SYLLABUS ELL Intermediate Writing/Speaking 2007-2008

This syllabus is subject to change at any time.

Teacher: Mrs. Diana Evensen

Course books:

Writing to Learn – from Paragraph to Essay & The Essay

(McGraw-Hill)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this course is to help students improve their written and spoken English. Much of the emphasis will be on producing and correcting written academic English as well as speaking practice.

ONLY ENGLISH WILL BE SPOKEN IN THE CLASSROOM

COURSE MATERIALS

• Text book, hand outs from the teacher

• Paper, pens and writing material
• Folder for handouts and assignments

• Small notebook for journal

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this class the student will:

• Review and learn English grammar
• Practice academic writing skills in English
• Practice speaking English in various settings
• Maintain a journal with daily entries

STUDENT ASSESMENT

Content	Grade	Grading
Grades	Points	Scale
A 4.00	93-100%	Outstanding
A- 3.7	90-92%	Excellent
B+ 3.3	87-89%	Very Good
B 3.00	83-86%	Good
B- 2.7	80-82%	Satisfactory
C+ 2.3	77-79%	Average +
C 2.00	73-76%	Average
C- 1.7	70-72%	Average -
D+ 1.3	67-69%	Academic probation/ need improvement
D 1.0	63-66%	Academic probation/ need improvement
D- 0.7	60-62%	Academic probation/may risk failure in this class
F 0.0	Below 60%	No credit awarded

Grades will be given based on the following % scale:

• Class Participation and classroom activities 15%

An important part of class participation is speaking only English in the classroom.

• Homework 10%
• Journal 10%

Student will maintain a journal with daily entries and specific assignments.

• Tests 35%
• Essays 30%

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

a. Behavior

Cell phones, IPods and other electronic equipment are not allowed in the classroom. Electronic dictionaries can be used during class but are not allowed during tests and quizzes.

The student is expected to be in his/her seat, with the needed supplies such as books, paper, pen, etc., when the bell rings.

The student is responsible for leaving the desk and the area around it clean.

The student will remain seated/ in the classroom until dismissed by the teacher.

The students are expected to be respectful to the teacher and to one another. We will listen to one another and speak in turn. Disruptive behavior is unacceptable and continued disruptive behavior will be punished with detention.

No eating, drinking, gum chewing, etc. is allowed in the classroom. Students are allowed to drink water in the classroom.

b. School Work

The student is expected to complete his/her own work. Anyone caught cheating will receive a zero ‘0’ for that assignment. This includes both tests and homework assignments.

Plagiarism, copying other people work including from the internet, will result in a ‘0’ for the assignment.

All homework and other assignments will be handed in on time. Late assignments will receive a lower grade. Exceptions will be made for excused absences if the work in turned in on the student’s first day back at school. Make up tests will be given only after an excused absence.

ONLY ENGLISH WILL BE SPOKEN IN THE CLASSROOM