ABE 50 - ESOL 4: High Intermediate Reading and Writing

11 Credits

Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of reading, writing and technology skills. ESOL 4 is equivalent to CASAS scores 228-238.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESOL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESOL Level 3 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 4.
Active Date 20250401T11:37:01

Grading Basis BEdA
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-11
OEE Yes
Class Limit 35
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 121
Total Contact Hours 121
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline

Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
Introduction to mastery of Level 4 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
Exit assessment of existing skill level.

Student Learning Outcomes
ESOL 4 W.1
Compose coherent, cohesive, multi-paragraph texts using technology and 1+ page essays following multi-step instructions and standard genre conventions with limited assistance.

ESOL 4 W.2
Use peer and instructor feedback, checklists, and rubrics to revise, edit, and proofread personal writing for grammar, vocabulary, structure, coherence, and cohesion.

ESOL 4 R.1
Determine audience, purpose, and genre and respond to a range of multi-paragraph (3-4 page or 750-1000 word) texts with limited assistance.

ESOL 4 R.2
Apply context-appropriate active and critical reading strategies to draw conclusions and make inferences using evidence from a text with assistance.

ESOL 4 T.1
Demonstrate the ability to locate and evaluate online information and accurately follow genre norms for typed documents and communication with limited assistance.

ESOL 4 T.2
Demonstrate ability to manage school demands, reflect on learning, and self-assess with limited assistance.

ESOL 4 T.3
Plan effectively for and make specific arrangements to achieve college or career goals with assistance.