ES 113 - English as a Second Language: Writing and Grammar III

2. Use an introduction, a thesis statement, and a conclusion when writing an essay.

3. Understand high-intermediate grammar rules.

4. Use high-intermediate grammar rules correctly when writing and speaking.

5. Demonstrate the ability to edit and refine writing through the process of drafting.

6. Recognize examples of plagiarism and explain how to avoid it.

7. Write for a variety of audiences and purposes.

8. Effectively organize communications, ensuring there is a clear introduction and conclusion, the content is well-sequenced and there are appropriate transitions. 

9. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.
Course Outline:
I. Initiate activities to help students get to know one another, creating a comfortable classroom atmosphere

II. Present high-intermediate level grammar rules

III. Lead activities to practice new grammar rules

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

V. Develop an awareness of appropriate sentence structure and length

VI. Introduce the parts of an essay (introduction, thesis statement, body paragraphs, conclusion)

VII. Help students to create essays with an introduction, a thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a conclusion

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

IX. Develop skills by writing essays on various simple topics

X. Review plagiarism and how to avoid it (quotation, paraphrasing, summarizing, etc.)

XI. Help students to write with an awareness of audience and purpose

XII. Practice identifying and eliminating irrelevant information

XIII. Lead peer editing activities and encourage students to make constructive comments about their partners work

XIV. Introduce more 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. Introduce and practice timed essay strategies

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

Lecture: 25-30%

Individual skills practice: 25-30%
Mandatory Course Components:
-Grades should be made up of approximately 50% writing, 30% grammar (tests, grammar exercises, etc.) and 20% attendance and participation in class activities.

-Course should include a minimum of 20 pieces of informal writing, not necessarily grammatically correct. This could include journal writing, personal response, group writing, etc.

-Course should include a minimum of 4 finalized essays, averaging 2-3 pages, typed.

-The concept of voice should be introduced.  Assignments should cover a variety of topics, including personal response.  Annotation should also be introduced.

-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.
Equivalent Courses:
None