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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
s
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:[email protected]
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:[email protected]
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
s
Period 7/8 Reading & Writing
Unit 3 – Conflict and Cooperation
Modern Drama Series
Student Internet Connection to Visions A
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 [email protected]
Supervisor, Mr. Joseph MateriaNutley High School (973)661-8823