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WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE

NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOLENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM

MS. JANE FROST-GUZZO, ESL TEACHER

September 20, 2012

Goals of Advanced ESL

Build academic vocabulary

Practice oral reading to improve pronunciation

Improve writing skills; prepare for the high schoolgraduation test (HSPA) and/or college courses

Read audio versions of fiction and non-fiction books(modified and original)

5 credit

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Benefits of Advanced ESL

Students are permitted and encouraged to use bilingual dictionaries during all of their classes, quizzes, and tests.

Each Advanced ESL student is graded on a Pass/Fail basis in the regular English class.

This is a period of transition intoregular English class and out ofthe ESL Program.

Testing Accommodations

Students are allowed 150% extra time on allNJ tests. Example: 30 →45; 60 →90 minutes

Students are allowed to use bilingual dictionaries during NJ tests, during all classes, and during all quizzes and tests. Students may get extra test time in all classes.

ESL students take NJ tests in a separate room.

http://dictionary.reverso.net/

www.paralink.com

http://www.nutleyschools.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=183

Websites for English Language Learners

•Ms. Frost-Guzzo’s website:

•The Newbury House Dictionary of American English:http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx

•Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, and German

•Online translator for 50 languages:

Websites for English Language Learners

•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English:http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home

•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish:http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/h

ome

Websites for English Language Learners

www.brainpop.com

Contact Information

Teacher’s email address:jfrost-guzzo@nutleyschools.org

Supervisor, Mr. Joseph MateriaNutley High School (973)661-8823

WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE

NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOLENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM

MS. JANE FROST-GUZZO, ESL TEACHER

September 20, 2012

Goals of Intermediate ESL Periods 4/5

Build academic vocabulary Practice oral reading to improve

pronunciation Improve writing skills Practice timed writing to prepare for the

high schoolgraduation test (HSPA)

10credit

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Benefits of the ESL Program

Students are allowed and encouraged to use bilingual dictionaries during all content area classes,quizzes, and tests.

English Language Learners may receive extra time to complete quizzes and tests in content area classes.

Content area teachers modify lessons, quizzes, and tests for English Language Learners, when needed.

Testing Accommodations

Students are allowed 150% extra time on allNJ tests. Example: 30 →45; 60 →90 minutes

Students are allowed to use bilingual dictionaries during NJ tests, during all classes, and during all quizzes and tests. Students may get extra test time in all classes.

ESL students take NJ tests in a separate room.

http://dictionary.reverso.net/

www.paralink.com

http://www.nutleyschools.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=183

Websites for English Language Learners

•Ms. Frost-Guzzo’s website:

•The Newbury House Dictionary of American English:http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx

•Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, and German

•Online translator for 50 languages:

Websites for English Language Learners

•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English:http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home

•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish:http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/h

ome

Websites for English Language Learners

www.brainpop.com

Contact Information

Teacher’s email address:jfrost-guzzo@nutleyschools.org

Supervisor, Mr. Joseph MateriaNutley High School (973)661-8823

WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE

NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOLENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM

MS. JANE FROST-GUZZO, ESL TEACHER

September 20, 2012

Goals of Beginner ESL Reading /Writing

Guide students in learning English Build on their speaking, listening,

reading, and writing skills Learn about American culture

10 credit

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Period 7/8 ESL – Book #1

Visions A By: Heinle

Consists of 6 thematic units

Each unit is broken down into chapters

Focuses on language, literature, and content

Show reading fluency Explain content information

orally Write with style Build on content vocabulary Use different reading strategies Build grammar skills Recognize the structure of a

text Show understanding of

punctuation and capitalization

Work well with others Show critical thinking skills.

WHY??? Make predictions

Period 7/8: Book #2ESL Beginner Reading & Writing

Victor’s SecretBy: Elizabeth Neblett

Improve in all four skillsBuild vocabulary Improve comprehension Build grammar skillsLearn/identify character traitsRelate to selfMake predictions

Testing Accommodations

Students are allowed 150% extra time on allNJ tests. Example: 30 →45; 60 →90 minutes

Students are allowed to use bilingual dictionaries during NJ tests, during all classes, and during all quizzes and tests. Students may get extra test time in all classes.

ESL students take NJ tests in a separate room.

http://dictionary.reverso.net/

www.paralink.com

http://www.nutleyschools.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=183

Websites for English Language Learners

•Ms. Frost-Guzzo’s website:

•The Newbury House Dictionary of American English:http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx

•Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, and German

•Online translator for 50 languages:

Websites for English Language Learners

•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English:http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home

•World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish:http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/h

ome

Websites for English Language Learners

www.brainpop.com

Contact Information

Teacher’s email addressjfrost-guzzo@nutleyschools.org

Supervisor, Mr. Joseph MateriaNutley High School (973)661-8823

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