ESL

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ESL 20, Spring 2015

Instructor: Marie Webb

E-mail: mwebb@miracosta.edu

Class times: Monday Wednesday
12:30pm-1:50pm 1/20/15- 05/20/15

Room: OC3511

Required Materials: North Star
Listening and Speaking 3. Third
Edition.

Office hours: M 11:00am-12:00 or by
appt. Location: Cafeteria

Phone: (858) 405-2703 emergencies

Listening and Speaking for Non Native Speakers of

English (1905)
https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/GPY66G

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE SPRING, 2015

Welcome!
How can I improve my English skills
to help me succeed in my other
classes at Miracosta, my workplace,
and my social life? By paying
attention in this class of course! ESL
20 is a one semester course. We are
here to improve your English
listening, speaking, and
pronunciation skills.

Course Content:
1. Listening Comprehension
Skills Development:
Listen to live or audio/video
material such as news
broadcasts informal
conversations, lectures etc.
Practice listening for
transactional, interactive
purposes
Listening for cues about
context, situation, and
participants
Development of Academic
Listening & Recording skills
Written summary of content,
writing notes on lectures or
other audio/visual material
2. Speaking Skills:

Conversational skills
development
Negotiating meaning:
requesting clarification,
confirmation; expressing
agreement/disagreement;
recognizing digressions

MARIE WANTS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED!

conversational language
functions.
3. Students will be able to identify the
main idea of a
lecture or presentation in spoken English.

Small group
discussions/dynamics
Individual oral presentation
strategies
Non-verbal communication
clues
3. Pronunciation:
American English vowel and
consonant articulation and
Intonation patterns .

Student Learning
Outcomes:
1. Given a purpose and audience,
students will prepare an
oral presentation on an
informational topic using visual
aids.
2. Given a purpose and audience,
students will
meaningfully participate in a
conversational exchange
utilizing appropriate

Thoughts from Marie

I love the movie Eat Pray Love starring Julia

Roberts. In the movie, Julia Robertss
character is learning Italian. Her Italian
teacher gives her a good piece of advice: You
must be polite to yourself while learning a
new language. In other words, be patient!

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Classroom
Expectations

Attendance and
Participation

Students must come to class on time,

prepared, and ready to participate. I
promise this class will not be boring if
you participate actively.

Come to class! You will get full

participation and attendance
credit each day if you:

Each day that you come to class

you receive 100 points. If you miss
a class then you lose 100 points.
Your points for coming to class can
be reduced if you disrupt the class
by text messaging, using your
phone, talking that disrupts the
learning process, not bringing your
book, sleeping in class, or being
more than 10 minutes late to class
3 times. 3 times late = 1 absence =
no attendance and participation
points for 1 day. If you miss more
than half the class you will be
marked absent. If you miss more
than 3 classes you may be dropped.
If you miss 2 or more classes you
may not be successful!

come to class on time

always bring your book (books
with answers will not be accepted)
always complete all homework
and assignments on time
participate actively in group and
pair work as well as help others
share your ideas in class
remain in class the whole period
volunteer to do exercises or read
aloud
are not sleeping in class
Have your cell phone (s) OFF (not
VIBRATE) and tucked away,
except for authorized activities
do not answer phone calls during
class
are prepared to present when it
is your turn
speak English only

For every offense per day, your

participation grade may be
reduced by 25%. For example if
you have 2 offenses in 1 day you
will receive 50 out of 100 points.
Students will be given one verbal
warning for use of their native
language or any unauthorized use
of cell phones in class. Students
who continue to engage in these
behaviors will receive a deduction
in their class participation for that
particular day. Or may be asked to
leave the classroom.

Disability
Accommodations
If you have a hidden or visible
disability, which may require
classroom or test accommodations,
please see me as soon as possible
during a scheduled office hour. If you
have not already done so, please
register with Disabled Students
Programs and Services at 760- 795-
6658. Their office is located on the
Oceanside Campus in Building 3000,
adjacent to parking lot 3C.

Grading System
Quizzes/Attendance
Voice Exercises Online/HW
In-class Graded Discussion
Online Presentation
In-class Presentation
Podcast Speaking Project
Midterm Exam

TOTAL

10%
15%
20%
10%
20%
20%
5%
100%

This class is PASS or NO PASS only. A grade of 70% or higher will

PASS. Reviewing your notes and assignments BEFORE each class is
EXTEREMELY IMPORTANT as well as practicing for any tests and quizzes BEFORE class. I will try and update
grades on Canvas each week and will leave detailed comments and suggestions on your homework and
assignment submissions. If you have any questions about your grade, dont hesitate to ask! I am ALWAYS
available TO HELP YOU.

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Academic Integrity
I have zero tolerance for cheating. If you are caught cheating, you will fail the assignment.
Plagiarism is another word for academic dishonesty and is a form of theft. All of the writing and
the ideas in your papers, discussions, and assignments must be your own or must be attributed
to their sources.

