ESK 04 Fundamental English Level 4

School of Academic Upgrading and Development

ESK 04 Fundamental English Level 4 is for students who are ready to read longer passages on less familiar topics and write in paragraphs using complex sentences. This course is designed to foster learners' English 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.

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.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – YesBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours128
Typical hours per week breakdown
Other8.5

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Read 3-5 paragraph passages of familiar genres including abstract, specialized vocabulary
  2. Read 3 paragraph passages of unfamiliar topics and genres including familiar vocabulary
  3. Write paragraphs of 5-8 sentences using familiar forms
  4. Write formal correspondence to a specified audience

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

Required: 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.ca

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Goal Setting 2. Engagement in class is expected, but not required. Students must be dedicated to following their learning plan. 3. Reading: identifying main idea Decoding: _le syllables Writing: writing a summary 4. Reading: identifying fact vs opinion, sequencing, summarizing Decoding: suffix -able Writing: writing a paragraph Learning: using graphic organizers 5. Reading: identifying fact vs opinion, sequencing, summarizing Decoding: suffixes –ist/ism Writing: writing a narrative paragraph Learning: participating in group discussions 6. Reading: summarizing, analyzing characters Decoding: prefixes – in-/im- Writing: writing a descriptive paragraph Learning: give & receive help from classmates 7. Reading: summarizing, analyzing characters Decoding: prefix dis-/suffix -tion Writing: writing a narrative paragraph Learning: communicating respectfully 8. Reading: summarizing, making inferences Decoding: using context clues Writing: using apostrophes, writing descriptive paragraphs Learning: developing an awareness of strengths 9. Reading: summarizing, making inferences Writing: writing a narrative paragraph Learning: moving on while waiting for help 10. Reading: sequencing, answering comp. questions Writing: filling in a document Learning: working independently 11. Review Celebration of Learning

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Satisfactory completion of course activities and assignmentsPass/Fail
TotalPass/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.