501.2 ESL II (NorthStar: Introductory)
120 Classes
Prerequisite(s): ESL I or High Beginner's placement test score
Objectives: By the end of the course, students should be able to
listen, speak, read, and write using the present, future, and past tenses.
Instructional
Methods: An integrated cumulative
skills development methodology increases language retention and fluency by
stimulating students to make meaning from a new language through active
learning activities. Recorded listening
passages build on vocabulary and ideas from background material and
exercises. Students work individually,
in pairs, and in small groups on guided, linked activities built around each
unit's theme.
Grading: The final grade is based on the following:
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Class Participation |
25% |
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Assignments |
50% |
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Exams |
25% |
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Total |
100% |
The grading scale is: A=90-100%, B+=85-89%, B=80-84%, C+=75-79%,
C=70-74%, D=65-69%, F=60-64%
Course Outline: Each of the text's nine units is divided into the sections listed under “Topics” for weeks 1-3, applying the same format to different themes and content. Subsequent unit Topics s refers only to the unit's specific theme and skills (grammar and style) emphases.
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Week |
Topics |
Assignments and Tests |
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1-3 |
Unit 1 Theme: "A
World of Friends, A World of Peace" Approaching the Topic: Predicting—discussion from visual prompt Sharing Information—individual and group Preparing to Listen Background Reading and Vocabulary for
Comprehension Listenings One and Two: Listening for Main Ideas—T/F questions Listening for Details—choosing from two possible answers Listening Between the Lines—inference choosing from possible
answers and guided discussion Linking Listening One and Two Reviewing Language: Exploring Language—pronunciation of letters of the alphabet;
vowels Working With Words—pair dialogue work Skills for Expression: Grammar—defining nouns, adjectives, and verbs; present tense of
"to be" with emphasis on positive and negative contractions Style—telephone talk On Your Own: guided oral
presentation talking about friends Drill and Practice: Handbook,
verbs, adjectives, interrogatives (lessons 21-23) |
1. Write the answers to Vocabulary for
Comprehension. 2. Write complete correct sentences for
Listening B, C.. 3. Write an imaginary dialogue for Linking Listenings B,2. 4. Rewrite the sentences in Grammar A2 in
paragraph form. 5. Rewrite the question and answer exercise
in Grammar A 2 in paragraph form by turning the questions into
statements. (For example, the first
two sentences will read: "The
Friendship Forces looks for people who are interested in other cultures. They aren't afraid of visiting new
places.") 6. Prepare a guided oral presentation about a
friend. 7. Handbook
Exercises, lessons 21-23 |
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4-6 |
Unit 2 Theme: Do You
Like Rap Music? Skills for Expression: Grammar—simple past of "Be" Style—asking for and giving definitions and explanations Drill and Practice: Handbook,
verbs, plural nouns, negative verb forms (lessons 24-26) |
1. Write the answers to Vocabulary for
Comprehension. 2. Write complete correct sentences for
Listening B, C, and D exercises. 3. Write a paragraph that compares rap to
other songs. 4. Rewrite the sentences in Grammar A2 in
paragraph form. 5. Rewrite the question and answer exercise
in Grammar A 2 in paragraph form by turning the questions into statements 6. Prepare a guided oral presentation about a
favorite song. 7. Handbook
Exercises, lessons 24-26. |
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7-9 |
Unit 3 Theme: Diamonds
Are Forever Skills for Expression: Grammar—simple present Style—making suggestions Drill and Practice: Handbook,
past tense, including negative forms (lessons 27-29) Review for exam, week 8. |
1. Write the answers for Vocabulary for
Comprehension. 2. Write complete correct sentences for
Listening B, C, and D exercises. 3. Write a paragraph for question 1 or 2,
Listening 2 B. 4. Rewrite the sentences in Grammar A2 in
paragraph form. 5. Write out Skills for Expression exercise
