Mt.

San Antonio College

English as a Second Language
Fall Semester - 2008
August 25 – December 12

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Class: Pre-level 1 Instructor: Gloria Ayala

Time: Monday – Friday 8 – 11:30 a.m. E-mail: gayala@mtsac.edu

Location: Building 31A – 2 Voice Mail: (909) 594-5611

Ext. 3289
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Textbooks and Materials
 English In Action 1 by Barbara H. Foley & Elizabeth R. Neblett
 English In Action 1 Workbook
 Notebook and/or 3 ring binder
 Pencils (#2) or pens (blue or black ink)
Student Behavior
 Attend class everyday. Please inform the teacher if you are going be
absent, late or have to leave early. Remember! The allowed absences
for this class are 33 hours. If you miss more than 33 hours, you will be
automatically dropped from this class and lose your priority registration.
 Always be considerate to others people while in class.
 Do your homework.
 Always keep our classroom clean.
 Turn off cell phones while in class. VERY IMPORTANT!

How do I pass this class? Pass: 69% to 100% 690-1050 Points

No Pass: 68% or less 689 Points or less

Chapter Quizzes: 700 pts. Midterm: 100 pts. Final: 100 pts.
Two Projects: 100 pts. (50 points each)

Spring 2008 Class Schedule

Week Dates Topics Quizzes Points

Unit 1 – Hello Quiz #1

1 8/25 -8/29 Unit 1
Unit 2 – The Classroom Quiz #2
2 9/1 – 9/5 Unit 2
Unit #3 Quiz #3
3 9/8 – 8/12 The Family Unit 3.
CASAS #1
Unit 4 Quiz #4
4 9/15 – 9/19 Moving Day Unit 4

Unit 5 Quiz #5
5 9/22 – 9/26 I’m Busy Unit 5
Unit 10 Quiz #6
6 9/29 – 10/3 Clothing and Weather Unit 10
Unit 11 Quiz #7
7 10/6 – 10/10 Food Unit 11
CASAS #2
Unit 8 MIDTERM
8 10/13 – 10/12 Money Quiz Unit
#8
Unit 13 Quiz #9
9 10/13 – 10/17 Applying For A Job Unit 13
Unit 9 Quiz #10
10 10/27 – 10/31 Working At The Mall Unit 9

Unit 12 Quiz #11

11 11/3 – 11/7 Finding An Apartment Unit 12
Unit 7 Quiz #12
12 11/10 – 11/14 Downtown Unit 7
Unit 6 Quiz 13
13 11/17 – 11/21 My City Unit 6
Begin El Civics Study CASAS #3
 11/24 – 11/28 DMV El Civics
14 Transportation
Unit 14 Quiz #14
15 12/1 – 12/5 A Visit To The Doctor Unit 14
REVIEW WEEK FINAL
16 12/8 – 12/12 PARTY EXAM

Course Description:
In this class you will spend most of your time listening and speaking English
and some time reading and writing. You will learn English grammar basics,
vocabulary, pronunciation, computer, and life skills.

Course Objective:
By the end of this course you will have learned enough vocabulary and
grammar skills to be able to communicate with basic English phrases through
speaking and writing. You will be able to recognize and respond to simple
questions, give personal information, and ask simple questions of your own.

Important Dates:

Faculty Meeting
Sept 29 – Friday Faculty Meeting
Sept 1 – Monday Holiday/Memorial Day
Sept 18 – Thursday Faculty Meeting
Oct 2 – Thursday Faculty Meeting
Oct 15 – Wednesday Midterm
Nov 11 – Tuesday Holiday
Nov 27 – Nov 28 Thurs/Fri Holiday (No School)
Dec 10 – Wednesday Final Test

Enjoy The Holidays!