EASL 037 Intermediate Reading - Current Ideas is an intermediate course for students who speak English as an additional language. Students read and discuss selected simplified and authentic articles from the textbook and other sources with a focus on building vocabulary and knowledge of word forms, applying reading strategies such as predicting and inferring, increasing reading speed, identifying structure, and understanding and responding to current ideas. Students are encouraged to do supplementary reading and use both bilingual and unilingual dictionaries.
Prerequisites: EASL 027 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 | 75 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Use a unilingual dictionary; use a thesaurus in a limited way
- Use context clues to guess the meaning of some unknown words
- Skim and scan to find general and specific information in a variety of texts
- Summarize short texts using some vocabulary from the text and their own words
- Identify the main idea and organizational structure of a reading
- Make inferences and predictions, and discern fact from opinion in short texts
- Respond orally and in writing to texts of moderate length and difficulty
- Find level appropriate reading materials from a library or the internet
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:
National Geographic Learning, Reading Explorer 2 3rd edition,
Recommended:
Additional handouts provided by the instructorDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Student Introductions; Review of Course Outline and Policies Chapter 2 'Call of the wild'
2. Chapter 2 Part B
3. Part 2 Part 2 + 3
4. Chapter 2 Vocabulary Quiz Chapter 11 Fact or Fake? Introduction
5. Chapter 11 Fact or Fake Part 1
6. Chapter 11 Part 1 and 2
7. Chapter 11 Part 3
8. Chapter 9 Identity
9. Chapter 9 Part 2
10. Chapter 9 Part 3
11. Chapter 12 - Going to Extremes
12. Chapter 12 Part 2 and 3
13. Review and practice
14. Final preparation
15. Exam WeekAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Unit Quizzes (x10) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 45% |
| Homework and Assignments | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 30% |
| Attendance and Active Participation | 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 | 10% |
| Module 2 Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs 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 |
| DNW | 0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
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.