EAL (English as an Additional Language)

These courses are specifically designed to meet the needs of students whose first language is not English and whose English proficiency is not sufficient to enable them to perform equally with students whose first language is English.  Most students have been in Canada less than three years.  Those with interrupted or limited education, no previous English and/or non-Arabic system usually take longer.  Students are assessed initially using the Winnipeg School Division EAL Protocol for English and Mathematics skills and other assessment tools depending on prior schooling.

Beginner EAL Grade 9  (ENBU1G)

This course is for Beginners who are illiterate in any language and have had no schooling.  Students are orientated to the school setting (using a locker, finding rooms, using timetables, etc).  The focus is on acquiring some basic oral English.  Students are then introduced to the written word through matching activities starting with the alphabet, classroom items, names, colours, telling time, using calendars, and using money.  Focussed listening activities include directions with the same themes as in oral and matching activities.

Beginner EAL Grade 10  (ENBU2G)

Beginners have little or no knowledge of English, their spoken English is difficult to understand and they have limited understanding of their new environment.

Beginner courses vary with the needs of the students, but all instruction and activities focus on integrating grammar and structure in a meaningful way in both spoken and written form. Listening and reading skills are also taught for meaning.  Beginner level materials rely heavily on visuals and patterning.  Students are tested on short units of work.  At this level effort, attendance and improvement weigh heavily in terms of marks.  Independent testing is done in September, January and June to assess improvement and is not used in the calculation of a grade.

Intermediate EAL Grade 10  (ENIU2G)

Intermediate level students have a basic knowledge of English vocabulary and have some experience in the recognition and use of simple English structures but still cannot manipulate these structures to the extent of mastery.  The acquisition of English is not a linear one.  Students do not necessarily master one structure before learning another.  When new structures are introduced and more choices become available to the learner, students often need to review and revise their learning.  As a result, the selection of Intermediate materials and activities need to be constantly reviewed to determine mastery of structures and to introduce new ones.  Students are tested on units of work to assess mastery and for diagnosis.  Marks are assigned on the basis of unit tests, daily work and unit assignments.  Improvement is determined in the same manner as the Beginner group using different levels of tests including some TOEFL testing.

Advanced EAL Grade 10 (ENAU2G)

Students in this course have a working knowledge of Basic English structures and grammar. Students are usually able to cope in regular sections in most classes that are not language based. At this level students are required to read academic style articles; answer higher level thinking questions utilizing appropriate structures; practice speaking through role plays, group work, presentations and debates; do process writing assignments; interpret charts and graphs.  Students are tested on unit work and TOEFL style tests involving listening, reading and writing. Marks are assigned on the basis of unit and standardized tests, assignments or projects done with lesser consideration given to the completion of assigned exercises (incomplete work will lessen the mark).

EAL Writing Grade 11 (ENGT3E)

This course is intended for students who have completed GRADE 10 EAL English and Advanced English Grammar.  The course focuses on process writing.  Topics vary but usually include personal stories of family, loss, cultural adaptation, human rights and stereotypes.  Students are assessed through a portfolio.  Each unit involves directed journal writing, peer evaluation, instructor response, and student revision plans and drafts and good copies. Students who successfully master this course go on to English at the E level or English 30S.

EAL English Grades 9, 10,11,12  (ENGR1E), (ENGR2E), (ENGC3E), (ENGC4E)

Courses with an E designation follow Department of Education guidelines and have been modified for second language learners. They fulfill the compulsory requirements for graduation.

Novels, short stories and support texts are used at different levels. Some novels can be used at different grade levels depending on the ability of the group and can be adapted to the maturity of the group.  The focus is on developing reading skills, study of themes appropriate to the group, and examination of literary devices.  Evaluation is based on completion of units of study, responses, research (themes or authors), projects and quizzes. Students are expected to read books at their level for at least 30 minutes per day at home as well as silent reading at school.

EAL Subject Area Courses Grades 9, 10,11,12

These courses are based on Department of Education guidelines for second language students. Texts used by regular courses can be used and modified or supplemented with audiotapes.  These courses fulfill the compulsory requirements for high school.  Vocabulary and concepts are explained through visuals, field trips, hands-on activities, small group discussion, and art, etc. The use of graphic organizers, knowledge charts and webs are used to re-enforce content.  Evaluation for each course includes marks for homework completion, attendance, effort, projects, presentations and tests.

EAL Science Grade 10,11,12  (SCIR1E), (SCIR2E), (CTSR3E)

Topics are selected from the general science curriculum.  The focus is on vocabulary development and basic science and study skills.  Topics include lab apparatus, measurement, graphing, scientific calculations, matter, “kitchen chemistry”, microscopes, anatomy and electricity.

EAL Math Grade 9,10  (MATR1E), (COMR2E)

The focus is on integrating math and related language skills with emphasis on basic arithmetic skills and problem solving.  Individualized instruction is emphasized and re-enforced on a regular basis with individualized computer lessons and small group work.

EAL Social Studies Grade 9  (SOSR1E)

Topics center on the regions of Canada, location, physical features, climate, resources, issues, Canadian government and elections.  Students develop vocabulary, organize and interpret information and learn study skills useful in all content area courses.

EAL Geography Grade 10  (GEOR2E)

The course is a study of the geography of Canada and its regions, with an emphasis on the Prairies, Manitoba and Winnipeg.  Topics of study focus on geography skills and language development through reading, writing, mapping, graphing and the use visual materials, hands-on activities and field trips.

EAL History Grade 11  (HISR3E)

Topics include a brief overview of pre-confederation Canada, Native peoples of Canada, pre-European contact, explorers, New France, and British-French conflict and a more detailed study of Confederation to present time.  The aim of the course is to prepare students for citizenship as well as to develop skills in organized paragraph writing, research and study skills.

EAL Keyboarding Grade 10,11,12 (TYKY2G) (TYKY3G) (TYKY4G)

This course is intended for students with little or no previous exposure to the computer and keyboarding.  Skills focus on basic knowledge of the computer and introductory keyboarding skills.  Students are assessed on mastery of skills taught

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