Catalog Description
ESL 1A students must be enrolled also in ESL 1AG sect 0820
ESL 1B students must be enrolled also in ESL 1BG sect 0821
This “Accelerated” course exposes you to materials and techniques that will allow you to more quickly reach your goals in obtaining a degree, certificate or transfer by reducing time needed in ESL classes. However, more work will be demanded of you in terms of reading and writing. Completion of ESL 1A with a “C” grade takes you to level 1B, which will reinforce all the skills introduced here. Those of you who receive an “A” or “B” grade will skip 1B and go to ESL 2A. Students in ESL 1B may go to ESL 2A with any passing grade. This is a six-hour-per-week class, which means you should set aside at least ten hours a week for homework. In my experience, those who commit to this homework time are almost always successful in the course.
Pre-requisites ESL 1A:
Grade of “Pass” in ESL 080 or equivalent or assessment into ESL 096, 100 or 1A
Prerequisite ESL 1B
“C” grade or higher or “Pass” in ESL 100 or 1A or equivalent placement into ESL 103 or 1B
Course Description:
This course is designed to bring students up to the grammatical, reading and composition level needed for three to two levels below ENGL 120. The focus is on reading intermediate-level complex texts, analyzing with critical attitude, and writing paragraph-to-essay length papers with proper format and evidence of intermediate to high intermediate level academic depth and rigor of research. Students in this course are generally on an accelerated pathway through the English as a Second Language program. Non-degree applicable.
Course Objectives ESL 1A:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Apply the rules for the formation, meaning and use of English structures when reading and writing in English.
2) Read passages efficiently by applying appropriate reading strategies and understand common cultural references in text.
3) Demonstrate moderate high intermediate level ability to read texts of some conceptual or linguistic complexity in a variety of genres from personal to academic.
4) Define new vocabulary based on reading and discussion, structural analysis and contextual clues.
5) Use reading techniques to distinguish facts and details from opinions, judgments and conclusions.
6) Use basic English tenses appropriately to communicate the intended ideas.
7) Use writing techniques to compose original paragraphs and multi-paragraph compositions which display evidence of proper organization and development at a higher intermediate level with use of topic sentences and a thesis statement.
8) Edit and proofread their own writing or peer writing at a high intermediate level following the basic rules of paragraph formation, essay structure, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Produce a well-structured paragraph which communicates a refined, college-level idea with a clear topic and good development and relevant conclusion. Often or less errors in each category of the well-structured paragraph as defined in the preceding sentence shall constitute success.
2) Produce at least one college-level essay of 350-400 words with 30 or less errors of grammatical and syntactic flaws.
Course Objectives 1B
Students will use an accelerated approach of intensified in-class and homework assignments and at the end of the course they will be able to display the following skills:
1) Apply the rules for the formation, meaning and use of English structures when reading and writing in English.
2) Read passages quickly and efficiently by applying appropriate reading strategies and understand common cultural references, allusions and assumptions in text.
3) Demonstrate the ability to read texts of some conceptual or linguistic complexity in a variety of genres from personal to academic at an advanced level.
4) Define new vocabulary based on reading and discussion, structural analysis and contextual clues.
5) Use reading techniques to distinguish facts and details from opinions, judgments, conclusions, assumptions, and inferences.
6) Use a greater variety of English tenses appropriately to communicate the intended ideas.
7) Use writing techniques to compose original paragraphs and multi-paragraph compositions which are well organized and developed at a more advanced level with topic sentences, introductions, general statements of fact, and a thesis statement.
8) Use writing techniques to integrate outside material in a multi-paragraph composition.
9) Edit and proofread their own writing or peer writing following the basic rules of paragraph formation, essay structure, spelling, grammar and punctuation at a more advanced level.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Produce a well-structured paragraph which communicates a refined, college-level idea with a clear topic and good development and relevant conclusion. Five or less errors in each category of the well-structured paragraph as defined in the preceding sentence shall constitute success.
2) Produce at least one college-level essay of 350- 400 words with twenty or less errors of grammatical and syntactic flaws.
Course Requirements:
All assignments must be turned in on time – no late work is accepted.
Vocabulary Worksheets
You will be assigned to remember the meanings and usage of a few vocabulary words for every reading. These worksheets must be turned in on time to Blackboard.
Journals
See your calendar for the dates they are assigned and make sure to bring a BLUE BOOK to class on those dates. A journal consists of writing your response to a special question the instructor gives you on that day.
Homework
You will have several homework assignments that include short writings in preparation for longer paragraphs and essays.
In Class Writing Exams
Following the dates that your first paragraph and essays are due, you will be given a writing exam to be completed in class.
Annotation Checks
At different times during the semester the instructor may elect to check your books for the required annotations. Those who annotate get points. Those who don’t, don’t!
