ES 112 - English as a Second Language: Writing and Grammar II

2. Use topic sentences and supporting details when writing paragraphs.

3. Understand intermediate level grammar rules.

4. Use intermediate level grammar rules correctly in writing and speech.

5. Follow rules of punctuation and capitalization.

6. Edit writing for grammatical and mechanical errors.

7. Understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.

8. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail. 

9. Give and receive constructive feedback. 

II. Present intermediate level grammar rules (tene, modals, etc.)

III. Lead activities to practice new grammar rules

IV. Review capitalization and punctuation rules

V. Help students to create sentences following the rules mentioned above

VI. Use flawed paragraphs to teach students to identify and correct grammatical and mechanical mistakes

VII. Teach how to develop well-written topic sentences and supporting details

VIII. Teach organizational skills (outlining, mapping, etc.)

IX. Develop skills by writing a variety of paragraphs (descriptive, narrative, process, etc.)

X. Explain plagiarism and how to avoid it (quoting, summarizing, paraphrasing, etc.)

XI. Introduce the concept of audience and purpose

XII. Discuss how to identify and eliminate irrelevant information

XIII. Lead peer editing activities and teach students to make constructive comments about their partner’s work

XIV. Review editing symbols and help students to use teacher and peer comments to improve their writing

XV. Encourage students to revise and edit their writing in multiple drafts

XVI. Develop a greater awareness of American culture and how it affects written communication

Lecture: 25-30%

Individual skills practice: 25-30%

-Course should include a minimum of 15 pieces of informal writing, not necessarily grammatically correct. This could include journal writing, personal response, group writing, etc.

-Course should include a minimum of 5 finalized simple paragraph assignments, typed.

-Paragraph assignments should include a wide variety of topics and types of paragraphs, such as process, definition, description, etc.

-Teachers will emphasize drafting, revising, and peer review.

-More than one genre of writing must be used.

-A range of instructional strategies, including group and/or pair work, is required in all composition classes. Lecture must not dominate.

-Paraphrasing and summarizing activities should be included.

-Midterm and final exams are not required, but may be given, not to exceed 20% of the final grade.