ESL English II

A. Essential Academic Learning Requirements:

a) Communication:

1. To use listening and observation skills to gain understanding.
2. To communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
3. To use communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others.
4. To analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of formal and informal communication.

b) Reading:

1. To understand and use different skills and strategies to read.
2. To understand the meaning of what is read.
3. To read different materials for a variety of purposes.
4. To set goals and evaluate progress to improve reading.

c) Writing:

1. To write clearly and effectively.
2. To write in a variety of forms for different audiences.
3. To understand and use the steps of the writing process.
4. To analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of written work.

B. Contents:

A. Unit One: The Basic Elements of Writing

1. Writing Sentences
2. Writing Paragraphs
3. Writing Basic Essays

B. Unit Two: The Forms of Writing:

1. Personal Writing
2. Subject Writing
3. Creative Writing
4. Persuasive Writing
5. Academic Writing
6. Workplace Writing

C. Unit Three: Writing About Literature

1. Personal Responses to Literature
2. Writing a Book Report
3. Writing a Literary Analysis
4. Literary Terms Poetry Terms

D. Unit Four: Research Writing

1. Writing a Research Paper
2. Writing Responsibly
3. MLA Documentation Style
4. Sample MLA Research Paper
5. Writing Across Curriculum

TEXTBOOK: "Elements of Literature." Fourth Course (10th Grade). Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. 2005.

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