Tutor Visits
Three times during the semester you will be required to visit a tutor in the writing lab in order to seek help with one of your writing projects. You will turn in your tutoring slip to receive credit.
Blackboard:
You will find the following exercises on Blackboard. Be prepared to navigate this important utility both from school and from your home. If you do not own a computer, you may utilize the computer labs at school to complete the assignments.
Summary and Annotations Logs
You will summarize and comment on each reading assigned in the text. The purpose of these logs is to help you remember important details which will be useful to you in preparation for exams and writing assignments. I will check the logs weekly during the semester to assign points. In order to get the full points for this assignment, you will need to briefly summarize the reading in your own words, AND provide samples of annotation notes you made in the book. I will show you how to do the annotations in class.
Writing Checks
These are short quizzes about the different types of writings we are doing during the semester.
Vocabulary Quizzes
May consist of multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, true/false questions, complete sentences and short paragraphs.
Paragraph and Essays
You will be expected to write a full paragraph and 2 full essays following MLA format. These essays are turned into Blackboard on the SafeAssign feature.
Group Discussions on Blackboard
You are automatically assigned to a Group at the beginning of the semester. After each assigned reading, you will answer either a question from the instructor or from one of your group members on the Group discussion Board, as well as provide a question yourself for your fellow group members.
Grading:
Grading is on a point system.
Vocabulary Quizzes [6 Quizzes @ 5 pts] 30 points
Journals [6 journals @ 5 pts] 30 points
S and A Logs [9 Logs @ 5 pts] 45 points
Writing Checks quiz [3 Checks @ 10 pts] 30 points
Vocabulary Worksheets [6 sheets @ 5 pts] 30 points
Homework [multiple assignments] 30 points
Group Discussion [9 Discussions @ 5 pts] 45 points
Annotation Checks [3 Checks @ 5 pts] 15 points
Tutor Visits [3 Visits @ 5 pts] 15 points
Paragraph 1 30 points
In-class Writing Exam 1 50 points
Essay 1 50 points
In-class Writing Exam 2 75 points
Essay 2 75 points
In-class Writing Exam 3 125 points
Total------675 points
Final Grades:
607.5-675 A 405-472 D
540-607 B 0-404 F
472.5-539 C
WARNING: THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ASSIGNMENT POINT VALUES THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER IF CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANT. THE INSTRUCTOR WILL INFORM THE STUDENTS OF THE CHANGE IF THIS OCCURS.
Expectations ESL 1AB
Attendance: Being in class is very important because students bring a great deal of experience from their lives and culture, and we need your participation! Additionally, students who attend class regularly, answer questions, work in groups, and come prepared (always bring your books, paper, and pen or pencil) may receive bonus points towards their grade. If you are late arriving to class by more than 15 minutes, it will count as a tardy. 2 tardies = 1 absence. If you are absent for more than 4 days, you will be dropped!!!
Conduct: Your respectful participation in this class is essential for your learning and the learning of your classmates. Students who commit disrespectful or distracting/ non-participatory behaviors will be asked to leave class, and will be marked absent. The above attendance policy applies.
If you cannot come to class, make sure you have someone you can call to find out what material was covered, so you can be prepared for the next class.
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Student Name Telephone #
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Writing Center (B-167, 660-4463)
To help you succeed in this class, sign up for Supervised Writing tutoring at the Writing Center. All tutoring sections are FREE. Tutors can assist you in analyzing sentence and paragraph structure to improve your overall writing skills, and your grade!
Plagiarism
A zero tolerance policy for cheating or plagiarism!
According to the Cuyamaca College Catalog, Student Code of Conduct, Academic Dishonesty such as cheating or plagiarizing, is grounds for instructional and administrative sanctions. That means that if you present the words (even three or more in a row), ideas, or work of someone else as your own, or if you have your work heavily rewritten by someone else and turn it in as your own, your instructor has the right to fail the assignment. The same is true if you are seen or otherwise caught cheating on a quiz, exam or other non-collaborative assignment. In addition to whatever penalty the instructor applies to your graded work, he/she will report your misconduct to the Department Chair, the Instructional Dean and the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. The Associated Dean of Student Affairs will keep a master list of cases of student misconduct. Any student who is reported to have cheated or plagiarized twice will be called in for a meeting with that dean. It will be up to the dean's discretion to determine what action to take, but students may be SUSPENDED FROM THE COLLEGE OR PERMANENTLY EXPELLED for repeated acts of cheating or plagiarism. Please feel free to consult the college catalog for further information or visit http://www.cuyamaca.edu/ascc/conduct.asp
Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodations should discuss options with their instructors during the first two weeks of class. It is also recommended that you contact Disabled Students’ Programs & Services (DSP&S) in A-114. You may also call DSP&S at 660-4576 to schedule an appointment.
