Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Moderns Department
English as a Second Language
Course Name: English as a Second Language
Course Code: ESLBO
Level: B (2)
Teacher: M. Vieira
ESL Course Overview:
Ministry Guidelines:
Room 134
Description/Rationale
This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to introduce the English
language and help students adjust to their new cultural environment. Students will develop the ability to
use oral and written English for daily needs, acquire basic conversation skills and vocabulary, and use
simple sentence patterns. Students will also acquire basic orientation information related to their needs as
newcomers to Canada. An integral part of the course content centers on the importance of family,
building of community, respect for diversity, values formation, and academic literacy.
English for School and Work, ESL Level 3
This course is designed to improve students' accuracy in using English in classroom situations, for
personal and career planning, and to understand the changing world around them. Students will study and
interpret a range of texts and produce a variety of forms of writing. Activities will also help students to
develop their oral presentation skills and acquire study skills (including note-taking and summarizing
skills) that will enhance their ability to learn in all subjects.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
ESL Level C (3): - Students will be given the opportunity to:
initiate and take part in conversations, participate in classroom discussions,
make short oral presentations, with teacher guidance, using a variety of subject-specific words and
expressions;
communicate orally, using a variety of the conventions of English grammar with some accuracy;
use appropriately a variety of features of formal and informal communication in English;
create and analyze a variety of media works.
use knowledge of Canadian culture and history in school and social situations;
write in a variety of forms for various purposes and audiences;
use the writing process, with teacher guidance, with an emphasis on peer and independent
review of content and organization;
arrange ideas in logical order and present them in linked sentences and simple paragraphs;
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Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Moderns Department
English as a Second Language
Evaluation:
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Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
15%
Culminating Task
15%
Course Total
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to
complete tasks and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the
teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of
zero applies.
Parent Signature: _______________________ Student Signature: ______________________
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