Onehunga High School
Senior ESOL
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Nonette Roberts.
This course focuses on English language development in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are able to gain English Language (ESOL) level 1, 2 and 3 credits.
There is a strong focus on vocabulary development, correct grammar, reading comprehension, communication skills and writing.
YEAR OVERVIEW
Attention is given to the choice of texts to make language learning coherent. Each reading text is studied over a period of 2 weeks. Reading texts are generally short newspaper articles and short stories by well-known NZ authors. Activities based on the reading text are designed to develop the student's language proficiency in terms of acquiring new vocabulary, understanding grammatical structures and language use. Speaking and writing skills are based on the unit of study. This occurs throughout the academic year.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Literacy strategies based on reading texts.
The emphasis is on vocabulary development. Vocabulary is possibly the single most important area in language learning. With a large vocabulary, a student can understand and communicate even though they may be weak in grammatical knowledge.
Term 2
Literacy strategies based on reading texts.
Although attention is given to all four skills, reading receives particular attention. Students learn the skill of reading and the ability to read for information.
Term 3
Literacy strategies based on reading texts.
Although attention is given to all four language skills, the two output skills of speaking and writing receive particular attention in language instruction. Specifically, the focus is on the writing process, which involves a series of steps including getting ideas, organizing ideas, making notes, planning, drafting, seeking feedback, and finalizing the written text.
In contrast, the focus on speaking emphasizes pronunciation, stress and intonation, as well as other aspects such as clearly articulating the beginning and ending of words.
Term 4
Literacy strategies based on reading texts.
Attention is given to all four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1 B5 x 2 exercise books
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Write simple texts on everyday topics (EL)
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Write simple texts for practical everyday purposes (EL)
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Write a simple connected text on a familiar topic (EL)
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Write a simple text for a practical purpose (EL)
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Write a connected text on a familiar topic (EL)
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Write a text for a practical purpose (EL)
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Demonstrate understanding of a spoken text on a familiar topic (EL)
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Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken instructions in everyday situations (EL)
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Demonstrate understanding of straightforward spoken instructions in a familiar context (EL)
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Read and understand a straightforward text on a familiar topic (EL)
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Read and understand a text on a familiar topic (EL)
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Read and understand simple texts for everyday practical purposes (EL)
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Read and understand a straightforward text for a routine practical purpose (EL)
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Read and understand a text for a practical purpose (EL)
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