Additional Course Expectations

Assignments and Homework:

Students will be given regular assignments and homework to help
assist with their learning. I will always provide time in class to get
started on big assignment. Late homework is NEVER ACCEPTED
under ANY CONDITIONS without a LATE HOMEWORK PASS.
You have 2 LATE HOMEWORK PASSES per semester. They can be
used for any homework. They CANNOT BE USED FOR ANY IN-
CLASS QUIZZES, TESTS, OR PRESENTATIONS.

I love cooking sushi dinners

for my friends and family! I
made this sushi!

You must complete the late homework pass and give it to me THE
NEXT CLASS PERIOD for credit. If the assignment as due on
Monday then you must give me the pass on Wednesday for credit.

Quizzes, In-class
Presentations/Discussions, and
Extra Credit:

1Have you been on the

Coaster to see the beautiful
views of San Diego or take a
trip to Los Angeles?

There may be regular quizzes to see if you are paying attention during at
home assignments and in-class activities. Pay attention to your classmates
while they are speaking and put your best effort forth during at home
activities. If you miss a presentation, test, discussion, or quiz because you
are absent you cannot make it up. I may provide extra chances to improve
your score on each quiz or test. I may also allow you to revise assignments
for additional points. Extra Credit: An opportunity to earn extra credit (or
opportunities), while at the same time gaining extra practice to improve
your English skills, may be available. This extra credit opportunity will be
explained during class.

What happens if you

use a cell phone in
this class?

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TENTATIVE Course Schedule

Week

Date

Monday

Jan. 21

Wednesday
Introductions
Course Outline

Assignments

Intro to Unit 1: Separated by the Unit 1: Separated by the same Last Day to
same language language
P gs.
5 4-57
(Listening Add/Drop Classes on
Pronunciation /iy/ vs. /I/
for Main Ideas and Details) Friday
J an
3 0th

Jan. 26 & 28
(Vowels)
Quiz 1 (On Canvas): Course
Voice Assignment 1
Intro to Canvas and Voice
Outline
Voice Assignment 2
Recording

Unit 1: Separated by the same
Unit 2: Crime Week 1 Voice
A
ssignment

3
Feb. 2 & 4
language Pg. 59 (Listening for
Intro to Crime
Online Presentation
Main Ideas and Details)
1
Unit 2: Crime Week 2 Unit
2 : Crime Week 2
Identity Theft Pgs. 19-21 Identity
Theft Pgs. 22-24
Past and present tense Rising
a nd
F alling
Intonation
Feb. 9 & 11
Quiz 2: (On Canvas): Listening for
Main Ideas and Details Identity
theft at a Zoo in China
No Class on Feb. 16 Presidents
Unit 2: Crime Week 3 Voice
A
ssignment

4
Day and Washingtons B-day
Northstar Unit 2 Identity Theft Part 1
Pgs30-34 Keeping a
Feb. 18
Conversation going and rising
and falling intonation
Quiz 3: (On Canvas): Rising
and Falling intonation
Unit 2: Crime Week 3 Unit
2: Crime Week 4 Voice
Assignment 4
Intro Discussion Skills Graded
Cyberbullying Discussion Cue Part 2
Discussions Listening Activity Cards

Feb. 23 & 25 Graded Discussion Groups and
Northstar Unit 2 Pgs. 28-30
Crime News Articles Assigned
Modals of Advice
and Assignment
Guidelines/Rubric In-Class
Unit 2: Crime Week 4 Unit
2: Crime Week 5
Voice Assignment 5
Mini Group Fishbowl recording
Midterm Test: Crime Listening
Mar. 2 & 4
activity
for main ideas and supporting
Review for Midterm
points, minimal pairs, rising
and falling intonation
Graded Discussion Day 1
Graded Discussion Day 2
Graded Discussion
Mar. 9 & 11
Week



Voice Assignment 6
Mar. 16 & 18 Spring Break No Classes
Spring Break No Classes

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Unit 3: Advertising Week 1 Intro Unit 3: Advertising Week 1

Voice Assignment 7
Mar. 23 & 25 to Advertising & Pgs. 1-5
Pgs. 6-10

Unit 3: Advertising Week 2 Pgs. Unit 3: Advertising Week 2 Voice
Assignment 8
13-15 Quiz
4 : In Class Listening Quiz
Mar. 30 &
Pronunciation (Emphasis of
Presentation assignment
Apr. 1
words)
details and scoring rubric

discussed
Unit 3: Advertising Week 3 Unit
3: Advertising Week 3 Voice
Assignment 9
Oral presentation skills Oral
p resentation
skills
Demo Presentation by Marie continued


Presentation Planning Guide
Quiz 5: (In Class) Emphasis of
Apr. 6 & 8
words and presentation skills/

assignment expectations
Unit 3: Advertising Week 4 Unit
3: Advertising Week 4 In-Class

Supporting your opinion Presentation
Day 1
Presentations
Apr. 13 & 15 Practice Presentation Video

Recording Day In-Class
Unit 3: Advertising Week 5 Unit
4:Storytelling Week 1 In-Class

