Rancho Santiago Community College District
Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education
Academic ESL Intermediate 1 Course Overview
Instructor:
Class Information: Academic ESL Intermediate 1, Site__, Room__, Days__, Time__
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Course Description:
Second academic ESL course emphasizing the grammatical structures of English, reading skills,
and basic paragraph writing. This course integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Begin to use critical thinking skills in reading comprehension. Five high school elective credits may
be granted if student passes the ESL posttest for this class with 75% or better. Open Entry/Open
Exit.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
 interpret information based on a conversation
 report on a group created project using visuals
 use strategies (predicting, decoding) to read and comprehend main ideas and targeted
vocabulary in context
 introduce paragraph writing
 interpret information on a chart or graph.
Tests/Lessons/Homework Assignments:
Students take ESL pre/post tests, CASAS tests and other tests/assessments as provided by the
instructor. Classroom lessons/materials focus on the following life skills categories: basic
communication, consumer economics, community resources, health and safety, occupational
knowledge, and government and law. Homework assignments may be given.
Grading Standards:
Students who attend at least one class meeting receive one of the following grades at the end of a
semester/session:
COM (complete Intermediate ESL 1 posttest with 75 percent or higher)
P
(pass)
SP
(satisfactory progress)
NP
(no measurable progress)
Attendance Requirements:
Students who do not attend the first class meeting, or are absent for five day classes or four
evening classes within a 2-week period without the instructor’s approval may be dropped .
Textbooks/Materials:
SCE website for ESL students: http://www.sac.edu/ContinuingEducation/ESL/Pages/default.aspx
Testing/Assessment Information:
ESL Tests
CASAS Tests
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Score
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Score
CASAS Form
Date
Score
ESL Pre
ESL Post
EL Civics Assessments
Unit Theme
Date
Score
Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education Mission Statement
The Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education is a responsive community leader dedicated
to adult student success through innovative educational programs and services. The School of
Continuing Education prepares students to transition to college, improve language and workforce
skills, increase civic involvement, and promote lifelong learning.
SCE website for ESL students: http://www.sac.edu/ContinuingEducation/ESL/Pages/default.aspx