ESLCO – English as a Second Language, Level 3

Prerequisite:

English as a Second Language, Level 2

Course Description

This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current Canadian issues.

Outline of Course Content

Unit	Titles
Unit 1	Independent Study Unit (ISU)
Unit 2	Who Am I?
Unit 3	Who are Canadians?
Unit 4	Who the Media Says I Am
Unit 5	Introduction to Shakespeare