Presentation Day 2
Intro to storytelling Presentations


Northstar Unit 6 Pgs. 93-97 Deadline to drop
Apr. 20 & 22
with a W grade

(Withdraw) 4/23
Unit 4: Storytelling Week 2 Unit

4:Storytelling Week 2 Voice
Assignment 10
How to tell a story, speaking skills Transitions

for Storytelling
Northstar Unit 6 Pgs. 98-101 Northstar Unit 6 Pgs. 106-107
Apr. 27 & 29
Intro to Podcast assignment

details and scoring rubric
Unit 4: Storytelling Week 3 Unit 4: Storytelling Week 3 Bring

Why create a podcast?
Podcast Prep: Planning /
Laptops/tablets/
Audacity for podcasting tutorial Scripting - in pairs.
smart phones/
headphones or ear
May 4 & 6
buds to class day

Unit 4:Storytelling Week 4 Unit 4:Storytelling Week 4 Bring
Podcast Prep: Recording podcasts Podcast Prep: Recording
Laptops/tablets/
podcasts
smart phones/
May 11 & 13
headphones or ear

buds to class day

Final Class Day Bring

Podcast Presentation/Sharing Laptops/tablets/
Day at 12:301:50 p.m.
smart phones/
May 20
headphones or ear

buds to class day

Your notes/important changes to the schedule:

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ESL 20

Major Course Assignments

Flipped speaking activities (Voice Assignments) (15%)
As part of your classwork you will also complete out of class speaking exercises via
Canvas. About 10 of these activities will be assigned throughout the course

Quizzes (10%)
5 or more quizzes will be given over the course of the semester covering various topics,
listenings, or readings discussed in class. Some quizzes will be online through Canvas
and must be completed prior to the deadline and some will be given in class. It is your
responsibility to make sure you remember to do online quizzes on time.

Midterm Exam (5%)
1 academic midterm exam will be given in the semester which will follow from several
similar listening, speaking, and pronunciation activities you will do in class. The test is
not a major part of your grade, but is important in assessing skills you have learned in
this class.

Online Presentation (10%)
1 online presentation will be given using Canvas. You will receive full credit for teaching
the class about one group of minimal pairs including: mouth and tongue location,
creating cards, following Maries model presentation, responding to 2 classmates
presentations by practicing their pronunciation lesson.

In-class Presentation (20%)
You will give 1 in-class individual presentation for 4-5 minutes with a Q&A section. The
presentation will be on an advertisement of your choice (print or video) and you will
explain your opinion of the ad through the advertising techniques we discussed in class.
You will also be assessed on your presentation skills learned and practiced in class.

Graded Discussion (20%)
You will participate in at least one graded discussion this semester. Your abilities and
skill at contributing to a group discussion on a relevant topic (most likely crime) will be
discussed, as well as the depth of and substance of your contributions.

Podcast (20%)
With a partner, you will create a podcast that tells the story of a movie using the story
telling skills we learned in class. This podcast should be considered the Final Exam for
this course. Your podcast should include an introduction, the story, and a response to
the film. Pronunciation and speaking skills like tone and intonation will be assessed.

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Here are names and contact information for 4 of my classmates that will help me
if I miss a class! They will also become my study buddies that I can contact any
time if I am confused about something or want to study together!
Name

Contact Numbers

E-mail

Ex. Marie Webb

853-6397-8735

mwebb@miracosta.edu

1.

2.

3.

4.

If I miss class

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

I will not ask Marie what we did in class!

I will not ask Marie about submitting late homework.
I will contact my classmates before the next class and get
notes/homework/learn about what we did in class.
I will submit my homework on time like the rest of the class
If I have a late assignment (like a paper or flipped H.W.) I will
complete
one my late homework passes and give it to Marie
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THE NEXT CLASS PERIOD. If it is 2 class periods late I will
receive 50% credit. If it is more than 2 I will receive 75% less.

ESL 20

Many of your teachers may use Blackboard for their online courses, however we are using
Canvas. You can access Canvas on your smartphone or tablet as well as your computer.
Complete the following assignment and quiz before the next class. (10 points-Quiz)
1. Please enroll on Canvas!

Step 1: Sign up at
https://canvas.instructure.com/register

Step 1: Go to this URL:

https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/GPY66G
Step 2: Enter your E-mail address (one that you
check regularly!)

Step 2: Use the following Join Code: GPY66G

Step 3: Check the New User Box and Agree to the

terms and conditions
Step 4: Click Enroll in the Course. And then click
Go to the Course.
Step 5: Check your e-mail to complete enrollment.
(Also check your spam!)
Step 6: Enter a password (that you will
remember!!) Our time zone is Pacific Time
Now you are in our course! J If that didnt work,
try the following steps

My Canvas Information
https://canvas.instructure.com/login Login
Link.
My Username (Email): _________________
My Password Clue: ___________________

2. Take the course outline quiz ONLINE!

1. Go to assignments or modules.
2. Click on course outline quiz under Week 1
3. Complete at home. It is only 10 short
questions! : )

What can you do in our online course?

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See your grades

Participate in online homework discussions by leaving video
and voice comments, and replies to your classmates
Take quizzes
Peer review your classmates presentations/activities online
Find helpful documents, videos, and websites for this class

3. Download the Canvas App for your Smart phone!

To log into the app:
1.
2.

type canvas.instructure.com into the "enter your Canvas URL"

section.
type your e-mail and password