North Seattle College– Basic & Transitional Studies ESL 011 Fall 2015
Course Syllabus
ESL 011-Level 1A
M-Th 6:30-8:50 PM, IB3422
Instructor: Kelly Liu( Please call me Kelly) / Office: IB 2423C #8
E-mail: / Office hours: By Appointment
Phone: 206-934-3752
Required Textbook: / Ø Sam and Pat 1: Beginning Reading and Writing
Ø by Jo Anne Hartel, Betsy Lowry & Whit Hendon
About the Course
This class will help you
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North Seattle College– Basic & Transitional Studies ESL 011 Fall 2015
1. hear and understand English
2. speak English
3. read English
4. write English
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North Seattle College– Basic & Transitional Studies ESL 011 Fall 2015
Required Text & Materials
Ø Sam and Pat 1: Beginning Reading and Writing
by Jo Anne Hartel, Betsy Lowry & Whit Hendon
Ø a 3-ring binder for your notes and your syllabus, handouts,
assignments, quizzes and written work .
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North Seattle College– Basic & Transitional Studies ESL 011 Fall 2015
Ø a pen
Ø a pencil
Ø an eraser
Ø 8 ½ x11” lined paper
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North Seattle College– Basic & Transitional Studies ESL 011 Fall 2015
Course Requirements:
Come to class and be on time. Class begins at 6:30 P.M. Please try not to be late. Please bring your books and supplies to class every day. / Practice English every day & Speak English only in class!Work with partners and groups in class, but do not copy other student’s homework or tests. You will get a 0. / Turn off your cell phone during class.
CASAS Policy--Every quarter you MUST take the CASAS (government) test. This is very important. I will notify you of the exact date as soon as I know.
Be Respectful and Kind—Treat others in this class as you would like to be treated. Please raise your hand when you wish to speak. Do not talk while your teacher, or your classmate, is speaking.
No Make-Up Tests –There are no make-ups given in this class. To pass this class, you must take tests. If you miss tests, you may not go to the next level.
For Students with Special Needs--Students with disabilities who need accommodations for this class should contact the Disability Services office at 206-934-3697
Grading: To pass this class, your average must be at least 75%.
You will get grades on your homework, grammar quizzes, writing and classroom activities.
100-90% Excellent
89-81% Good
75-80% OK
74-60% Need more work at this level
59% and below Need much more study and review
No Class will be Held on the Following Date:
· Wednesday, November 11 ( Veterans Day)
· Thursday, November 26 ( Thanksgiving)
Welcome to class – work hard and have fun!!
A. Circle T if the statement is true. Circle F is the statement is false ( not true)
T / F / 1. I learn English in this class.T / F / 2. I can speak my language in class.
T / F / 3. There is no class on October 11 because it is Veterans Day.
T / F / 4. Kelly’s phone number is 206-943-1236
T / F / 5. I come to school Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
T / F / 6. I must come and take tests to go to the next level.
T / F / 7. I should be respectful and kind to my classmates and teacher.
T / F / 8. I cannot use my cell phone in class.
T / F / 9. CASAS test is important.
T / F / 10. My class starts at 6:30 A.M, and I can be late.
B. Complete the sentences
1. My teacher is ______.
2. My classroom is ______.
3. My class begins at ______.
4. My teacher’s phone number is ______.
5. My textbook is ______.
6. My school is ______
A. Circle T if the statement is true. Circle F is the statement is false ( not true)
T / F / 1. I learn English in this class.T / F / 2. I can speak my language in class.
T / F / 3. There is no class on October 11 because it is Veterans Day.
T / F / 4. Kelly’s phone number is 206-943-1236
T / F / 5. I come to school Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
T / F / 6. I must come and take tests to go to the next level.
T / F / 7. I should be respectful and kind to my classmates and teacher.
T / F / 8. I cannot use my cell phone in class.
T / F / 9. CASAS test is important.
T / F / 10. My class starts at 6:30 A.M, and I can be late.
B. Complete the sentences
1. My teacher is ______.
2. My classroom is ______.
3. My class begins at ______.
4. My teacher’s phone number is ______.
5. My textbook is ______.
6. My school is ______
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