ELL: English Language Learners

Initial ELL courses will be determined through assessment testing. Students have the opportunity to complete multiple ELL levels in a semester based setting through practice and hard work. Students develop the concepts and language skills required to succeed in Science, Social Studies and English courses. A further goal is to assist students in adjusting to Canadian culture while maintaining their own cultural identity and self-esteem.

This course is mainly intended for Beginning (Level 1) and Developing (Level 2) ELL students.  The course is designed to introduce ELL students to the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also encourages the viewing and representation of materials. The course focuses on developing strategies needed to read, write and extract information successfully in English, and addresses specific needs of students regarding language and culture. Students demonstrate English language proficiency in oral, visual, and simple written forms using Simple Present, Past, and Future Tenses. Students identify and compare their own customs to Canadian culture and customs.

This course is mainly intended for Expanding (Level 3) and Consolidating/Bridging (Level 4/5) ELL students.  This course is designed to enable ESL students to extend the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also encourages the use of viewing and representing. It focuses on extending the strategies needed to read, research and write successfully in standard English. It also addresses specific needs in language and culture. Thematic units, textbook study with a variety of texts, journal writing, group work, role play and oral reports will be used. A language evaluation will be used to place students.

This course is mainly intended for Beginning (Level 1) and Developing (Level 2) ELL students.  The course is designed to introduce ELL students to the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also encourages the viewing and representation of materials. The course focuses on developing strategies needed to read, write and extract information successfully in English, and addresses specific needs of students regarding language and culture. Students demonstrate English language proficiency in oral, visual, and simple written forms using Simple Present, Past, and Future Tenses. Students identify and compare their own customs to Canadian culture and customs.

This course is mainly intended for Expanding (Level 3) and Consolidating/Bridging (Level 4/5) ELL students.  This course is designed to enable ESL students to extend the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also encourages the use of viewing and representing. It focuses on extending the strategies needed to read, research and write successfully in standard English. It also addresses specific needs in language and culture. Thematic units, textbook study with a variety of texts, journal writing, group work, role play and oral reports will be used. A language evaluation will be used to place students.

This course is mainly intended for Beginning (Level 1) and Developing (Level 2) ELL students. The course is designed to introduce ELL students to the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also encourages the viewing and representation of materials. The course focuses on developing strategies needed to read, write and extract information successfully in English, and addresses specific needs of students regarding language and culture. Students demonstrate English language proficiency in oral, visual, and simple written forms using Simple Present, Past, and Future Tenses. Students identify and compare their own customs to Canadian culture and customs.

This course is mainly intended for Expanding (Level 3) and Consolidating/Bridging (Level 4/5) ELL students. This course is designed to enable ESL students to extend the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also encourages the use of viewing and representing. It focuses on extending the strategies needed to read, research and write successfully in standard English. It also addresses specific needs in language and culture.

This course is mainly intended for Beginning (Level 1) and Developing (Level 2) ELL students. A language evaluation will be used to place students. The course is designed to introduce ELL students to the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also encourages the viewing and representation of materials. The course focuses on developing strategies needed to read, write and extract information successfully in English, and addresses specific needs of students regarding language and culture. Students demonstrate English language proficiency in oral, visual, and simple written forms using Simple Present, Past, and Future Tenses. Students identify and compare their own customs to Canadian culture and customs.

This course is mainly intended for Expanding (Level 3) and Consolidating/Bridging (Level 4/5) ELL students. A language evaluation will be used to place students. This course is designed to enable ESL students to extend the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also encourages the use of viewing and representing. It focuses on extending the strategies needed to read, research and write successfully in standard English. It also addresses specific needs in language and culture.

This course is mainly intended for Beginning (Level 1) and Developing (Level 2) ELL students. A language evaluation will be used to place students. The course is designed to introduce ELL students to the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also encourages the viewing and representation of materials. The course focuses on developing strategies needed to read, write and extract information successfully in English, and addresses specific needs of students regarding language and culture. Students demonstrate English language proficiency in oral, visual, and simple written forms using Simple Present, Past, and Future Tenses. Students identify and compare their own customs to Canadian culture and customs.

This course is mainly intended for Expanding (Level 3) and Consolidating/Bridging (Level 4/5) ELL students. A language evaluation will be used to place students. This course is designed to enable ESL students to extend the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also encourages the use of viewing and representing. It focuses on extending the strategies needed to read, research and write successfully in Standard English. It also addresses specific needs in language and culture.