ELL 2/3 Speaking & Listening

September-December, 2015
Ms. Melnik

Course Outline
Welcome to Speaking and Listening for ELL level 2/3! This course is designed to enable you to
develop the skills to comfortably communicate through oral language and learn more about
Canadian culture as well as English literature. This course will assist you in becoming more
fluent and confident English speakers and communicators.
In ELL Speaking and Listening, you will:
Learn more about life in Canada in connection to culture, language, and customs
Develop your listening and speaking skills in English, which will assist you in your writing
and grammar skills
Interact with literature and learn to analyze, critique and critically discuss many forms of
language
Course Content:
As this is a level 2/3 split class, the topics will be the same each week, but activities may vary.
Students may work from different workbooks but will still be able to engage in full class
discussions. Each student will be assigned work based on their necessary level of difficulty.
These are the intended topics for each unit, but may be adjusted based on students levels.
Unit 1 (Week 1) School Culture
Reviewing initial conversational techniques
Introduction to school staff, classmates and learning more about the school
Interviewing a classmate and introducing them to the class
Going through Students Handbook and Emergency procedures to better understand
expectations in the classroom and school communities role playing scenarios
Unit 2 (Week 2) Communicating in Canada- the social and cultural issues
What are the requirements and expectations in a Canadian school?
Learning effective study, note-taking and time management skills
Introduction to Canadian culture and major cultural groups
History of Canadian society
Understanding differences in communication between Canadians and international
students how to have a conversation with a Canadian role play
Stereotypes of various cultures and how to be a mindful citizen
Unit 3 (Week 3) Language at play: Similes, Metaphors and other figures of speech
Learn how to recognize and analyze the use of metaphors and similes
Interesting, useful and thoughtful idioms
How to choose effective and appropriate figures of speech in writing
You will write your own figures of speech similar to those studied in class and share with
the class
Unit 4 (Week 4) History of the English Language & Building words from their roots
Learn the origin of the English language and all the historical events that shaped its
evolution
Create a timeline of events to better understand the changes in the language

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Interpret meanings of new words based on prefixes, suffixes and roots
Unit 5 (Weeks 5-6) Introduction to Canadian Government/ Famous Canadians
How the Canadian government functions federal/provincial governments, who the
leaders are, how the leaders are chosen
Comparing and contrasting Canadas government system with your country of origin
Learning about some famous Canadians and discussing the idea of fame
Researching and presenting about famous people (Canadians and non-Canadians)
Unit 6 (Weeks 7-8) Poetry and Songs
Learning poetic devices such as line, rhythm, metre, rhyme and alliteration
Reading aloud poems to practice recognizing and sounding out poetic devices
Comparing types of poems and with poems in different languages
Making connections between poetry and songs listening and discussing various pieces
Selecting/researching and memorizing a poem to present and discuss with the class
Unit 7 (Weeks 9-10) Analyzing Visual Media/Music and Songs
Understanding the structure and meaning behind visual media (tv shows, films) and
music and songs
Analyzing visual and audio media using skills built through discussions
Studying various media reviews to understand the principles of writing an effective
review
Reviewing and presenting a critique of either visual media or music/songs and a
discussion following presentation
Unit 8 (Week 11) Multi-Media Presentations
Learning how to use different presentation software to make a presentation more
effective
Comparing various programs and effectiveness of presentations
Choose and master at least one presentation software
Creating and presenting an original multi-media presentation (individually or in groups)
on a chosen topic followed by a student-led discussion
Unit 9 (Week 12) Debate
Learning how to effectively research in preparation for an open competition style debate
Understand how to creatively use information to support your side of a debate that is
organized and uses logic
Preparing for an in-class debate in groups brainstorming, delegating tasks,
researching, writing, editing, and presenting followed by an open competition debate
Unit 10 (Week 13) Seasonal Celebrations
Drawing comparisons between various types of seasonal celebrations
Planning and participating in a seasonal celebration
Decorating the classroom for a seasonal celebration
Unit 11 (Week 14) Review and Final Exam
Reviewing the course content and learn material to prepare for the final exam

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Successfully completing an oral and written final exam
o Long-answer questions
o Fill in the blanks
o Comprehension questions
Assessment and Evaluation

Worksheets and quizzes (2)

Original figures of speech/Simile & Metaphor assignment
Note-taking and poster (unit 2 for level 3)
Creative neologisms (unit 4 for level 3)
Famous Canadians Presentation (2)/Student led-teaching (3)
Poetry presentation
Visual Media (2) or Music (3) review & presentation
Multi-Media Presentation
Debates
Seasonal decoration or activity
Final Exam

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15% (2)/ 10% (3)
15% (2) / 10% (3)
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Supplies/Materials
Interchange Fourth Edition Workbook blue book for level 2/ green book for level 3
Three ring binder with dividers labeled:
o School culture/Canadian culture
o Language at play
o English origins
o Canadian government/Famous people
o Poetry and songs
o Analyzing Media
o Multi-Media
o Debate
o Seasonal Celebrations
Lined paper
Blue/black pens
Pencils
Erasers
Highlighters
Throughout the term, I will provide feedback to each student to let you know where you stand in
the class. If you have any questions or concerns, or need to speak to me privately, please do
not hesitate to let me know.
I accept the responsibilities and understand the expectations required to achieve
success in this ELL Listening and Speaking course.
Student signature: ________________________ Date: ____________________

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September-December, 2015
Ms. Melnik
Parent/guardian signature: ___________________

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