Course Outline for English As A Second Language 110A
Low Intermediate Reading, Writing, and Grammar

Effective: Fall 2022
SLO Rev: 11/02/2018

Catalog Description:

ESL 110A - Low Intermediate Reading, Writing, and Grammar

6.00 Units

A comprehensive review of basic sentence types; short writing assignments; reading fiction and nonfiction; reinforces fluency in reading, writing, and grammar.
CB03: TOP Code 4930.87 - English as a Second Language - Integrated
Course Grading: Pass/No Pass
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Lecture 6.00 108.00 216.00 324.00
Total 6.00 108.00 216.00 324.00

Measurable Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. demonstrate process and purpose of multiple-draft writing;
  2. correctly use common grammatical terms
  3. write sentences in response to a level-appropriate reading that demonstrate comprehension, clarity and the ability to use different words than the original passage.
  4. demonstrate the ability to use grammar studied in class: simple and compound sentence structure; singular and plural noun forms; subject/verb agreement; simple & continuous tenses in past, present and future; question formation and negation; prepositions of time & place; subject, object & demonstrative pronouns; possessive adjectives and pronouns.

Course Content:

  1. Reading short works 
    1. Fiction
    2. Nonfiction
  2. Low-intermediate vocabulary development
  3. Writing paragraphs in multiple drafts
  4. Common grammatical terms
    1. Basic parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, preposition
    2. Sentence structure: subject, action verb, linking verb, helping verb, object, prepositional phrase
    3. Singular, plural, count, noncount, and possessive
  5. Structure of a complete sentence in English
    1. Simple
    2. Compound
  6. Form and use of verb tenses
    1. Simple and continuous aspects
    2. Past, present, and future time
    3. Structure of questions and negation
  7. Form and placement of pronouns
    1. Subject
    2. Object
    3. Possessive
    4. Demonstrative
  8. Possessives and possessive adjectives
  9. Prepositions
    1. Of time
    2. Of place
  10. Proofreading strategies

Methods of Instruction:

  1.  Daily writing and reading assignments
  2. Lecture/Composition
  3. Online Assignments
  4. Group Activities
  5. Distance Education
  6. Class and group discussions
  7. Practice/Demonstration
  8. Diagnostic Quizzes

Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

1. Typical Assignments
  1. Read chapter 3 in your novel. Write a short summary of the main ideas and events. Then write a brief personal response to what you have read.
  2. Examine a piece of writing to identify the ways simple and continuous verb tenses are used to clarify time relationships.
  3. Write a paragraph of 150 words on the topic: Who is an important person in your life." Use at least 3 reasons and examples. Introduce each main reason with transition words.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
  1. Exams/Tests
  2. Quizzes
  3. Class Work
  4. Homework
  5. Class Participation
  6. Class preparedness
  7. Written assignments
  8. Final Examination Presentation
3. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. produce an on-topic in-class writing of at least 200 words with level-appropriate grammar and usage
  2. write factually correct and easy-to-understand sentences to answer questions about an article
  3. demonstrate correct use of grammar studied in class

Textbooks (Typical):

  1. Bonesteel, Lynn (2010). From Reading to Writing 1 Pearson Longman.
  2. Heinle Cengage Learning (2011). More Grammar Practice 1 (2nd). Heinle.
  3. Lynn, Sarah (2011). Q: Skills for Success: Reading and Writing 1 Oxford.
  4. Azar, Betty (2011). Fundamentals of English Grammar (4th). Pearson/Longman.

Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:

A comprehensive review of basic sentence types; short writing assignments; reading fiction and nonfiction; reinforces fluency in reading, writing, and grammar.

Discipline:
English as a Second Language (ESL)*