Year 9 English Language Support
9ELS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr C. Bangs.
Who would be interested in this course?This course is for English Language Learners who have at ELLP scores of at least 1 in each of speaking, writing, reading and listening.
For new ELLs, the approximate equivalent of these scores is initially determined by an entry test.
This course provides intensive language development, especially in reading and writing skills. It also promotes the use of collaboration to develop speaking and listening skills and confidence. Students may also receive assistance with understanding the language of their mainstream subjects.
Extra support is provided to cater for students who are speakers of other languages. Students develop their writing, reading, speaking and listening skills and accuracy. The ELS teacher also helps students with language problems that they may encounter in their mainstream classes. The ESOL Department will advise which students will be placed in 9ELS. Some students may require only Terms 1 and 2, but for most students the course is for the whole year.
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Assessment Information
Diagnostic assessment throughout the year to determine progress in vocabulary acquisition, grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Year 10 English Language Support
Students in 9ELS may require 10ELS in the following year. This will depend on their language learning needs. The 9ELS teacher will recommend this.
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA device, 1B5 exercise book, 1B3 notebook, clearfile, refill, highlighter, pens, pencil, eraser