English Language Learners (ELL)
English Language Learners (ELL)
Number of ELL blocks for students*
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Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Level 5 |
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1 |
ELL 1A |
ELL 2A |
ELL 3A |
ELL 4 |
No regular ELL class on schedule
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2 |
ELL 1B |
ELL 2B |
ELL 3B |
Math |
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3 |
ELL 1C |
ELL 2C |
Math |
Science |
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4 |
Math |
Math |
Science |
Social Studies 10-12 OR Humanities 8/9 |
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5 |
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Science |
Social Studies 10-12 OR Humanities 8/9 |
English OR Humanities 8/9 |
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6 |
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7 |
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8 |
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*Note that this may vary by grade.
ELL Levels 1 and 2: THREE blocks of ELL
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ELL 1A (YESFL0A) / |
ELL 1B (XLDCF09) / |
ELL 1A (XLDCF10) / |
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English
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Social Studies
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Writing and Communication |
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•Basic speaking in pairs, groups about short stories, novels, poetry, videos, music, etc •Reading Comprehension •Writing: sentences, paragraphs, writing process, etc •Grammar
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•Basic speaking in pairs, groups about Canadian history, geography and politics, Canadian culture, holidays, etc •Reading Comprehension • Writing: sentences, paragraphs, writing process, etc •Grammar |
•Basic speaking in pairs, groups about themselves, their lives, etc •Silent Reading log, book talks •Reading Comprehension •Writing: sentences, short response, paragraphs, letter writing, resumes, projects, non-fiction writing, technology, etc. •Grammar |
ELL Level 3: TWO blocks of ELL
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ELL 3A: English (YESFL2A) |
ELL 3B: Social Studies (XLDCG10) |
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•Group and class discussion skills •Short stories, novels, poetry, non-fiction, etc. •Writing Skills: short response, paragraphs, multi-paragraph writing, writing process •Grammar
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•Group and class discussion skills •Canadian history and government •News Articles / Current Events / World History •Writing skills: short response, paragraphs, multi-paragraph writing, writing process •Grammar |
ELL Level 4: ONE block of ELL
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ELL 4: English (XLDCG11) |
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Group and class discussion skills •Short stories, novels, poetry, non-fiction, videos, etc. •Writing Skills: short response, paragraphs, multi-paragraph (essays), writing process •Grammar
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ELL Level 5 (XAT-12ELL5): NO ELL Block
Level 5 students are working on polishing language skills necessary to be successful in all academic classes including, Humanities 8/9, English 10/11/12, Social Studies 10/11, etc. These students receive pull-out and/or before and after school. This will include individual and group sessions with the ELL Level 5 teacher. They do not receive a letter-grade, but will receive a comment on each report card based on feedback from their classroom teachers. May receive 2 years of Level 5 support.
Assessment:
ELL teachers assess students throughout the year on their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to monitor language development. The school district requires students to complete the Spring Census to determine funding needs for the school. Teachers use the Secondary ELL Speaking & Listening / Writing Can-do Matrix to help determine levels. This includes a reading, writing and oral assessment. This is ONE of the ways that teachers decide the students’ levels for the next year. Teachers will consider assessment in ELL and core courses before making a decision. Students generally complete one level of ELL per year.