Walton
Telephone:
(972) 218-1577
Email:
kezziewalton@lancasterisd.org
Classroom:
D Room (GWC)/Room 310 (LMS)
Course Description: English As A Second Language (ESL) is designed to involve the
student in the acquisition and application of English Reading, Speaking, Writing, and
Listening Skills in order to become Advanced High in the English language. Expect
success!!!
2nd Six Weeks – Fiction and Drama Unit:
6.6 -- Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Fiction.
Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of
fiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding.
Understand, Make inferences, Draw conclusions
ABOUT THE STRUCTURE AND ELEMENTS OF FICTION
Including, but not limited to:
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Make inferences related to the whole story
Make inferences related to a part of the story
Make inferences related to structure of fiction (e.g., organization, paragraphs)
Make inferences related to particular elements of fiction
 Character -actions, thoughts, and qualities/traits
 Point of view
 Setting
 Plot
Summarize fictional text in ways that maintain meaning and logical order.
Standards: TEKS: Vocabulary: Determine the meaning of grade-level academic
English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes; use
context (within a sentence and in larger sections of text) to determine or clarify the
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meaning of unfamiliar or ambiguous words or words with novel meanings; use context
(e.g., cause and effect or compare and contrast organizational text structures) to
determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar or multiple meaning words; 2(B) use
context (within a sentence and in larger sections of text) to determine or clarify the
meaning of unfamiliar or ambiguous words; 2(B) use context (within a sentence and in
larger sections of text) to determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar or ambiguous
words or words with novel meanings;explain the meaning of foreign words and phrases
commonly used in written English (e.g., RSVP, que sera sera); 2(D) identify the meaning
of foreign words commonly used in written English with emphasis on Latin and Greek
words (e.g., habeus corpus, e pluribus unum, bona fide, nemesis); use a dictionary, a
glossary, or a thesaurus (printed or electronic) to determine the meanings, syllabication,
pronunciations, alternate word choices, and parts of speech of words. explain how
authors create meaning through stylistic elements and figurative language emphasizing
the use of personification, hyperbole, and refrains.
ELPS: Cross-curricular second language acquisition essential knowledge and skills. (1) Crosscurricular second language acquisition/learning strategiesm, Cross-curricular second language
acquisition/listening, Cross-curricular second language acquisition/speaking, Cross-curricular second
language acquisition/reading, Cross-curricular second language acquisition/writing
Methods of Instruction: Students will be engaged in the learning process by:
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Group lectures and discussions
Small group activities
Individualized instruction
Hands-on activities
Course Expectations:
 Attendance is necessary to keep up with the class. If a student misses class time,
they are missing the instruction time needed to learn a skill. However, if a student
must miss class, they are required to make up missed work in a timely manner (1
day for each excused day missed, after which deductions will be made for late
work). It is the student’s responsibility to retrieve their missed assignments from
the instructor.
 Students are expected to be in their seat when the tardy bell rings. If not, they will
be counted tardy.
 No eating, chewing, or drinking is allowed without Mrs. Walton's approval.
 No electronic devices are permitted without Mrs. Walton's approval. If I see it out
for ANY reason, it will be confiscated.
 Students are required to participate in class and be respectful to their peers,
themselves, and their teacher. Consequences for misconduct include detention,
written assignments, parent notification, or office referral.
 Students are required to keep up with their assigned reading and turn in
assignments on time. Students will lose valuable learning experiences if they come
to class unprepared.
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School or Classroom Rules:
Be Prompt
Be Prepared
Be Productive
Be Positive
Be Polite
1. Please have supplies daily.
2. Please get permission to speak or move around.
3. Please respect yourself and each other.
4. Please complete all assignments.
5. Please use time and materials wisely.
Motto: A job is not complete until done properly!
Supplies Needed:
Thick Spiral Notebook (For Interactive Student Notebook)
Sticky Notes
High lighters
Flash drive
Markers and Colors
Pack of Manila Paper
Pack of Construction Paper
Plenty of Pencils and Pens
Glue Sticks
Scissors
Grading: Students will be graded in a variety of ways including formal assessments such
as tests; participations grades for daily work; and authentic assessments using rubrics for
oral presentations, projects, and written assignments. The grading scale is as follows:
Lancaster ISD Secondary School Grading Policy is as following:
40%- Classwork
40%- Assessments
20%- Homework
* You can expect to receive no less than 2 grades per week.
Thank you for being involved and active in your student’s educational experience. We look
forward to a great year! It takes a whole village to raise a child. We are One SCHOOL,
One TEAM, and One DREAM!
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. Kezzie Walton
ESL Teacher
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Note to Parent: After reviewing the information above, please fill out the
information below and have your student return the section below to Mrs. Walton
for a grade. This section will be kept on file for Mrs. Walton's records.
I have read and understand ALL requirements and expectations for Mrs. Walton. Please
sign and return the portion below to Mrs. Walton for your first grade.
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