Mt.

San Antonio College

English as a Second Language Department
Spring Semester 2008 (February 23rd – June 12th )

Class: Pre-Level 1 Instructor: Sonia Ortega

Date: Monday through Friday, 8-11:30 am Voice Mail: (909) 594-5611 ext. 3355
Location: Building 31A-1 E-mail: sortega@mtsac.edu

Course Description:
Students will develop and practice basic skills in English through listening and speaking and
through reading and writing practice. Students will learn life skills, basic grammar, pronunciation,
vocabulary, and basic computer skills.

Passing Pre-Level 1
Pass: 690 – 1000 points No Pass: 689 points or less
Attendance – 250 Midterm Test - 100 Homework – 150
Quizzes – 300 Final Exam – 100 Project - 100

Course Objective:
By the end of the course, students will be able to recognize and produce high frequency
vocabulary, and provide personal information through speaking and writing. They will be able to
communicate and receive messages through the use of basic phrases.

Textbook and Materials:

⇒ English in Action 1 (Foley & Neblett)
⇒ English in Action1 Workbook
⇒ Notebook or 3-ring binder

Student Responsibilities:
∗ Come to class: Tell the instructor if you will be absent or if you will arrive late or leave early.
The allowed absences for this class are 33 HOURS. If you miss more than 33 HOURS you
will be dropped from the class and you will lose your priority for next registration.
∗ Turn off your cell phone
∗ Be polite and respectful: Listen to the teacher, the tutor, and to fellow classmates when they
are speaking. Enter class quietly if you come late. Leave class quietly if you go home early.
∗ Speak English in class: Do your best to use English in class. Help other students practice
their English. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes!
∗ Bring your books and notebook to EVERY CLASS

Student Learning Outcomes

This course has two student learning outcomes. You will be evaluated on your knowledge of
basic driving laws, vehicle types, traffic signs, and DMV. You will also be evaluated on your
listening comprehension skills.
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English as a Second Language Department
Spring Semester 2008 (February 23rd – June 12th )

Counseling and Guidance:

The ESL office in Building 66 has a counselor/advisor available to help students with visa
information, entering Mt. SAC credit classes, problems in school, and other issues. If you need
to see a counselor/advisor, please make an appointment in the ESL office in Building 66.

College Mission
The mission of Mt. SAC is to welcome all students and to support them in achieving their
personal, educational, and career goals in an environment of academic excellence.

Vision Statement
Continuing Education commits to providing educational opportunities for students from diverse
backgrounds who are seeking self-improvement, enhanced earning power, increased literacy
skills, and access to higher education and employment.

Student Learning Goals

The ESL department will prepare all ESL students to be:
1. Effective Communicators who
• Acquire reading and listening skills
• Speak and write to be understood
• Work productively as part of a team
• Use technology to express ideas
2. Critical Thinks who
• Gather, organize, and analyze information from a variety of sources
• Form and express a logical opinion or conclusion
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Apply knowledge to personal, professional, or academic situations
3. Lifelong Learners ho
• Apply strengths and improve weaknesses
• Learn and apply information or skills
• Participate productively in the community
4. Self-Directed Individuals who
• Set goals, establish, and implement of a plan of action
• Work independently
• Seek appropriate information and help
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English as a Second Language Department
Spring Semester 2008 (February 23rd – June 12th )

Date Topic Notes

Week 1: 2/23 – 2/27 Unit 1: Hello
Introducing yourself; Present tense Be
Week 2: 3/2 – 3/6 Unit 2: The Classroom 3/4 class ends 10:15am
Describing a classroom; Yes/No questions Quiz #1
Week 3: 3/9 – 3/13 Unit 3: The Family 3/11 CASAS
Talking about your family; Adjectives 1st writing sample

Week 4: 3/16 – 3/20 Unit 4: Moving Day 3/17 class ends 10:45am
Identifying rooms and furniture; Prepositions Quiz #2
Week 5: 3/23 – 3/27 Unit 5: I’m Busy
Describing what is happening; Present
continuous tense
Week 6: 3/30 – 4/3 Unit 10: Clothing and Weather 3/31 No Class
Describing clothing; Present continuous short 4/2 class starts 9:15am
questions and answers Quiz #3
Week 7: 4/6 – 4/10 Unit 11: Food 2nd writing sample
Talking about food; Adverbs of frequency
Week 8: 4/13 – 4/17 Unit 8: Money 4/15 MIDTERM
Stating Amounts; How much questions
Week 9: 4/20 – 4/24 Unit 13: Applying for a Job 4/22 CASAS
Describing jobs; Past tense with be
Week 10: 4/27 – 5/1 Unit 9: Working at the Mall Quiz #5
Describing jobs; Wh- questions
Week 11: 5/4 – 5/8 Unit 12: Finding an Apartment 5/5 class ends 10:45am
Describing an apartment; There is/There are
Week 12: 5/11 – 5/15 Unit 7: Downtown Quiz #6
Giving directions; Who questions
Week 13: 5/18 – 5/22 Unit 6: My City 5/20 CASAS
Describing a city; Or questions
Week 14: 5/25 – 5/29 Unit 14: A Visit to the Doctor 5/25 No Class
Identifying parts of the body; Have/Has SLO Driving Laws & DMV
Week 15: 6/1 – 6/5 Unit 15: School 3rd writing sample
Identifying school subjects and activities; Yes/No
questions
Week 16: 6/8 – 6/12 Final Exam Review 6/10 FINAL EXAM

Syllabus subject to change with notice from the instructor.