English Language Development 10
English Language Development 10 is intended for ELL students with very limited English who are developing their foundational communication skills. Focusing first on oral/aural communications, the course will gradually move towards the development of skills and strategies necessary to read and write in English through comprehensive input and repeated exposure to high-frequency and meaningful vocabulary and language patterns.Students learn to communicate in a sheltered and supportive environment.
Quality ELL instruction recognizes that students come from a variety of cultural, linguistic and academic backgrounds. Basic English communication skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) are limited and they may be unable to meaningfully access the curriculum. The aim of this course is to increase the learners’ opportunities for success so they are better able to access the BC curriculum. It will initially focus on listening and responding, then move toward literacy development.
Acquisition of English and understanding Canadian culture improves safety and enhances potential Language is more meaningful when connected to areas of personal importance Learning to access school and community resources are key to becoming a contributing member of society Oral language is built through ongoing meaningful daily interaction Participating in the immediate community and contributing to society improve one’s sense of self-worth
The course is designed for the student who: ● has no or very limited English ● may understand some simple oral exchanges or produce simply worded sentences ● is unable to be successfully integrated into academic classes English Language Development 10 is designed for ELL students at the Beginning (1)/Starting level on the current 5-level BC Ministry ELL Standards/Surrey School Districts Continuum.