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This English as a Second Language (ESL) program focuses on developing essential core skills in three critical areas: Critical Thinking, Information Literacy, and Intercultural Communication. Designed for high intermediate and advanced learners, it utilizes a flexible A/B leveling system to accommodate students advancing at different rates. The curriculum emphasizes US academic culture, sentence-level accuracy, and comprehension. Special attention is given to adapting lessons for students who are either excelling, struggling, or adjusting their progress, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
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English as a Second Language Program
6 skill strands • Critical Thinking • Information Literacy • Intercultural Communication/U.S. Culture • US Academic/Classroom Culture • Sentence Level Accuracy • Comprehension and Production
Student Advancing Fast 4A 3A 2A 1A 3B 4B 2B 1B
Student Advancing Slower 4A 3A 2A 1A 3B 4B 2B 1B
Student Adjusting to Progress 4A 3A 2A 1A 3B 4B 2B 1B
Example: 3 students toward the end of High Intermediate A Advanced A Got it! Ready to move ahead! High Intermediate B • I worked hard and even got a C+, but I can’t really perform all of the SLOs. High Intermediate A • Wow! That was too hard! I got a D or an F.