ENGLISH PROGRAM
SYLLABUS (PRONTUARIO)


PROFESSOR: MISS. TILSA M. TRINIDAD AYALA
TERM: SCHOOL CALENDAR YEAR 2008-09
COURSE: ENGLISH
GRADE: FIRST
E-MAIL: stcroixapt32@hotmail.com

Course Description: Development of English as a Second Language, emphases on auditory comprehension, Oral Communication and Cultural diversity developed through children’s literature integrating technology and electronics means.

Material Requested:
Notebook
2 Pencils (#2)
English/Spanish Dictionary
Crayons, Scissors, Glue

Objectives:

General
1. By the end of the year, students will listen to and use language effectively to interact verbally/non-verbally in different environments.
2. Write Basic English Structure.
3. Read simple text.
4. Demonstrate an appreciation of the value of English as a means of communication for personal; academic and professional purposes.

Performance Standard:
1.Respond to commands, instructions, statements and questions.
2.Responds verbally to questions involving self-identity or information related to home, school and community and accepts cultural differences.









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3.Copies words, phrases, and sentences written in English.
4.Write words, phrases, and sentences using writing conventions.
5.Understands how print is organized and reacts to it (e.g., identifies front and back covers and title page; follow words from left to right and top to bottom on a printed page.
6.Decodes unknown words using basic elements of phonetic and structural analysis.
7.Identifies and describes settings main characters, main events, and plot in stories.
8. Identifies the structure in poetry (e.g. pattern books, predictable books, nursery rhymes).
9.Reads to enjoy, appreciate and obtain information.

Course Contents:
A. General Content
1.Basic listing skills development
2.Basic oral structure and conversational skill
3.Meaning and usage of new words structure through context
B. Language Use
1.Parts of speech
2.Word Order
3.Sentence structure
C. Reading Comprehension
1.Retells parts of a story
2.Identify main Idea
3.Respond to reading comprehension questions





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Teacher Strategies
Assessment:
1.Teacher”s Observation (Rubric or Check List)
2. Picture book
3. Drawings
4.Cartoons
5.Graphic Organizers
6.Checklist
7.Book Album
Course Evaluations:
1.Written Exams (8) 4 Per Semester
2. Special Projects (4) 2 Per Semester
3. Spelling test (2) 1 Per Semester
4. Written Reports (2) 1 Per Semester
*There are several alternatives that the COMPU may consider when determining the manner in which the progress of students with disabilities will be evaluated.
*This syllabus (prontuario) is subject to change in accordance to the students individual learning abilities and necessities. Should this occur, it will be in accordance to the students benefit.
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Professor Tilsa M. Tinidad Ayala
English Teacher