ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)
All schools in Langley follow the service model which divides into four stages of language proficiency:
ELL students will be placed in one of the four levels after initial assessment of English ability. Students may advance to the next level once coursework for the present level is complete. Students do not necessarily take all ISP/ELL coursework offered at a given level; recommendation is given dependent on the scores achieved during the initial assessment. The length of time needed to advance to the next level depends on factors such as academic ability and work habits of the student, but typically a low intermediate student who completed grade 10 in their home country can graduate and go on to a Canadian post-secondary college or university in 2.5 - 3 years (summer school being .5 of a school year).
All Langley high schools offer the BAA courses within the four-stage service model to ensureISP students receive credit for ELL instruction at Grade 10, 11, and 12 levels. As well, schoolscan offer ELL “primer” courses until more BAA courses are developed.
All Langley high schools offer the BAA courses within the four-stage service model to ensureISP students receive credit for ELL instruction at Grade 10, 11, and 12 levels. As well, schoolscan offer ELL “primer” courses until more BAA courses are developed.
BEGINNER
ELL DRAMA
ELL Drama provides English Language Learners with physical exercises and warmups that allow students to practice spoken language development. ELL Drama students are given an opportunity to work together to develop both spoken and non-verbal language development. During trust building exercises, students can explore movement and sound while maintaining a disciplined approach to improving their use of the English language.
Performing in English can initially be a terrifying idea. However, with practice, students can learn how to apply their courage and respond to their vulnerability in performance.
STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS 10
This course is designed to familiarize and extend students’ abilities to use various strategies independently to meet the learning outcomes and be successful in content-based courses such as English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and/or Mathematics. The emphasis will be on comprehending important concepts, linking new information to prior knowledge, and applying strategies and skills learned. As well, through discussion and debate, students will learn aspects of the history and culture of Canada and become familiar with a variety of learning skills and Canadian assessment techniques. Students will acquire foundational English skills that will help them read, write, and communicate at an introductory level.
Developing
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 10
This course has been designed to help students extend the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It will encourage the use of viewing and representing to build all four language skills. The focus is on expanding the strategies you need to read, research, and write successfully in standard English for academic success. Students will also identify and compare their own customs to Canadian culture and customs. They will learn how to express themselves using more compound sentences, short paragraphs, and literary devices.
INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC LANGUAGE 10
The emphasis of this course is to develop students’ academic language and extend the English language skills needed to be more successful in the content areas of English and Socials through reading, researching, and writing. Students will listen, read, and study texts in specific genres by studying the forms, styles, and models required to create these text structures to build competencies so students can create original pieces. This course includes elements that make up Canadian culture. Students will learn to use more specific vocabulary and draw from examples to further develop their written and verbal expression.
ELL CAREER LIFE EDUCATION 10
In Life Education 10 students will focus on their strengths to better understand their preferred ways of knowing and learning. Students will continue to work on developing their employability skills, essential skills, leadership, and collaboration skills along with their self-assessment and reflection strategies. Building networking relationships within the community and practicing inclusiveness by learning how to respect different world views and diverse perspectives are key components of the course.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 11
This course is designed to extend students’ exploration of the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It will help students improve their knowledge, skills, and attitudes as they become bilingual. There will be an emphasis on the use of strategies needed to be successful in other academic courses. Students will practice these strategies while reading, writing, and extracting information in English that address their specific needs regarding language and culture. Students will learn how to identify abstract ideas from a variety of texts and make connections to themselves.
ADVANCED
ISP / ELL WRITING 11
This course is intended to develop, strengthen, and enhance students’ academic writing skills to write effectively at the level expected of them in upper-level secondary courses. Since writing is the strand which will be most heavily evaluated in high school English, this course emphasizes writing strategies and theory that will increase student understanding of the writing process, thereby facilitating success in the graduation program. Students will acquire the skills necessary to produce organized, detailed prose for a variety of purposes.
ELL DRAMA
ELL Drama provides English Language Learners with physical exercises and warmups that allow students to practice spoken language development. ELL Drama students are given an opportunity to work together to develop both spoken and non-verbal language development. During trust building exercises, students can explore movement and sound while maintaining a disciplined approach to improving their use of the English language.
Performing in English can initially be a terrifying idea. However, with practice, students can learn how to apply their courage and respond to their vulnerability in performance.
STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS 10
This course is designed to familiarize and extend students’ abilities to use various strategies independently to meet the learning outcomes and be successful in content-based courses such as English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and/or Mathematics. The emphasis will be on comprehending important concepts, linking new information to prior knowledge, and applying strategies and skills learned. As well, through discussion and debate, students will learn aspects of the history and culture of Canada and become familiar with a variety of learning skills and Canadian assessment techniques. Students will acquire foundational English skills that will help them read, write, and communicate at an introductory level.
Developing
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 10
This course has been designed to help students extend the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It will encourage the use of viewing and representing to build all four language skills. The focus is on expanding the strategies you need to read, research, and write successfully in standard English for academic success. Students will also identify and compare their own customs to Canadian culture and customs. They will learn how to express themselves using more compound sentences, short paragraphs, and literary devices.
INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC LANGUAGE 10
The emphasis of this course is to develop students’ academic language and extend the English language skills needed to be more successful in the content areas of English and Socials through reading, researching, and writing. Students will listen, read, and study texts in specific genres by studying the forms, styles, and models required to create these text structures to build competencies so students can create original pieces. This course includes elements that make up Canadian culture. Students will learn to use more specific vocabulary and draw from examples to further develop their written and verbal expression.
ELL CAREER LIFE EDUCATION 10
In Life Education 10 students will focus on their strengths to better understand their preferred ways of knowing and learning. Students will continue to work on developing their employability skills, essential skills, leadership, and collaboration skills along with their self-assessment and reflection strategies. Building networking relationships within the community and practicing inclusiveness by learning how to respect different world views and diverse perspectives are key components of the course.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 11
This course is designed to extend students’ exploration of the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It will help students improve their knowledge, skills, and attitudes as they become bilingual. There will be an emphasis on the use of strategies needed to be successful in other academic courses. Students will practice these strategies while reading, writing, and extracting information in English that address their specific needs regarding language and culture. Students will learn how to identify abstract ideas from a variety of texts and make connections to themselves.
ADVANCED
ISP / ELL WRITING 11
This course is intended to develop, strengthen, and enhance students’ academic writing skills to write effectively at the level expected of them in upper-level secondary courses. Since writing is the strand which will be most heavily evaluated in high school English, this course emphasizes writing strategies and theory that will increase student understanding of the writing process, thereby facilitating success in the graduation program. Students will acquire the skills necessary to produce organized, detailed prose for a variety of purposes.