Maricopa Community Colleges  ESL040AC   20016-99999 

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  3/27/01

ESL040AC  2001 Fall - 9999

LEC

1 Credit(s)

1 Period(s)

English as a Second Language IV: Grammar

Third module of the fourth level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Continued emphasis on sentence structure and paragraph building. Extensive grammar study and writing practice.

Prerequisites: Grade of "P" or "C" or better in ESL040AB.

 

Course Notes: ESL040AC may be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

ESL040AC  2001 Fall - 9999

English as a Second Language IV: Grammar

 

1.

Write simple, compound, and complex sentences correctly. (I)

2.

Write two paragraphs in designated mode of development that use a topic sentence effectively, and that exhibit unity and coherence. (II)

3.

Punctuate sentences properly and spell words correctly. (III)

4.

Use verb tenses, moods, and voice correctly. (IV)

5.

Use new vocabulary and idioms effectively. (V)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

ESL040AC  2001 Fall - 9999

English as a Second Language IV: Grammar

I. Sentence Structure

A. Simple

1. Run-ons and fragments

2. Non-clausal modifiers

B. Compound

1. Compound subjects and verbs

2. With all coordinate conjunctions

C. Complex

1. Compound, simple, run-ons, and fragments

2. Varying combinations of independent and dependent clauses

II. Paragraph Development

A. Modes of development

1. Narration

2. Process

B. Topic sentences with varied placement

C. Unity

D. Coherence

E. Transitional devices between ideas

III. Mechanics

A. Punctuation

B. Spelling

1. Doubling consonants

2. Silent e and other vowel representations

3. Adding endings (ed, er, est, ing, ly)

IV. Verb Tenses and Aspects, Moods, and Voice

A. Simple

B. Progressive (continuous)

C. Perfect

D. Perfect progressive

E. Conditional

F. Passive voice

V. Vocabulary and Idioms

A. Vocabulary

1. Nouns

a. Common

b. Proper

2. Pronouns

a. Subject

b. Object

c. Possessive

d. Demonstrative

3. Verbs

4. Adjectives/adverbs

a. Comparative

b. Superlative

5. Prepositions

B. Idioms

1. Non-academic

2. Academic

 

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