ABE 25 - ESOL 2: High Beginning

11 Credits

Designed for adults who are extremely limited in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills. ESOL 2 is equivalent to CASAS scores 197-216.

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 1 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 2.
Active Date 20250401T11:35:18

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 and mastery of ESOL Level 2 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
Exit assessment of existing skill level.

Student Learning Outcomes
ESOL 2 SL.1
Ask/answer questions and converse with a partner using familiar vocabulary, clarification language, and comprehensible phrases/sentences, intonation, and word order.

ESOL 2 S/L.2
Speak meaningfully and comprehensibly about a familiar topic prepared in advance while sharing visual elements (if appropriate).

ESOL 2 S/L.3
Demonstrate ability to comprehend oral class content and follow multi-step oral instructions to complete tasks.

ESOL 2 W.1
Compose and type an organized paragraph with opening, detail, and closure on a variety of topics with assistance including provided prompts, brainstorming, and organization strategies.

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

ESOL 2 R.1
Determine the audience and respond to a range of multi-paragraph (1-2 page or 250-500 word) texts with assistance.

ESOL 2 R.2
Apply context-appropriate active reading strategies to draw conclusions using evidence from a range of texts with assistance.

ESOL 2 T.1
Complete a range of school-related tasks using the Internet, computer programs, and Canvas with limited assistance.

ESOL 2 T.2
Demonstrate ability to create a personal study schedule and reflect on learning with limited assistance.

ESOL 2 T.3
Demonstrate ability to state personal educational and/or career goals and identify relevant campus resources with limited assistance.