The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in English language skills for speakers of other language.  The course includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the content areas of literature and language.  This course addresses the needs of limited English proficient (LEP) students through the application of second language strategies.  The course includes composition that focuses on writing effective paragraphs and multi-paragraph papers, with emphasis on all stages of the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising).  Speech instruction should include formal and informal presentations.  This course gives opportunities to evaluate mass media.  Literature study includes analysis of genres. And the study of language encompasses elements of grammar, usage and mechanics.

The purpose of these courses is to enable native speakers of language other than English to develop proficient reading, writing, listening, viewing, and speaking skills in the English language.  The courses encourage the use of multimedia presentations, technology, and text resources to enrich student’ learning experiences and provide an active learning environment.  Skills and strategies are designed to increase the students’ level of skill and proficiency while meeting state-mandated assessments.  Oral communication, reading, and writing skills are interrelated in order to build a connection between oral and written language and empower students with the ability to function in English language across all subject areas.

Those two English and Reading classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are required classes for students whose home language is other than English and who are classified as less than independent in English.  This program incorporates all aspects of Language Arts including:  instruction, content and language development.  The ESOL Competency-Based Curriculum for each grade level addresses the following components: Literature/Reading, Composition, Vocabulary/Word Study/Language, Listening/speaking/Viewing, Information Literacy/Study and Test-Taking Strategies and Culture.