Instructor:
Class Information: ESL/Family Literacy Beginning 2, Site__, Room__, Days__, Time__
Section Number:
Term: Fall 2013
Holidays:
Course Description:
Emphasizes comprehending simple conversations, communicating survival needs, reading phrases and simple sentences, and performing communicative written tasks. Utilizes various languagebased activities to enhance family language learning with adults and children reading together.
Develops parenting skills using language appropriate for this level. This course includes the
Beginning ESL 2 curriculum. Open entry/Open exit.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
 identify basic information from a conversation

practice responses to previously studied questions in various scenarios
 identify sentences on a previously studied topic
 write 3 –5 related sentences on personal interest, experience, or knowledge

recognize 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 required.
Grading Standards:
Students who attend at least one class meeting receive one of the following grades at the end of a semester:
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 2week 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

Accommodations for Disabilities:
Students with disabilities, who would like to request academic accommodations, are responsible for identifying themselves to their instructors and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services
(DSPS) office. To make arrangements for academic accommodations at CEC, contact the DSPS office (D-101) at 714-241-5769, or Mary Stephens at 714-241-5768.
Test Information:
ESL Tests CASAS Tests
ESL Pre
Date Score CASAS Form Date
Date Score
ESL Post
Score
EL Civics Assessments
Unit Theme Date Score
SCE website for ESL students: http://www.sac.edu/ContinuingEducation/ESL/Pages/default.aspx