Wickenburg English Department - English Language Development

English Language Development (ELD) classes are structured to teach language skills to students who are in the process of learning the English language.  ELD instruction focuses on pronunciation, structure, English word order rules, and how to use English in different situations and contexts.  ELD classes use the specific learning skills derived from the English Language Learner proficiency standards approved by the Arizona State Board of Education, synchronized with the Arizona Academic English Language Arts Standards.

Students who do not have a composite score of “proficient” on the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) will be assigned to ELD classes. The Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) will be used to determine English proficiency and the correct placement in classes if a language other than English is indicated on the Home Language Survey.  AZELLA proficiency levels are 1) Pre-emergent, 2) Emergent, 3) Basic, 4) Intermediate and 5) Proficient.  Students who have an AZELLA score of Proficient are not placed in ELD classes.

Students who score at Basic or below on the AZELLA will be enrolled in the following classes: Conversational English and Academic Vocabulary, English Reading, English Writing, and English Grammar.

Students who score Intermediate on the AZELLA will be enrolled in the following classes:  Academic English Reading and Academic English Writing and Grammar.  All instruction and assessment is aligned to the K-12 Arizona English Language Learner Standards.

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH and ACADEMIC VOCABULARY:  This class increases oral English skills by using Jazz Chants and the Rosetta Stone language acquisition program.

Grade Level(s):  9-12		Course Length:  1 year
Prerequisite:  Basic or below AZELLA score		Credit:  1 Elective credit

ENGLISH READING:  This class uses the Keys to Learning and Shining Star language series, supplemented by additional reading selections.  Students also increase reading fluency through reading Six Minute Solutions reading passages and vocabulary lists.

Grade Level(s):  9-12		Course Length:  1 year
Prerequisite:  Basic or below AZELLA score		Credit:  1 English credit

ENGLISH WRITING:  Students are introduced to writing strategies through Write Tools.  Students will learn the different steps of the English writing process while exploring different types of writing.

Grade Level(s):  9-12		Course Length:  1 year
Prerequisite:  Basic or below AZELLA score		Credit:  1 English credit

ENGLISH GRAMMAR:  Students study English grammar through the Focus on Grammar series.

Grade Level(s):  9-12		Course Length:  1 year
Prerequisite:  Basic or below AZELLA score		Credit:  1 Elective credit

ACADEMIC ENGLISH READING:  In this class, students increase reading fluency through Six Minute Solutions, and develop reading strategies through Word Wisdom.  Students will also read a variety of genres of fiction and non-fiction.

Grade Level(s):  9-12		Course Length:  1 year
Prerequisite:  Basic or below AZELLA score		Credit:  1 Elective credit

ACADEMIC ENGLISH WRITING and GRAMMAR:  This class develops writing skills through Write Tools strategies, and introduces students to the Six Traits rubric.  The class includes journal writing, narrative, expository, and persuasive writing.  Students also work on increasing academic vocabulary.

Grade Level(s):  9-12		Course Length:  1 year
Prerequisite:  Basic or below AZELLA score		Credit:  1 English credit

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