EASL 026 Intermediate Writing - Sentence Structures. This course provides students who speak English as an additional language with instruction in writing and opportunities to write at an intermediate level. The course helps students develop their ability to write sentences and paragraphs using the forms and structures studied in their Grammar courses. Students are introduced to the writing process and write descriptive and narrative chronological paragraphs. Students use the computer lab for some class work and also keep weekly journals to write about their experiences.
Prerequisites: EASL 016 with a minimum of 60% or equivalent
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- use standard punctuation and capitalization in simple and compound sentences.
- use some connectors and transitions.
- produce short sequences of sentences related to the same topic.
- make basic revisions to their work.
- write and send conventional emails and complete basic forms.
Teaching and Learning Approach
Instructors in the English Language Program use a communicative approach to teaching and learning. Lessons
often include inter-active discussions, group work and reflection activities. Learner success in ELP courses is
often demonstrated in tests & quizzes, presentations, assignments and active participation. Assessments include
self and peer evaluations. The responsibility for learning is shared between the instructor and the student to
foster independent learning skills.Learning Resources
Required:
Pathways: Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking 2Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Topic Sentences Simple present tense review
2. Supporting Main Ideas Simple past tense review
3. Concluding Using the present perfect tense
4. Explaining a Chart or Graph Summarizing data, trends, and numbers
5. Using an Outline Using ‘by + gerund’
6. Paragraph Types Concessions, processes, comparing, restatements, and adviceAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Paragraph Writing | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 40% |
| Journals | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 20% |
| Classwork & Participation | 3, 4, 5 | 10% |
| Module 1 Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 15% |
| Module 2 Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.