Quality of Writing - Written work shows superior graduate quality in verbal expression, attention to detail, and correct application of the conventions of the English language. In students’ written work, paragraphing is appropriate with clear thesis statements and supporting details. Sentences are clear and concise. Students vary sentence structure making use of subordinate clauses. Transitional words and phrases are used effectively.
Within each section it states what the students should be able to achieve for example under speaking and listening it states We want out students to develop increasing confidence and competence in speaking and listening so they are able to: • Clarify and explain their ideas and explain their thinking. • Use a varied and specialised vocabulary. • Listen with understanding and respond sensitively and appropriately. Under reading it states we want our students to enjoy reading, to be able to use their reading to help them learn to develop increasing confidence and competence in reading so that they are able to: • Read fluently and with understanding. • Select information from a wide range of texts and resources including print, media and to evaluate those sources.
Modifying a Lesson Plan for English Language Learners (ELL) By Linda Brown Teaching Literacy to ELL Students E6536 Instructor: Ella Benson Argosy University As the number of English learners increases in schools across the United States, educators are seeking effective ways to help them acquire the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the classroom. The SIOP Model* is a research-based and validated model of sheltered instruction. Professional development in the SIOP Model helps teachers plan and deliver lessons that allow English learners to acquire academic knowledge as they develop English language proficiency. The Center for Applied Linguistics is an excellent place for educators to gather research-based tools for working effectively with English Language Learners.This is a model, I will use to create a lesson plan for ELL students. The key points are to clearly post, refer to, and review learning objectives and language objectives.
There are workshops, tutoring, and online exercises for students who need to refresh their grammar, MLA, or other writing skills. Please ask me about these resources so that you can succeed in this course. Final drafts of essays will be evaluated on the following criteria: *Content and development: Controlling idea, specific support, coherence *Expression: Sentence structure and variety, precise word choices *Organization: Clear and meaningful thesis, transitions, and overall unity *Grammar, mechanics and usage: Standard written English, punctuation, spelling, meaningful title, and identifying of sources A (excellent): This paper demonstrates strength in all of the evaluation criteria listed above. It has a compelling, original, and thoughtful main point that is supported by accurate details, examples, and explanations. The paper is easy to follow because it is clearly organized and has transitional markers.
2 (PreK-2) The student drafts and revises simple sentences and passages, stories, letters and simple explanations that: express ideas clearly; show an awareness of topic and audience; have a beginning, middle and ending; effectively use common words; have supporting detail; and are in legible printing. ( LA.B.1.2.3 (3-5) The student produces final documents that have been edited for: correct spelling; correct use of punctuation, including commas in series, dates, and addresses, and beginning and ending quotation marks; correct capitalization of proper nouns; correct paragraph indentation; correct usage of subject/verb agreement, verb and noun forms, and sentence structure; and correct formatting according to instructions. 2. In the play, the King banishes spinning wheels from the kingdom. Reference the historical facts about spinning listed above to help the students, especially the girls, appreciate the role that spinning played in women’s lives in years gone by.
DEPARTMENTAL SYLLABUS English 1301 Catalog Description Designed to prepare students for academic writing, this course focuses on mechanics of expression and principles of English usage, refinement of writing techniques, critical writing skills, responses to written materials, and development of a clear, forceful prose style. Students completing this course should be able to present writing in response to a specific reading and demonstrate proficiency in reading and thinking critically. Course Description English 1301 emphasizes writing and speaking on local, regional, and national issues interesting to us as individuals but about which we may need to know more. As readers, we will examine how people use language to forge connections
VARK is a magnificent tool online that simply helps identify the different types of learning styles that are out there and helps guide individuals in the right path as far as learning goes. VARK stands for Visual, Aural, Read/write, and last but not least Kinesthetic. Visual, Aural, and Read/write mean exactly what they say. These individuals learn best by doing just that. Visual learners need to see things in order to learn, aural learners are better when they hear the information, and reading/writing learners perform best reading information and writing it down.
These assessments help support their student’s academic achievement and language proficiency. The data taken from the standardized tests is used to help determine student’s percentile score. There are also informal assessments which are combined into two distinctive types of categories: structured and unstructured. Structured consists of helping students improve in writing skills by utilizing a journal from beginning to the end of the school year. Frank Smith, (2004), argues that teachers should model collaboration for their students by participating with them in writing skills for brainstorming, composing, and editing.
During police academy, new cadets take classes that focus on the need for effective communication, teaching those ways to better communicate. There are classes on report writing, objective listening, and basic spelling and grammar. These classes teach cadets how to write and speak clearly, leading to better communication with their superiors, their coworkers, and the community. The old saying “Practice makes perfect” applies to communication. The more it is practiced correctly, the better and easier it will
The conventions of college writing are very complex and if professors are more helpful and patient with first year students as they learn academic discourse, students will be better prepared for all future academic endeavors and they will have a better opportunity to strengthen and develop their voice. David Bartholomae, author of Inventing the University, is a professor who writes about the struggles that students face with transitioning into college level writing and learning to write with authority in academic discourse, all while maintaining a unique voice. I agree with Bartholomae’s views on the subject and his arguments are very valid because he speaks from the status and