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EL Civics @ Torrance Adult School |
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Overview & Purpose (civics objective) |
Additional Assessment Plan Task 3: Students will list in writing 5 things students can do--or parents can help their children do--to become successful learners.
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| Language & Literacy Objectives: All objectives below for BL-->ADV 1. Using a map, find essential physical locations on a school campus, at a district office, etc. |
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| Beginning-Level Lessons [unit overview] | |
Task 1: “Overview of US Educational System ” |
Students will learn about the different types and levels of education available in the United States, including primary, secondary, post-secondary, graduate, adult education, etc. In addition, students will get practice completing an authentic (adapted) school registration form. |
Task 2: “ESL Program at Torrance Adult School ”
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Students will become more familiar with the ESL program at Torrance Adult School, and understand the differences between levels. They will learn how to read the program brochure, plus learn where key classrooms and offices are located on campus (e.g. counselors, media centers, etc.). |
Task 3: “Successful Learner Strategies ”
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Students will learn strategies for successful learning. |
| Intermediate-Level Lessons [download unit overview] | |
Task 1: “Overview of US Educational System ” |
Students will learn about the different types and levels of education available in the United States, including primary, secondary, post-secondary, graduate, adult education, etc. In addition, students will learn how to describe past educational experience and future learning goals in order to complete an authentic (adapted) school registration form. |
Task 2: “ESL Program at Torrance Adult School ” |
Students will become more familiar with the ESL program at Torrance Adult School, and understand the differences between levels. They will learn how to read the program brochure, plus learn where key classrooms and offices are located on campus (e.g. counselors, media centers, etc.). |
Task 3: “Successful Learner Strategies ” |
Students will learn strategies for successful learning for themselves and their children (if applicable). They will also develop an understanding of individual learning styles among learners. |
| Advanced-Level Lessons [download unit overview] | |
Task 1: “Overview of US Educational System ” |
Students will learn about the different types of education available in the United States, including public, parochial and private schools. Students will also learn about different levels in the education system, including primary, secondary, post-secondary, graduate, adult education, etc. In addition, students will learn how to describe past educational experience and future learning goals in order to complete an authentic school registration form. |
Task 2: “ESL Program at Torrance Adult School ” |
Students will become more familiar with the ESL program at Torrance Adult School, and understand the differences between levels. They will learn how to read the program brochure, plus learn where key classrooms and offices are located on campus (e.g. counselors, media centers, etc.). |
Task 3: “Successful Learner Strategies ” |
Students will learn strategies for successful learning for themselves and their children (if applicable). They will also develop an understanding of individual learning styles and varied intelligences or abilities among learners. |
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Last update: 11/01/06