English as a Second Language

Rank Points -6
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
LPAC Recommendation, Oral and Written Examinations

Corequisite
English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA I)

Description
The ESOL I course is based on the ESOL I Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and embodies the interconnected nature of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking through the seven integrated strands of developing and sustaining foundational language skills; comprehension; response; multiple genres; author’s purpose and craft; composition; and inquiry and research. The strands focus on academic oracy (proficiency in oral expression and comprehension), authentic reading, and reflective writing. They are integrated and progressive with students continuing to develop knowledge and skills with increased complexity and nuance in order to think critically and adapt to the ever-evolving nature of language and literacy. ESOL I may be substituted for English I as provided by Chapter 74, Subchapter B, of this title (relating to Graduation Requirements). The ESOL I TEKS are aligned to English I TEKS, however, this course recognizes the critical processes and features of second language acquisition and provides appropriate instruction to enable students to meet these standards.

Rank Points -6
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
LPAC Recommendation, Oral and Written Examinations

Corequisite
English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA I or II)

Description
The ESOL II course is based on the ESOL II Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and embodies the interconnected nature of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking through the seven integrated strands of developing and sustaining foundational language skills; comprehension; response; multiple genres; author’s purpose and craft; composition; and inquiry and research. The strands focus on academic oracy (proficiency in oral expression and comprehension), authentic reading, and reflective writing.. They are integrated and progressive with students continuing to develop knowledge and skills with increased complexity and nuance in order to think critically and adapt to the ever-evolving nature of language and literacy. ESOL II may be substituted for English II as provided by Chapter 74, Subchapter B, of this title (relating to Graduation Requirements). The ESOL II TEKS are aligned to English II TEKS, however, this course recognizes the critical processes and features of second language acquisition and provides appropriate instruction to enable students to meet these standards.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
LPAC Recommendation, Oral and Written Examinations

Corequisite
English I for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL I) and English II for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL II)

Description
Students may take this course with a different corequisite for a maximum of two credits.English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA) is designed to provide instructional opportunities for secondary recent immigrant students with little or no English proficiency. These students have scored at the negligible/very limited academic language level of the state-approved English oral language proficiency tests. This course enables students to become increasingly more proficient in English in all four language domains. It addresses cognitive, linguistic, and affective needs. The English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA) course will validate a student’s native language and culture as a valuable resource and as a foundation to attain the English language. It will develop social language, survival vocabulary, and the basic building blocks of literacy for newly arrived and preliterate students. Through comprehensible input, students have access to a curriculum that accelerates second language acquisition. Students are challenged to apply higher-order thinking skills in all four language domains.

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