BEGINNER ELL-A

Mr. Johnson

MLL

2025-2026

Contact Information

Mr. Johnson, Portable 3

Course Description

This course aims to develop student’s English proficient levels in all four domains of language (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). It is also meant to support students in their other general education classes though development of critical thinking skills, academic vocabulary, and writing skills.

Students will be able to:

Recognize and use academic vocabulary.
Use notetaking, reading, and study strategies.
Write for a variety of purposes.
Listen to, read, and respond in writing or discussion to texts and topics.
Use critical thinking in real world and academic applications.

Required Materials

Pencils
One folder
One Composition book
Reading materials
Chromebook and Charger

Expectations

I have two major expectations: be respectful and be responsible.

Be respectful.
- Keep the room neat for others.
- Be kind to teacher and classmates.
- Use appropriate language.
- Keep food /cell phones away.

Be responsible.
- Come to class and be on time.
- Turn in classwork/homework on time.
- Write your name on your work.
- Bring your supplies to class.
- Participate

Consequences
- Warning/hallway conference/change seats
- Call home/parent/student conference.
- Detention
- Office referral

Grading

Community Skills (10%): to be as successful as possible, it is important that students not only complete assigned work but contribute productively to our classroom community. Students will earn a community skills grade by doing the following:

Placing their phone in the phone pocket to limit their distractions

Being in class on time

Appropriately interacting with their peers

Assignments (50%): To do well on our assessments, students must have the opportunity to practice. Homework, classwork, logbook entries and quizzes are assignments. Many classwork assignments will close at the end of the class period, with no opportunity for make-ups unless excused absence or other arrangements.

Assessments (40%): Students will complete assessments (papers, projects, tests, presentations). This is the chance to show your understanding of the academic skills we will be learning throughout the trimester. Students must complete assessments to earn credit in the course.

School Information

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Weekly Schedule