ALP Landing Page for: PM ESOL 1
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Meeting Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:00 PM-8:15 PM
Office Hours: By appointment
Phone: TBA
Zoom
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Classroom
Class Notes:
This is a beginning literacy (pre-beginning) level ESOL course. Students are taught all aspects of English, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and conversation. The purpose of the class is to help students boost their English language skills in order to obtain better paying jobs, enroll in job training, or pursue higher/further education. In addition students will also gain awareness of civics and current events in the United States, while sharing and celebrating their own cultures and backgrounds. By increasing communication skills, students will become more independent in the USA.
Course Syllabus:
Unit 1: Welcome/Who are We?
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Who are we as individuals?
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Who are we as a class?
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How can we learn more about one another and establish a productive learning
environment?
Unit 2: Community
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What is a community?
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Who is in our community?
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What is in our community?
Unit 3: Well-Being
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What contributes to our well-being?
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What do we need to feel safe, healthy, and cared for?
Unit 4: Food and Nutrition
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What is nutrition?
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What types of foods are good for us?
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How can we access nutritious foods?
Unit 5: Civil and Women’s Rights
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What are civil rights?
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How have women fought for civil rights?
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How do we advocate for ourselves?
Unit 6: Civics and Civic Engagement
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What are civics?
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How does government work?
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What is our role/what are our rights and responsibilites?
Unit 7: Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship
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How can we use digital resources responsibly and enhance our lives?
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