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Welcome

Thank you for visiting Ms. Shaffield's English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom website!
Please review the following information to learn more about your ESL course:

If you have already enrolled, please choose your class and review the information and important dates
Families are free to contact the teacher―Ms. Shaffield is bilingual in Spanish and English, so contact her in either language
Continue reading the important information featured in the sections below to learn how to use this website

Note: If you are having difficulty accessing this website in English, please select "ES" for español in the top-right corner

Nota: Si Uds. tengan dificultad con el acceso del sitio en inglés, por favor, seleccione "ES" en el menú en la esquina superior derecha

Frequently asked Questions

What is ESL?

The acronym "ESL" stands for "English as a Second Language" (p. 81)―this program typically involves:¹

Learning how to listen, speak, read, and write in English, especially in "the academic register"¹
Receiving "intensive English instruction for part of the day" in addition to students' placement "in regular classrooms"¹
"Receiving assistance from an ESL resource room in a pull-out program schedule” with other ELLs¹
Allowing "frequent opportunities for peer interactions" to promote speaking and make content "comprehensible"¹

How do I learn more?

If you would like to learn more about your specific course or curriculum, please review the
syllabus you received at the beginning of the semester or by viewing your course's dedicated web page

How Can I Be Successful In My Class?

In order to be successful, it is important that you do the following at the beginning of the semester and review as needed:

Review the Syllabus: On the first day of class, you will receive a course syllabus and it is your responsibility to know this information; information about the current quarter of school will also be posted on your course web page

Use the Guidelines for Success: This page details the instructor's expectations, rules, and grading policies that apply to all students enrolled in the secondary school English as a Second Language courses featured on this website

Participate in Group Roles: Throughout the semester, you will be engaged in Collaborative Learning tasks in which you will carry out various roles and duties; there are a total of six roles you will be assigned on a rotating basis

Use the Learning Resources: Take advantage of free local and online services that will help you acquire English during and outside of class time; spend some time each week using one or more of these resources this semester

How Can I Keep Track of My Progress?

If you have a question or concern about your progress in the course or your classwork, be aware of the following:

During the first week of class, you will create a learning goal with a focus on English vocabulary
You can discuss your grades privately with the teacher at appointed times that will be detailed in the class syllabus
You will receive a progress report during the grade reporting periods every fifth and ninth week of school

ReferenceS

¹ Otto, B. (2014). Language development in early childhood education (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

² Sprick, R. S. (2013). Discipline in the secondary classroom: A positive approach to behavior management (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Brand.

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