ESLEO - Bridge to English
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts. (http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/esl912currb.pdf)
This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts. (http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/esl912currb.pdf)
Course Outline:
Unit 1: Grammar Review
Unit 2: Short Story and Paragraph Writing
Unit 3: Persuasive Essay Writing
Unit 4: Noughts and Crosses Novel Study
Unit 4: First Contact Presentations
Unit 1: Grammar Review
Unit 2: Short Story and Paragraph Writing
Unit 3: Persuasive Essay Writing
Unit 4: Noughts and Crosses Novel Study
Unit 4: First Contact Presentations