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

Welcome to Open House Nutley high School English as a second language program Ms. Jane frost- guzzo , ESL TEACHER. September 20, 2012. Goals of Advanced ESL. 5 credits. Build academic vocabulary Practice oral reading to improve pronunciation

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

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  1. Welcome to Open HouseNutley high SchoolEnglish as a second language programMs. Jane frost-guzzo, ESL TEACHER September 20, 2012

  2. Goals of Advanced ESL 5 credits • Build academic vocabulary • Practice oral reading to improve pronunciation • Improve writing skills; prepare for the high schoolgraduation 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 intoregular English class and out ofthe ESL Program.

  4. Testing Accommodations • Students are allowed 150% extra time on allNJ 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: http://www.nutleyschools.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=183 • The Newbury House Dictionary of American English: http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx • Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, and German http://dictionary.reverso.net/ • Online translator for 50 languages: www.paralink.com

  6. Websites for English Language Learners • World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English: http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home • World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish: http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home

  7. Websites for English Language Learners www.brainpop.com

  8. Contact Information • Teacher’s email address: jfrost-guzzo@nutleyschools.org • Supervisor, Mr. Joseph MateriaNutley High School (973)661-8823

  9. Welcome to Open HouseNutley high SchoolEnglish as a second language programMs. Jane frost-guzzo, ESL TEACHER September 20, 2012

  10. Goals of Intermediate ESL Periods 4/5 10 credits • Build academic vocabulary • Practice oral reading to improve pronunciation • Improve writing skills • Practice timed writing to prepare for the high schoolgraduation 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 allNJ 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: http://www.nutleyschools.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=183 • The Newbury House Dictionary of American English: http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx • Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, and German http://dictionary.reverso.net/ • Online translator for 50 languages: www.paralink.com

  14. Websites for English Language Learners • World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English: http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home • World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish: http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home

  15. Websites for English Language Learners www.brainpop.com

  16. Contact Information • Teacher’s email address: jfrost-guzzo@nutleyschools.org • Supervisor, Mr. Joseph MateriaNutley High School (973)661-8823

  17. Welcome to Open HouseNutley high SchoolEnglish as a second language programMs. 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 #2ESL 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 allNJ 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: http://www.nutleyschools.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=183 • The Newbury House Dictionary of American English: http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx • Bilingual dictionaries – Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, and German http://dictionary.reverso.net/ • Online translator for 50 languages: www.paralink.com

  24. Websites for English Language Learners • World Book Kids Encyclopedia in English: http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home • World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish: http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home

  25. Websites for English Language Learners www.brainpop.com

  26. Contact Information • Teacher’s email address jfrost-guzzo@nutleyschools.org • Supervisor, Mr. Joseph MateriaNutley High School (973)661-8823

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