ESL Level 2 Block– Spring 2012
422 (#4543)
432 (#4565)
446 (#4602)
Instructor: Mary-Erin Crook
Office: C-252-k
E-mail: mecrook@pasadena.edu
1:00-2:20
2:20 -3:55
2:20 -3:55
M - Th C-301
M & W C-301
T & Th C-301
Mailbox in C247
Telephone: 585-7387
Office Hours: M 3:55-4:55; T 9-12; W 10:20-10:50 &
4-4:30; Th 11:30 - 12
Required Texts:
Interactions 1 Writing Silver Ed. by Pavlik & Segal
Interactions 1 Grammar Silver Ed. by Kirn & Jack
Interactions 1 Listening/Speaking Silver Ed. by Tanka and Most
Interactions 1 Reading Silver Ed. by Kirn & Hartmann
Sarah, Plain and Tall by MacLachan
Skylark by MacLachan
ESL 432 Reading Record Sheets at the PCC Bookstore
An American English dictionary (I will use the Longman Basic Dictionary of
American English in class).
Materials:
A three-ring binder with 8.5 by 11" paper and 3 dividers, blue or black ink pen, #2
pencil, highlighter, whiteout, eraser, a binder, a 2-pocket folder, 3 x 5 index cards in 3
different colors, PCC User ID and PIN
Course Description: In the ESL Level 2 Block students will intensively practice and develop their
English language writing, grammar, reading, listening and speaking and vocabulary skills. There are
four language courses and a counseling course. The course materials will be integrated to maximize
student learning. You will be assessed on specific skills and receive a grade for each course. These
courses may be taken twice for credit. Students must have completed ESL 460 with a "C" or better or
have been placed into 432.
ESL 422 – Grammar and Writing
Course Description: Development of reading and writing skills for academic purposes. Readings in
short essays and fiction; written practice in sentence patterns and paragraphs.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will:
1. be able to identify the main and supporting idea of a level-appropriate text.
2. be able to write a paragraph developing a single idea, with a clear beginning, middle, and
end using process techniques.
3. Be able to check out a book from the library and use books and the Internet to find basic
information.
4. Use correct grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure to communicate basic information.
Evaluation:
80% - Writing assignments
15% - Grammar, reading and vocabulary tests
5% - Homework, participation, LAC, class attendance
ESL 432 - Reading
Course Description: development of word attack strategies, vocabulary, use of English dictionaries,
basic study skills and reading techniques.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify unfamiliar level-appropriate vocabulary using word forms, context clues and an
English/English dictionary.
2. Identify main ideas and supporting details in a level appropriate reading passage.
3. Use pre-reading skills such as previewing, skimming and scanning, to predict the topic of a
level-appropriate reading passage and find specific information.
4. Show understanding of the literal content of a level appropriate reading passage.
5. Produce a personal response to a reading passage.
Evaluation:
78% - Reading and Vocabulary Tests *
10% - Reading Lab
10% - Vocabulary cards and presentations
2% - Homework and Participation
ESL 446- Listening and Speaking
Course Description: Practice of casual and formal dialogues in commonplace situations. Everyday
language functions and conversation management skills. Listening activities to enhance
comprehension of daily topics. Idiomatic expressions and grammatical patterns common to
spoken English.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Perform low and intermediate speech acts for everyday communication such as greetings,
introductions, leave-taking, invitations, requests, telephone routines, and expressions of thanks.
2. Use basic conversation management skills such as initiating conversations, turn-taking,
interrupting, asking for clarification, and indicating lack of understanding.
3. Use comprehensible pronunciation and correctly pronounce inflectional endings for verbs,
nouns and adjectives.
4. Demonstrate understanding of spoken English by identifying main ideas, setting, purpose and
relationships between speakers in low –intermediate conversations and narratives dealing with
everyday situations.
5. Use a monolingual dictionary of English to find meaning of new words and idiomatic
expressions.
6. Recognize appropriate levels of spoken register and cultural conventions guiding daily
interactions.
