English Language Development Mrs. Axtell ELD 1A - Composition Arcadia High School English Language Development Mrs. Axtell ELD 1A - Composition

AHS ELD Levels and Classes Beginning Level: ELD 1A ( 2 classes: Reading and Composition) Early Intermediate Level: ELD 1B ( 2 classes: Reading and Composition) Intermediate Level: ELD 2 ( 2 classes: Reading and Composition) Early Advanced Level: ELD 3 ( 2 classes: Reading and Composition) Advanced Level: SDAIE (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) English (1 class of English)

ELD Curriculum: California ELD Common Core Standards ELD Content Standards: Reading: Reading literature and Informational text Writing Listening and Speaking Language Common Core Strands I. Interacting with meaningful Ways A. Collaborative: engagement in dialogue with others B. Interpretive: comprehension and analysis of reading, written, and spoken texts C. Productive: creation of written texts and oral presentations II. Learning about how English works A. understanding cohesive text structure and organization B. Expanding and enriching ideas with parts of speech C. Connecting and condensing ideas in sentences III. Using Foundational Literacy Skills

ELD Placement and Pre-assessment CELDT (K-12): ELD test-reading, writing, listening & speaking AHS/ELD assessment (Sept.): writing, language conventions, EDGE reading placement, academic language: reading and writing

ELD 1A Composition: Course Materials Textbook: Side by Side Plus, Side by Side Activity Workbook. Bring to class: Pen, pencil, eraser, highlighter, lined paper, English Dictionary and/or thesaurus Class notes and study guides

ELD 1B Composition: Class Assignments and Activities Writing Strategies: Understanding writing prompts, paragraph and essay structures, strategies to research and gather notes, organizations of writing, different types of paragraphs and essays Writing Applications: Writing rough drafts, editing and revising, final copy in My Access

ELD 1A Composition: Class Assignments and Activities Language Conventions and Mechanics: Sentence structure, grammar usage, punctuation, capitalization Listening and Speaking – Collaboration Oral presentation: individually or groups Active listener: pay attention, ask questions, comprehend Good Speaker: speak clearly with sufficient volume, eye contact, use own words Grading: rubric for oral presentations

ELD 1A Composition: Grading Writing Strategies: 25% Writing Applications: 30% Writing Language: 25% Listening and Speaking: 15%

ELD 1A Composition: Homework Writing Strategies Writing Applications Writing Language Usage Capitalization Punctuation Sentence Structure

ELD 1A Composition: Citizenship and Effort Detention: Incomplete class assignments, missing homework, books or supplies, talking too loudly, not listening in class. Absence: make up work

ELD 1A Composition Mrs. Axtell Teacher’s Conference: 11:05-11:45 a.m Call the front desk for an appointment if you need to speak to the teacher. Translator available