5055 Santa Teresa Blvd Gilroy, CA 95023 Course Outline COURSE: ESL 523 DIVISION: 10 ALSO LISTED AS: TERM EFFECTIVE: Spring 2016 Course is on Hold SHORT TITLE: BEG ESL GRAM/WRIT LONG TITLE: Beginning ESL Grammar/Writing Units Number of Weeks Type Contact Hours/Week Total Contact Hours 5 18 Lecture: 5 90 Lab: 0 0 Other: 1 18 Total: 6 108 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a beginning grammar/writing course for students with very basic grammar. The focus is on basic grammatical structures, punctuation and sentence skills. ADVISORY: ESL 510B or ESL Assessment Test recommendation. Recommended concurrent enrollment in ESL 521 and ESL 522. PREREQUISITES: COREQUISITES: CREDIT STATUS: C - Credit - Degree Non Applicable GRADING MODES L - Standard Letter Grade REPEATABILITY: N - Course may not be repeated SCHEDULE TYPES: 02 - Lecture and/or discussion 03 - Lecture/Laboratory 04 - Laboratory/Studio/Activity 05 - Hybrid 72 - Dist. Ed Internet Delayed STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: 10/27/2015 1
1. Write simple sentences utilizing correct structure, word order, and punctuation. ILO: 1, 7, 2 Measure: written classwork and homework, written 2. Manipulate sentence forms (yes/no questions, information questions, affirmative and negative statements). ILO: 1, 7, 2, 4 Measure: written classwork and homework, oral interaction, written 3. Read and recognize the following verb tenses in sentences and paragraphs: simple present, present progressive, simple past, future and past progressive. ILO: 2, 7, 1 Measure: written and oral classwork, homework, and written 4. Express ideas by writing original simple sentences and short paragraphs using the above mentioned tenses. ILO: 1, 7, 2 Measure: written classwork, homework, journals and 5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of parts of speech by constructing sentences using nouns (singular/plural, count/noncount), pronouns (subject, object, possessive, indefinite, demonstrative), adjectives, articles, quantifiers, and simple time clauses. ILO: 7, 2, 1 Measure: written and oral classwork, homework, journals and 6. Demonstrate a developing confidence and skill by practicing with these structures while speaking and writing. ILO: 6, 1, 7, Measure: written and oral classwork, homework, journals and CONTENT, STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES, OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS Curriculum Approval Date: 03/08/2010 OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Each week students will do grammar exercises from the textbook, sentence and/or paragraph writing, journal writing and ESL Computer Lab exercises. These assignments will remain consistent throughout the semester. WEEK 1 6 HOURS CONTENT: Introduce PRESENT TENSE of BE, DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS, and the form and punctuation of simple sentences. affirmative and negative simple sentences using the present tense of the BE verb. Use the demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) in simple sentences. Make contractions with the subject and BE verb. 10/27/2015 2
*** See out-of-class assignments which will remain consistent throughout the semester. *** WEEK 2-4 18 HOURS CONTENT: Introduce SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE. affirmative and negative sentences using the simple present tense. Spell and pronounce simple present tense verbs (especially those requiring the "third person S " ). Use frequency adverbs. Practice with prepositions of time and location. Create sentences using 'there is' and 'there are'. Read a model paragraph in simple present tense. Write a short paragraph to express ideas on a simple topic and to practice simple sentence form, punctuation, and simple present tense usage. WEEK 5-6 CONTENT: Introduce PRESENT PROGRESSIVE TENSE. affirmative and negative simple sentences using the present progressive tense. Spell the "ing" form of basic verbs. Contrast the meaning and usage of simple present tense with present progressive tense. Identify non-action and action verbs and use either the simple present or present progressive accordingly. Read a model paragraph in present progressive tense. Write a short paragraph using the present progressive tense to describe action occurring in the moment. WEEK 7-8 CONTENT: Introduce NOUNS and ADJECTIVES. STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: Identify nouns and adjectives in a sentence. Write sentences using adjectives and nouns in proper word order. Spell and pronounce singular and plural forms of common regular and irregular nouns. Use appropriate articles (the, a, an). Identify and use possessive nouns. WEEK 9-10 CONTENT: Introduce PRONOUNS. STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: Identify subject pronouns, object pronouns, possessive pronouns, possessive adjectives, and indefinite pronouns. Use WH question words (who, whom, whose). Compare and contrast their meaning, usage, and spelling. Substitute an appropriate pronoun for a noun. Read a model paragraph and identify pronouns and their referents. Write original sentences using pronouns. WEEK 11-13 18 HOURS CONTENT: Introduce SIMPLE PAST TENSESTUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: Construct yes/no and WH questions and affirmative and negative sentences using the simple past tense of the BE verb and common regular and irregular verbs. Spell and pronounce regular past tense verbs using the proper "ed" form. Spell common irregular past tense verbs. Use "when", "after", and "before" in time clauses. Punctuate according to position of time clause and main clause. Read a model paragraph in the simple past tense. Write a short paragraph in simple past tense. 10/27/2015 3
WEEK 14-16 18 HOURS CONTENT: Introduce FUTURE TENSE. STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: Compare and contrast the form and usage of WILL and BE GOING TO. Construct yes/no and WH questions and affirmative and negative sentences using the future tense. Use an "if/time clause" within a future sentence and punctuate correctly according to position of the if/time clause and main clause. WEEK 17 6 HOURS CONTENT: REVIEW various parts of course content depending upon student need. COMPARE and CONTRAST the verb tenses studied through a variety of exercises. WEEK 18 2 HOURS FINAL EXAM Included in content section. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Students are taught English grammar through a variety of activities that include: lecture, pair work, small and large group activities, written and oral textbook exercises, sentence and paragraph writing in controlled and free contexts, journal writing, reading and analysis of model paragraphs, and grammar and writing exercises utilizing ESL software. METHODS OF EVALUATION: The types of writing assignments required: Written homework Other: paragraph writing and/or journals The problem-solving assignments required: None The types of skill demonstrations required: Other: In class activities-individual, pair and grp work The types of objective examinations used in the course: Multiple choice True/false Matching items Completion Other: cloze exercises, paragraph writing Other category: None The basis for assigning students grades in the course: Writing assignments: 10% - 25% Problem-solving demonstrations: 0% - 0% Skill demonstrations: 5% - 20% Objective examinations: 60% - 85% Other methods of evaluation: 0% - 0% REPRESENTATIVE TEXTBOOKS: Recommended: 10/27/2015 4
Elbaum, Sandra, "Grammar in Context I", 5th ed., Thomson Heinle, 2010, or other appropriate college level text. Reading level of text: ESL Beginning Level grade Verified by: M. Sanidad Other textbooks or materials to be purchased by the student: Other Recommended Text: Azar, Betty, "Basic English grammar", 3rd ed., Pearson Longman ARTICULATION and CERTIFICATE INFORMATION Associate Degree: CSU GE: IGETC: CSU TRANSFER: Not Transferable UC TRANSFER: Not Transferable SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: Basic Skills: B Classification: Y Noncredit Category: Y Cooperative Education: Program Status: 2 Stand-alone Special Class Status: N CAN: CAN Sequence: CSU Crosswalk Course Department: CSU Crosswalk Course Number: Prior to College Level: F Non Credit Enhanced Funding: N Funding Agency Code: Y In-Service: N Occupational Course: E Maximum Hours: Minimum Hours: Course Control Number: CCC000244881 Sports/Physical Education Course: N Taxonomy of Program: 493084 10/27/2015 5