ELL 2 Contact Information mkim@tenafly.k12.nj.us 201-816-6668

Course Proficiency and Objectives Provide fundamental language-based activities: reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking Enhance self-management, critical thinking, decision- making, and problem solving skills, cooperative learning Instruction will support students in practicing the various skills and strategies that will enable them to succeed on the Language Arts portion of PARCC.

Course Outline Fall: Non-fiction texts Unit on Media Unit on Animal Intelligence Scope Magazine: Various Articles

Spring Unit on Philanthropy Unit on Education Scope: TBD

Classroom Expectations Be prompt Be prepared Be respectful Be ready to learn

Grading Total Point System Homework: 10-30 points Quizzes: 10-50 points Tests: 50-100 points Journals: 10-20 points