Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Utilize Basic Standard English as a valuable tool for communication and personal development.
2. Know fundamental rules and the conventions for the mechanics of the language – e.g. punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
3. Demonstrate correct usage of basic English through reading, speaking, and writing.

Every unit will develop students’ Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing skills:

• Listening: Students will listen to English from native speakers via their teacher and other media. They must focus their attention on the speaker’s message in order to comprehend and produce a meaningful response.
• Speaking: Students will have regular opportunities to practice speaking in structured conversations with their peers. Also, there will be several projects which require the students to present information to the class using newly acquired English skills.
• Reading: Students will be reading a variety of modified texts, including short stories, poetry, and expository writing, with guidance and support from their teacher. Students will learn various strategies to help them comprehend a text in their second language. They will also learn analytical skills necessary to interpret both literature and images.
• Writing: Students will be writing to practice the grammar structures and the new vocabulary. They will write a variety of personal narratives, descriptions, reports, interviews, and reflections.

The course will cover the following topics:

Spelling, Vocabulary and Word Choice

• Words commonly confused and misspelled
• Phonics and Word Syllables
• Guidelines for Doubling a Final Letter
• Antonyms and Synonyms
• Homonyms and Homophones

Grammar and Sentence Structure

• The Eight Parts of Speech
• Subject Verb Agreement
• Singular and plural
• Sentence Writing
• Paragraph Writing

Punctuation and Capital Letters

Introduction and Identification of Punctuation Marks

Rules for Punctuation Marks

Using Punctuation Marks

Rules for Capitalization

Using Capital Letters

Writing

• Basic Structure
• Writing Skills
• Essay Writing
• Letter Writing
• Journaling

Comprehension

• Reading Comprehension
• Listening Comprehension