Evaluation:
70% - Oral performance
20% - Quizzes and tests
10% - homework, participation, class attendance, LAC
Requirements for the Level 2 Block:
1. Students must keep a notebook containing all class material, divided into three sections, and bring
it to class daily.
2. You are responsible for printing our weekly assignments from the portal and completing all assignments on
time. The PCC portal will have our syllabus and all weekly homework assignments, and other important
forms. To access the portal, go to the PCC homepage, type “crook” in the people directories box, which is in
the upper right corner of the homepage. Hit enter. My information will appear. Click on my name. Another
page will appear. On the right side, all my courses for the current semester are listed. Click on ESL 432. A
new page for this course will appear. Click on whatever information you need.
3. Students will spend about 4-5 hours/night on homework. Homework must be completed before
class begins. Homework completion will be checked regularly, but turned in as needed. Late
homework will not be accepted unless approved by the teacher. If you are unprepared, you may be
asked to leave and marked absent. Students will receive an F on any late assignments including all
tests.
4. Attendance: PCC policy allows just under 10 hours of absence. This equals approximately 2
weeks of class. Attendance affects your midterm grade report, which allows you to register for the
next class. If you have many absences you may not be able to register for the next class. Three
tardies, or lates, are equal to one absence. If you are absent for 10 hours you may be dropped.
5. Labs: All block courses require 18 hours in the labs, so students must also spend at least 1 hour per
week, 18 hours total, in the Reading Lab. Two hours/week is the maximum amount of time you
will receive credit for. All lab work must be dated and in pen.
6. Students are responsible for contacting another student to find out work missed due to absence. I
expect you to be prepared to participate even after an absence.
Name
Phone #
E-mail
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
7. If you miss a test or other graded assignment, notify me immediately and make up the missed exam
or composition the next day. It is your responsibility to arrange the makeup. Missing
assignments will be given a zero. Only one makeup/class is allowed.
8. Students are expected to actively participate in all class activities. Discussion and sharing ideas
are effective ways to learn. Do your homework so you are prepared. Taking notes and
annotating(marking) are ways of participating.
9. Anyone caught cheating will be given an F on that assignment. If you let someone copy your
assignment, you will also receive an F. Anyone caught cheating twice can be dropped from the
class. Plagiarizing, using someone else's words, is cheating.
11. Students must respect their instructor and classmates, or they will be asked to leave and marked
absent. Disrespectful behavior includes use of cell phones and electronic dictionaries, failure to
use English, loud or rude behavior, sleeping in class, or not participating.
Grading Scale:
A - Excellent
B - Good
C – Average
D – Poor
F - Failing
Holidays and Important Dates
Tuesday, February 21st
Sat., March 3rd
Friday, March 30th
Fri. March 16th
April 9 -13
April 16-22nd
Friday, May 11th
Mon. May 28th
Thurs. May 31st
June 4-8
Mon. June 11th (1 – 5:15)
Thurs. June 14th (1-3)
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
Below 60%
First day of classes
Last day to Add/Drop w/o W
No classes – Cesar Chavez Birthday
Last day to P/NP
Midterm exam week (dates TBA)
No classes - Spring Break
Last Day to Drop with a "W"
No class - Memorial Day
Complete all Reading Lab work
Final Exams
Final Meeting/Counseling
Final Meeting/Counseling
ESL 432 Reading Contract
Spring 2012
Ms. Crook
Name_________________________________
Begin at level: Powerbuilders: ____________
RFU: ____________
By Midterm
Reading Center Work (D-300)
RFU practices
A
10
B
8
C
5
D
3
Power Builders
7
5
3
2
Tests
Dictionary Quiz
________
Test 1
________
Test 2
________
Test 3
________
RFU Quiz
________
Homework, Pop Quizzes and Participation
MIDTERM GRADE:
________
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
By Finals (End of May)
Reading Center Work (D-300)
RFU practices
A
20
B
16
C
10
D
6
Power Builders IIa
14
10
6
4
Tests
Test 4
________
Test 5
________
Test 6
________
RFU Quiz
________
Final
________
Homework, Pop Quizzes and Participation
________
FINAL COURSE GRADE:
Reading Growth:
Next recommended reading class: