Literacy and Culture for English Language Learners (ELL10)
This course is designed for ELL students seeking to enhance their English proficiency. It focuses on fostering effective communication skills in authentic environments, encompassing speaking, reading, and writing, that are essential for success in senior academic studies. Alongside English proficiency, this course aims to interweave experiential learning to connect students to the greater community, culture, and indigenous perspectives.
The primary goal of this course is to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in Cranbrook, South Country and the Elk Valley in their journey towards communicative fluency and understanding in English. Recognizing the specific needs of ELLs in language and cultural adjustment, the course aims to provide targeted instruction to better support the language acquisition process.
Language is learned in authentic contexts Effective communication includes understanding cultural nuances. Effective communication includes exchanging ideas and perspectives to share thinking. Language comprehension is expanded in social and academic situations Information is accessed for diverse purposes and from a variety of texts and media.
Adapted from Board Authorized Course available on BC Ministry’s Focused Education Site, using information from SD 34 Abbotsford, SD 36 Surrey, SD79 Cowichan Valley and SD47 Powell River.