___WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF LANGUAGES___________________________________
EDU 5635
Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing to ESL Students
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Fall 2012
6:00-9:00
10/16-11/15
INSTRUCTOR
PHONE
E-MAIL
Jacquie George
206.934.5432
jacqueline.george@seattlecolleges.edu
ESL Instructor, Division of Basic and Transitional Studies, Seattle Central Community College
Website: http://www.seattlecentral.edu/faculty/jgeorg
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework and practical strategies for teaching
reading and writing to ESL students. More importantly, however, this class will offer the
opportunity for participants to be reflective about their own teaching philosophy as it pertains to
reading and writing. If instructors are consciously aware of their teaching philosophies, they can
teach effectively with any materials.
Since we will be creating materials for use in a content-based classroom, we will be studying
reading and writing simultaneously. Each participant will leave the course with fully developed
materials.
Washington Academy of Languages is committed to preparing educators for service and
leadership in schools and communities by developing their professional competence and
character.
TEXTS:
Anderson, Neil. 1999. Exploring second language reading: Issues and strategies. Boston, MA.:
Heinle & Heinle Publishers.
Raimes, Ann. 1983. Techniques in teaching writing. New York: Oxford University Press.
Assignments
Reflections for Reading
Choose 3of the exercises below and write a response of 1-2 pages.
Chapter
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Exploring
EX 2
EX 4, 10
EX 10, 12
EX 6
EX 6
EX 4, 11
EX 3, 6, 7
EX 10
EX 5, 7, 14, 15
15%
Exploring, Chapter 10, Exercise 4, p. 123
Due the last day of class.
Attendance & Participation
Reading Project Presentation
Techniques Project Presentation
10%
25%
25%
25%
Course Schedule:
Tuesday
10/16
Class Intro; Anderson’s ACTIVE + MP
Thursday
Tuesday
10/18
10/23
Thursday
10/25
Tuesday
10/30
Thursday
11/1
Tuesday
11/6
Thursday
11/8
Tuesday
11/13
Reading: Exploring, Chapters 1-3
Reading: Exploring, Chapters 4
Brown’s 12 Principles
Writing: Techniques 1-2
Reading: Exploring, Chapter 5
Ma and Pa Kettle Math; Wat’s Pig
Due: Reflection #1
Reading: Exploring, Chapter 6
Writing: Techniques 3
Reading: Exploring, Chapter 7
Writing: Techniques 4
Due: Reflection #2
Reading: Exploring, Chapter 8
Writing: Techniques 5
Reading: Exploring, Chapter 9
Writing: Techniques 6
Due: Reflection #3
Reading: Exploring, Chapter 10
Writing: Techniques 8
Due: Presentations
GRADING:
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
A
AB+
B
BC+
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.0
C
CD+
D
E
American Disability Act
If you need course adaptation or accommodation because of a disability, if you have emergency
medical information to share with your instructor, or if you need special arrangements in case the
building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with your instructor as soon as possible.