What is ESL?

Students who have a first language other than English are assessed in order to establish if English as a Second Language class is appropriate.   ESL offers support to students to build vocabulary, develop reading strategies, build fluency in reading and speaking, and develop listening skills.  In addition, English language learners, or ELLs, employ English language spelling patterns, grammar skills, and the writing process.  A student’s country of origin, native language, and previous experience with English are considered when choosing materials and assignments.

Is there a grade?

Students earn credits toward graduation.  Students are graded on participation, class work, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests.  The four learning domains of reading, writing, listening and speaking are the foundation for all activities and assignments.

State Standards

Exit Criteria

Helpful Websites

www.coolmath.com   This is a site with math games and activities.

www.starfall.com   This site helps with phonics, spelling, beginning reading.

www.nettrekker.com   Username:  iasdeis, iasdbf, iasdep, iasdhm, iasdjh, iasdsh==depending on your school , Password:  student , This site is good for gathering information when conducting research.

www.iasd.cc   This is the district’s website and it has links to educational sites.

www.everythingesl.com   Just like the name says, this site has all sorts of information for English Language Learners.

www.easybib.com   This site helps to cite research sources for bibliographies.

www.keynews.org   It offers newspaper style articles for beginning and intermediate readers.

www.eslcafe.com   A lot of activities for English language learners.

www.esl.about.com   A variety of activities plus links to sites related to the TOEFL.