1. Welcome to Open House Nutley high School English as a second language program Ms. Jane frost-guzzo, ESL TEACHER
September 20, 2012

2. Goals of Advanced ESL Build academic vocabulary
5 credits
Build academic vocabulary
Practice oral reading to improve pronunciation
Improve writing skills; prepare for the high school graduation test (HSPA) and/or college courses
Read audio versions of fiction and non-fiction books (modified and original)

3. Benefits of Advanced ESL
Students are permitted and encouraged to use bilingual dictionaries during all of their classes, quizzes, and tests.
Each Advanced ESL student is graded on a Pass/Fail basis in the regular English class.
This is a period of transition into regular English class and out of the ESL Program.

4. Testing Accommodations
Students are allowed 150% extra time on all NJ tests. Example: 30 →45; 60 →90 minutes
Students are allowed to use bilingual dictionaries during NJ tests, during all classes, and during all quizzes and tests. Students may get extra test time in all classes.
ESL students take NJ tests in a separate room.

5. Websites for English Language Learners
Ms. Frost-Guzzo’s website:
The Newbury House Dictionary of American English:
Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, and German
Online translator for 50 languages:

6. Websites for English Language Learners
World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English:
World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish:

7. Websites for English Language Learners

8. Contact Information
Teacher’s address:
Supervisor, Mr. Joseph Materia Nutley High School
(973)

9. Welcome to Open House Nutley high School English as a second language program Ms. Jane frost-guzzo, ESL TEACHER
September 20, 2012

10. Goals of Intermediate ESL Periods 4/510
credits
Build academic vocabulary
Practice oral reading to improve pronunciation
Improve writing skills
Practice timed writing to prepare for the high school graduation test (HSPA)

11. Benefits of the ESL Program
Students are allowed and encouraged to use bilingual dictionaries during all content area classes, quizzes, and tests.
English Language Learners may receive extra time to complete quizzes and tests in content area classes.
Content area teachers modify lessons, quizzes, and tests for English Language Learners, when needed.

12. Testing Accommodations
Students are allowed 150% extra time on all NJ tests. Example: 30 →45; 60 →90 minutes
Students are allowed to use bilingual dictionaries during NJ tests, during all classes, and during all quizzes and tests. Students may get extra test time in all classes.
ESL students take NJ tests in a separate room.

13. Websites for English Language Learners
Ms. Frost-Guzzo’s website:
The Newbury House Dictionary of American English:
Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, and German
Online translator for 50 languages:

14. Websites for English Language Learners
World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English:
World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish:

15. Websites for English Language Learners

16. Contact Information
Teacher’s address:
Supervisor, Mr. Joseph Materia Nutley High School
(973)

17. Welcome to Open House Nutley high School English as a second language program Ms. Jane frost-guzzo, ESL TEACHER
September 20, 2012

18. Goals of Beginner ESL Reading /Writing
10 credits
Guide students in learning English
Build on their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
Learn about American culture

19. Period 7/8 Reading & Writing
Unit 3 – Conflict and Cooperation
Modern Drama Series
Student Internet Connection to Visions A

20. Period 7/8 ESL – Book #1 Visions A By: Heinle
Consists of 6 thematic units
Each unit is broken down into chapters
Focuses on language, literature, and content
Show reading fluency
Explain content information orally
Write with style
Build on content vocabulary
Use different reading
strategies
Build grammar skills
Recognize the structure of a text
Show understanding of punctuation and capitalization
Work well with others
Show critical thinking skills. WHY???
Make predictions

21. Period 7/8: Book #2 ESL Beginner Reading & Writing
Victor’s Secret
By: Elizabeth Neblett
Improve in all four skills
Build vocabulary
Improve comprehension
Build grammar skills
Learn/identify character traits
Relate to self
Make predictions

22. Testing Accommodations
Students are allowed 150% extra time on all NJ tests. Example: 30 →45; 60 →90 minutes
Students are allowed to use bilingual dictionaries during NJ tests, during all classes, and during all quizzes and tests. Students may get extra test time in all classes.
ESL students take NJ tests in a separate room.

23. Websites for English Language Learners
Ms. Frost-Guzzo’s website:
The Newbury House Dictionary of American English:
Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, and German
Online translator for 50 languages:

24. Websites for English Language Learners
World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English:
World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish:

25. Websites for English Language Learners

26. Contact Information
Teacher’s address
Supervisor, Mr. Joseph Materia Nutley High School
(973)