Mr. Escalante juanbyuh@gmail.com UPC 205 4:20-5:25PM
Mrs. Kwok besherie@yahoo.com Monday-Thursday
Class Description
This is an integrated skills English class. We will focus on listening/speaking, reading/writing,
and vocabulary/pronunciation. The various topics covered in class will be based on the interests and needs of the students. A weekly routine will be implemented in order to facilitate learning. Monday and Wednesday classes will focus on reading and writing practices. Tuesday and Thursday classes will focus on listening, speaking, and pronunciation practice.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Students will work with their instructors to identify specific English learning goals in order to make real life projects. 2. Students will produce an authentic resume, cover letter, professional and personal emails, personal letter, college level paragraph, professional presentation and more. Course Materials Pen/pencil Notebook Folder/Binder to keep work in Positive Attitude
Class Rules *Only those who have 80% attendance will receive a certificate.
CORE Winter 2017 Calendar
Dates Class Topics Weekly Activities
Week 1: Balancing your Life Interview a neighbor Monday- Listening, Speaking, Reading, Learn your reading rate Thursday Writing, Pronunciation, and Write your weekly schedule in Jan 17-19 Vocabulary Practice English
Week 2: Jobs Learn how to find a job
Monday- Listening, Speaking, Reading, Write a professional email, cover Thursday Writing, Pronunciation, and letter and resume Jan 23-26 Vocabulary Practice Have a job interview in English
Week 3: Academics Practice academic writing, reading,
Monday- Listening, Speaking, Reading, vocabulary, grammar, and Thursday Writing, Pronunciation, and presentation skills Jan 30-Feb Vocabulary Practice 2
Week 4: Relationships Practice writing emails and letters
Monday- Listening, Speaking, Reading, to friends and family Thursday Writing, Pronunciation, and Practice various phone Feb 6-9 Vocabulary Practice conversations
Week 5: Public Speaking Practice public speaking and
Monday- Listening, Speaking, Reading, pronunciation Thursday Writing, Pronunciation, and class presentation at Midterm Feb 13-16 Vocabulary Practice Potluck Feb 16th Midterm Potluck