Literacy A level Literature
This course is for students with little or no schooling in their home languages. Instruction focuses on integrating literacy and school skills with language acquisition in a small-group setting.
This curriculum is implemented in two class periods or equivalent blocks of instructional time. It is an integrated, whole language program in which vocabulary, grammar, and syntax are taught in meaningful context. It covers a range of topics from basic survival and school skills, through culture/traditions/customs and holidays and may be based on literature and trade books that complement grade level instruction but are appropriate to this proficiency level. Students focus on both decoding and comprehensions skills in reading. The writing process and integration of technology are essential to this curriculum.
This course is the science course for A level students. It is an alternating year curriculum taking into account that some students may be A level at both 7th and 8th grade. It is designed to keep beginning ESOL students at pace academically while they are learning English. Students learn the basics of scientific process along with key vocabulary and concepts through exploration and experimentation with science kits. In even years students learn biology, physics and earth science through the study of the following kits: Plant Growth, Microworlds, Light and Sound, and Electricity and Magnetism. In odd years, students learn biology, chemistry, physics and earth science through the following kits: Weather, Simple Machines, Mystery Powders and Caterpillars and Butterflies. This curriculum provides a foundation for future SOL achievement.
This course provides instruction in elementary math skills to LA, A, and B1 level ESOL students, who are 2 or more years below grade level. It presents the elementary math program of students (grades 1-6) in a compacted format using manipulatives, adapted materials and ESOL strategies for teaching the language of math.
This course provides instruction in 7th and 8th grade math skills to A and B1 ESOL students, who are one year below grade level or have gaps in math and language which would impact success in mainstream math classes. It presents the 7th and 8th grade program of studies in compacted format using manipulatives, adapted materials and ESOL strategies for teaching the language of math.
This course is the social studies course for A and B1 level 7th graders. It is aligned with the 7th grade Standards of Learning and FCPS POS. It is designed to give students a chance to develop language skills while studying content that will be relevant should the student need to take the U.S. History SOL exam.
This course is the social studies course for A and B1 level 8th graders. It is aligned with the 8th grade Standards of Learning and FCPS POS. It is designed to give students a chance to develop language skills while studying content that will be relevant should the student need to take the Civics and Economics SOL exam.
This literature-based curriculum draws on a variety of materials through which students continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Literature serves as the context for vocabulary and grammar development, and literature selections may be tied to the curriculum in their content courses. Both B1 classes rely heavily on reading strategies, the writing process and the use of technology.
This is the last course in the middle school ESOL sequence. B2 students have considerable language skills and take this course while enrolled in mainstream grade 7 or grade 8 English. Students read a variety of literary genres and use technology as they work with the writing process to extend and refine their English skills. Course themes are designed to complement the learning that takes place in general education classes and to serve as a foundation for future SOL achievement.
Co-Taught classes are intended to provide extra support to ESOL students in general education academic classes. Such additional support is vital to the success of ESOL and B3-level students who will ultimately be required to pass the Virginia SOL’s. Co-Teaching is generally implemented in science classes with concentrations of B1 and B2 students, math classes with concentrations of A and B1 students, or other academic classes as needed. ESOL and content teachers work together to provide appropriate, comprehensible content instruction for all students.
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