This course adheres to the policies and procedures listed in the college catalog.
ESL 1AB – Fall 2017 CalendarCalendar subject to change
Day / Date / In-Class Activities / HomeworkT / 8/22 / Introduction to class & campus, Packet Pre-reading / Read chapters 1-2 in The Circuit
TH / 8/24 / Packet 1 Activity 1
Explain Annotation Logs / S and A log 1 [Chapt 1-2] due next Tuesday
T / 8/29 / Packet 1 Activity 3 / Journal 1 due Thursday
TH / 8/31 / Packet 1 Activity 4, Discussion Journal 1 / Discussion 1 due by next Tuesday, Vocabulary worksheet 1 due next Tuesday, S and A log 2 [Chapt 3-4] due next Tuesday
T / 9/5 / Packet 1 Activity 5
Lecture Perfect Paragraph Writing, / Vocabulary worksheet 2 due next Tuesday, Vocabulary quiz 1 dues next Tuesday, discussion 2 due by next Tuesday
TH / 9/7 / Packet 1 Activity 6 / S and A log 3 [chap 5-6] due next Tuesday
T / 9/12 / Packet 1 Review activity 4, Activity 7 / Vocabulary worksheet 3 due next Tuesday, discussion 3 due by next Tuesday
TH / 9/14 / Packet 1 Activity 8, 9 / Vocabulary quiz 2 dues next Tuesday, Journal 2 due next Tuesday
Tutor visit 1 due by Tuesday
T / 9/19 / Packet 1 Activity 10
Peer review characteristics paragraph – students need to bring in 3 hard copies of their paragraph / paragraph #1 due to Blackboard by Thursday
TH / 9/21 / Whole Class Grading paragraph #1, Lecture on in-class writing techniques / Vocabulary quiz 3 due next Tuesday, writing checks 1 quiz due by next Tuesday
T / 9/26 / In-Class Paragraph #1 – annotation check 1
TH / 9/28 / Discussion in-class paragraph 1, Lecture on Introductions, Packet 2 Activity 1 – introductions / Journal 3 due next Tuesday, S and A log 4 [Chapt 7-8] due next Tuesday
T / 10/3 / Continue working on Packet 2 activity 2 / discussion 4 due by next Tuesday, Vocabulary worksheet 4 due next Tuesday
TH / 10/5 / Packet 2 Activity 3 / S and A log 5 [chapt 9-10] due next Tuesday
T / 10/10 / Lecture on Conclusions, Packet 2 Activity 4 – conclusions / Vocabulary worksheet 5 due next Tuesday, Vocabulary quiz 4 due next Tuesday, discussion 5 due by next Tuesday
TH / 10/12 / Packet 2 Activity 5 / S and A log 6 [chapt 11-12] due next Tuesday, Journal 4 due by next Tuesday
T / 10/17 / Packet 2 Activity 6 – peer review, bring 3 typed copies of your completed essay to class / Essay #1 due to Blackboard By Thursday, Vocabulary quiz 5 due next Tuesday
TH / 10/19 / Packet 2 activity 7, whole class grading / Journal 4 due by next Tuesday, discussion 6 due by next Tuesday
T / 10/24 / In-Class Essay #1 – annotation check 2
TH / 10/26 / Discussion of In class Essay 1, Packet 2 Activity 8 / Writing Checks quiz 2 due by next Tuesday
T / 10/31 / Packet 2 Activity 9 / Journal 4 due by Thursday
TH / 11/2 / Packet 3 Activity 1 / S and A Log 7 due Tuesday
T / 11/7 / Packet 3 Activity 2 / Vocabulary worksheet 6 due by Tuesday, discussion 7 due by next Tuesday
TH / 11/9 / Packet 3 Activity 3 / S and A Log 8 due Tuesday,
T / 11/14 / Packet 3 Activity 4 / Vocabulary quiz 6 due next Tuesday, discussion 8 due by next Tuesday
TH / 11/16 / Packet 3 Activity 5 / S and A Log 9 due Tuesday,
T / 11/21 / Packet 3 Activity 6 / discussion 9 due by next Tuesday
Th / 11/23 / Thanksgiving / No Class
T / 11/28 / Packet 3 Activity 7 / Journal 5 due by Tuesday
Th / 11/30 / Packet 3 Activity 8 / Writing checks Quiz 3 due by Tuesday, Journal 6 due by Tuesday
T / 12/5 / Packet 3 Activity 9 -Peer Review [students must bring in 3 typed copies of their essay] / Essay #1 due to Blackboard By Thursday
TH / 12/7 / Whole Class Grading / Prepare for final exam
FINAL EXAM – Essay #2 in class writing Dec 12 9:30 AM