English As Second Language (Adult English Classes)
Beginning ESL Syllabus
Student book: American English File, 2nd Edition
Course Description:
The textbook listed in this syllabus is for the Beginner Level Adult English Learner. This class will allow students to develop Basic English vocabulary and grammatical structures so that they can successfully communicate. Also, students will develop literary and analytical skills which will enable them to be successful in future courses.
Specific units are described in the scope and sequence on the following pages. Every unit will develop students’ Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing skills:
Listening: Students will listen to English from native speakers via their teacher and other media. They will also listen to English spoken by their peers. They must focus their attention on the speaker’s message in order to comprehend and produce a meaningful response.
Speaking: Students will have the weekly opportunity to practice speaking in structured conversations with their peers. Also, there will be weekly homework assignments for students to use to practice their speaking skills.
Reading: Students will be reading a variety of modified texts, including short stories, poetry, and expository writing, with guidance and support from their teacher and peers. Students will learn various strategies to help them comprehend a text in their second language. They will also learn analytical skills necessary to interpret both literature and images.
Writing: Students will be writing on a weekly basis, practicing the grammar structures and the new vocabulary. They will write a variety of personal narratives, descriptions, reports, poems, and reflections based on the literature. They will also have the opportunity to create their own works of creative fiction in response to various texts.
Course Material: Students should purchase the following book for class use:
New English Course Student Book, 2nd Edition, Level 1
ISBN: 978-0194776158
You may order directly from Oxford Press: or this book is available at a lower price at Amazon
Regardless of where you order the student book, make sure you order the correct book, using the correct ISBN number, listed above.
Beginning ESL: Scope & Sequence
Grammatical Concepts |
Vocabulary Units |
Reading & Literature Focus |
Texts |
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First 6-weeks |
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Literal v. Figurative
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Various Proverbs and Fables |
Second 6-weeks |
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The Three Little Pigs The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Various cultural versions of "Cinderella" |
Third 6-weeks |
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Reading Expository Text Connecting to World Culture
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A History of Greek Mythology The Odyssey |
Fourth 6-weeks |
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The Cask of Amontillado The Tell-Tale Heart The Raven |
Fifth 6-weeks |
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Ailments & the Doctor’s Office
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The Characteristics of a Drama |
Expository text about Shakespeare and the tradition of the theatre Romeo & Juliet |
Sixth 6-weeks |
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Describing Physical States & Emotion Biographies & Autobiographies |
Interpreting Elements of Design
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Various Holocaust Propaganda Various Gulf War Propaganda Various Print Ads Expository text about the Holocaust My Secret Camera |
