This course is focused on learning to write about your thoughts, questions, and ideas in English. We will complete readings, vocabulary practice, discussions, and advanced essay writing assignments that include the integration of evidence to support your ideas. We will also practice editing for meaning. This means our goal is to write so others can understand our message.
This class focuses on practice over perfection. Our goal is to grow, to experiment, to try! Your background, experiences, and languages are important and will support your learning. I am excited to learn alongside you!
Instructor: Professor Inés Poblet, M.A. TESOL (she, her)
ESOL 115: Section 10256 (In-Person), Section 10257 (Online)
Credits: 6
Modality: Flex course - Some students attend in-person, others complete coursework online asynchronously based on student location and visa requirements.
Course Descriptions
ESOL 115: Advanced ESOL
This course introduces students to a variety of features of essay writing, including writing introductions with thesis statements, providing a variety of evidence to support a thesis, and writing conclusions. There is an emphasis on multiple draft writing. Students will practice editing for meaning and the development of ideas. Students will also be introduced to MLA format. This course includes advanced readings to support comprehension, discussion, reflection, and response.
Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U)
Grade Breakdown:
Classwork, Participation, Attendance: 30% of grade
Essay Draft Writing (In-Class and Out of Class): 30% of grade
Reading Activities (Talk to the Text, Discussions, and Quizzes): 40% of grade
Week 1: 9/22-9/25
Wednesday: Introduction to course; Diagnostic Writing/Journal #1, Creating Our Classroom Culture
Friday: Shared Values and Support, Intro to Computer Lab
Week 2: 9/28-10/2
Monday: Setting Goals; Introduce Reading #1; Understanding the Assignment
Wednesday: Reading #1: Discussion; Journal #2; Brainstorming Strategies
Friday: Essay #1: Draft 1; Computer Lab
Week 3: 10/5-10/9
Monday: Introductions; Journal #3
Wednesday: Introductions; Reading Quiz #1
Friday: Introductions; Essay #1: Draft 2; Computer Lab
Week 4: 10/12-10/16
Monday: Thesis Statements
Wednesday: In Class Essay #1
Friday: Thesis Statements; Essay #1: Draft 3 - Final Draft; Computer Lab
Week 5: 10/19-10/23
Monday: Body Paragraphs; Introduce Reading #2; Journal #4
Wednesday: Body Paragraphs; Reading #2: Discussion
Friday: Body Paragraphs; Essay #2: Draft 1; Computer Lab
Week 6: 10/26-10/30
Monday: Types of Support; Reading Quiz #2; Journal #5; In Class Essay #2
Wednesday: Types of Support; Reading Quiz #2
Friday: Essay #2: Draft 2; Computer Lab
Week 7: 11/2-11/6
Monday: Individual Conferencing
Wednesday: Individual Conferencing
Friday: Types of Support; Essay #2: Draft 3 - Final Draft; Computer Lab
Week 8: 11/9-11/13
Monday: Quotations; Introduce Reading #3; Journal #6
Wednesday: Veteran's Day Holiday (No Class)
Friday: Quotations; Reading #3: Discussion Essay #3: Draft 1; Computer Lab
Week 9: 11/16-11/20
Monday: Paraphrasing and Summarizing; Journal #7
Wednesday: Paraphrasing and Summarizing
Friday: Paraphrasing and Summarizing; Essay #3: Draft 2; Computer Lab
Week 10: 11/23-11/27
Monday: Conclusions; Reading Quiz #3, Journal #8
Wednesday: Thanksgiving Weekend (No Class, College Open)
Friday: Native American Heritage Day (College Closed)
Week 11: 11/30-12/4
Monday: Review and Reflection Activities; Journal #9/Final Reflection
Wednesday: In Class Essay #3
Friday:Essay #3: Draft 3/Final Draft; Computer Lab
Week 12: 11/7-11/11
Monday: Individual Conferencing
Wednesday: Individual Conferencing