2. 6. Prepare an oral presentation about the
jewelry people wear. 7. Handbook
Exercises, lessons 27-29. Bi-monthly exam, week 8. |
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10-12 |
Unit 4 Theme: Memories: Lost and Found Skills for Expression: Grammar— subject and object pronouns Style—expressing interest in conversation Drill and Practice: Handbook,
interrogative verb forms (lessons 30-32) |
1. Write the answers for Vocabulary for
Comprehension. 2. Write complete correct sentences for
Listening B, C, and D exercises. 3. Rewrite the sentences in Grammar A2 in
paragraph form. 4. Write out Skills for Expression exercise
2. 5. Prepare an oral presentation about the
things you like to do alone or with other people. 6. Handbook
Exercises, lessons 30-32 |
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13-15 |
Unit 5 Theme: Thinking
Young: Creativity in Business Skills for Expression: Grammar—"There is/was & There are/were" Style—explaining how to do something Drill and Practice: Handbook,
contractions, verb study (lessons 33-34) |
1. Write the answers for Vocabulary for
Comprehension. 2. Write complete correct sentences for
Listening B, C, and D exercises. 3. Write a paragraph about three activities
that help make people more creative employees. 4. Write a paragraph combining the sentences
in Preparing to Listen exercise 2. 5. Write out the Working With Words unit
exercise. 6. Prepare an oral presentation about a young
business owner or entrepreneur. 7. Handbook
Exercises, lessons 33-34 |
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16-18 |
Unit 6 Theme: From
Sadness to Strength Skills for Expression: Grammar—simple past tense Style—asking for examples
Drill and Practice: Handbook,
negative future, abbreviations of months of year (lessons 35-36) Review for exam, week 16. |
1. Write the answers for Vocabulary for
Comprehension. 2. Write complete correct sentences for
Listening B, C, and D exercises. 3. Rewrite the Working with Words exercise 1
as a brief essay, changing the questions into statements. 4. Write out Grammar exercise 2. 6. Prepare a guided oral presentation about a
famous woman. 7. Handbook
Exercises, lessons 35-36 Bi-monthly exam, week 16. |
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19-20 |
Unit 7 Theme: Driving
You Crazy Skills for Expression: Grammar—comparative adjectives Style—expressing similarities Drill and Practice: Handbook,
review exercises (lessons 37-38) |
1. Write the answers for Vocabulary for
Comprehension. 2. Write complete correct sentences for
Listening B, C, and D exercises. 3. Write a paragraph combining the Preparing
to Listen sentences, exercise 2 4. Write out exercise 2 in Grammar. 5. Write a paragraph or more comparing the two
bridges described in Grammar exercise 3.
6. Prepare an oral presentation for question
1 or 2 in fieldwork. 7. Handbook
Exercises, lessons 37-38 |
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21-22 |
Unit 8 Theme: Only
Child—Lonely Child? Skills for Expression: Grammar—future with "be going to" Style—explaining reasons with "because" Drill and Practice: Handbook,
review exercises (lesson 39) |
1. Write the answers for Vocabulary for
Comprehension. 2. Write complete correct sentences for
Listening B, C, and D exercises. 3. Write a paragraph explaining graph 1 or 2 4. Write a paragraph based
on the incomplete sentences in Listening 2, exercise A. 5. Write out Grammar 2
exercise. 6. Working with a partner, prepare an oral
presentation for Speaking Topic, "An Important Decision." 7. Handbook
Exercises, lessons 39 |
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23-24 |
Unit 9 Theme: The Quiz
Show Skills for Expression: Grammar—"should" Style—responding to questions Drill and Practice: Handbook,
opposites (lesson 40) Review for exam. |
1. Write complete correct sentences for Listening
B, C, and D exercises. 2. Write a paragraph made by linking together
the sentences in Vocabulary for Comprehension. 3. Write complete sentence answers for
Working With Words questions. 4. Write out the Grammar exercise. 5. Write a paragraph describing a game show
on TV, using the questions in Fieldwork B, 1 & 2 as a guide. 6. Prepare an oral presentation based on your
writing about the game show. 7. Handbook
Exercises, lessons 33-34 Bi-monthly exam, week 24. |
rev. 2/04, 2/07