ESLBO English as a Second Language Level 2

ESLBO English as a Second Language, Level 2

Course Outline

ESLBO_L2

Course Title: English as a Second Language, Level 2, Open
Course Code: ESLBO
Grade: Level 2
Course Type: Open
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None (Assessment Test)
Curriculum Policy Document: English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 to 12, 2007
Course Developer: Sonia K.
Department: English as a Second Language
Department Head: Sonia Kumar, B.A, B.Ed., OCT
Developed Date: 2019
Most Recent Revised Date: 2023 by Sonia K.

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Course Description : ESLBO English as a Second Language Level 2 – ESLBO course extends students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English for everyday and academic purposes. Students will participate in conversations in structured situations on a variety of familiar and new topics; read a variety of texts designed or adapted for English language learners; expand their knowledge of English grammatical structures and sentence patterns; and link English sentences to compose paragraphs. The course also supports students’ continuing adaptation to the Ontario school system by expanding their knowledge of diversity in their new province and country. The curriculum of this course, as determined by the Ontario Ministry of Education, requires that you complete a mandatory speaking component for which you will upload audio and video files. If you are unable to fulfill the speaking component of the course, contact our Guidance department before registering to determine if enrollment in this course is appropriate.

Unit Course Content and Overall Curriculum Expectations Time and Sequence
1 Canadian eh!
Reading Comprehension and vocabulary study of short stories and New Canadian Voices
Writing
Paragraph writing, journals, summaries, Sentence structure and verb tenses
Listening and Speaking
Story telling from their own country using language structures correctly
Socio-cultural Competence
Ask teachers and peers questions for clarification and to obtain information
Ability to work in groups Summative Evaluation
Unit test on short story elements, comprehension and vocabulary
20 hours
2 Short Stories/Folk Tales
Reading Selection of short mystery stories
Information texts, newspapers and research information on mysteries of the world
Writing
Informational paragraphs, note-taking and summaries using correct conventions of the English Language
Listening and Speaking
Viewing and responding to a video on real mysteries
Oral presentation of research using language structures correctly
Socio-cultural Competence and Media Literacy
Communicate information about mysteries in the world
Use school and community resources to support their learning
Media search for present day mysteries
Summative Assessment
Research project oral and written
20 hours
3 Poetry
Reading Analysis and comprehension and vocabulary study
Socio-cultural Competence and Media Literacy
Compare and contrast the traditions of a number of cultures
Suffixes and parts of speech
Writing
Diary writing, narratives and news report
Listening and Speaking
Oral presentations, dramatizations using language structures correctly
Summative Assessment
Paragraph writing and presentation from personal experience relating to the novel
20 hours
4 Reading for Information
Reading Read a variety of texts such as magazines, newspapers, and other articles for information and understanding
Socio-cultural Competence and Media Literacy
Read a variety of resources from other cultural organizations and perspectives
Understand and compare diverse perspectives
Writing
Express their opinions in written format
Comparative analysis of magazines, newspapers and other written forms with attention to tables, charts, diagrams
Listening and Speaking
Express their opinions verbally
View videos and websites
Summative Assessment
Informal assessment of student participation in class activities and discussions
30 hours
5 Independent Study
Reading Compare to 2 novels or short stories
Socio-cultural Competence and Media Literacy
Research using the internet and other resources to understand different perspectives
Writing
Define personal interests of each character such as sports, hobbies, music, etc. in a summary report
Listening and Speaking
Present a portion of your final report
Summative Assessment
Complete a final report or Digital Story Telling (DST)
18 hours
  Final Exam
This is a proctored exam worth 30% of your final grade.
2 hours
  Total 110 hours
Overall Expectations: ESLBO:

Teaching / Learning Strategies:

Assessment and Evaluation:

The Final Grade

The Report Card

Antidiscrimination Education in the English Program

Achievement Chart: Overall

Achievement Chart

Resources required by students

Program Planning Considerations

 

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