ESK 01 Fundamental English Level 1 is for students who are ready to develop their skills with the printed word. This course is designed to foster learners' basic reading and writing abilities and to help students gain the skills to cope well in personal, work and educational situations. Throughout the six levels of Fundamental English, students will improve their reading and writing skills. Students begin at the level that is right for them. Upon completion of Fundamental English Level 6, students are ready to enter an Intermediate (Grade 10) level English course.
Notes:
See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2020/21 Edition at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/
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 | 128 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 4.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Read a 1-page simple form with assistance
- Read 5-7 sentence, life experience stories independently
- Fill in simple one-page forms with assistance
- Write five sentences of three to four words, independently
Teaching and Learning Approach
Academic Upgrading courses at Selkirk College build upon students’ life, education, and cultural experiences to
develop subject-specific knowledge, awareness, practical skills, and study skills. The learning outcomes listed in
this outline form the foundation of the course, and how thoroughly a student meets these outcomes determines
their success. Course content integrates problem solving and critical thinking, while developing effective
communication skills for the discipline and level. This course further enables students to meet the program
outcomes for Academic Upgrading.Learning Resources
Ivits, S. (2017). BC reads: Adult literacy fundamental English – course pack 1. Retrieved from
http://open.bccampus.ca
Ivits, S. (2017). BC reads: Adult literacy fundamental English – reader 1. Retrieved from http://open.bccampus.caDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Goal Setting
2. Spelling: Vowel Sounds a/i Alphabet Skills Sentence Building
3. Spelling: Vowel Sounds o/u Using Punctuation: ?.
4. tba
5. Spelling: Vowel Sounds e/E Capitalization: Names Writing: description of a home garden
6. Spelling: word endings -s/-ing/-ed Using words from a question to answer Writing: story about a neighbour
7. tba
8. Spelling: blends with r/l/t Writing: story about a farm
9. Spelling: sh/ch/th/ck and symbols Writing: copy a recipe
10. tba
11. Spelling: short vowel review Writing: story about picking fruit
12. Spelling: Long Vowels Writing: story about nature
13. tba
14. Phonics: Rhyming Words Writing: a story about bravery
15. Review Celebration of LearningAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Satisfactory completion of course activities and assignments | | Pass/Fail |
| Total | Pass/Fail |
Grading Table
Standard Academic Upgrading Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
| 85-89 |
A |
| 80-84 |
A- |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
| 72-75 |
B |
| 68-71 |
B- |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
| 60-63 |
C |
| 55-59 |
C- |
| 50-54 |
P |
| Non-completion or unsatisfactory performance |
NCG
No Credit Granted |
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.