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Heritage Woods Secondary School
School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
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English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL courses are assigned to students after an interview with the EAL department.

EAL BEGINNER 9 (non-credit)
This beginner EAL course is designed to help students who are new to Canada or the English language in improving basic English skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with emphasis on oral communication skills. In this course, students will also be introduced to Canada and Canadian culture.
Students will also be required to enroll in EAL support/tutorial classes.

EAL INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC LANGUAGE 9 (non-credit)
This intermediate EAL course is designed not only to help students improve their basic competency in English, but also introduce students to using English academically. The course will help students to develop in the essential areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with emphasis given to vocabulary development, and complex sentence and short
paragraph writing. Students are required to demonstrate a Level 3+ proficiency in English before being recommended for EAL Skills 10 or EAL Canadian Studies 10.
Students will also be required to enroll in EAL support/tutorial classes.

EAL BEGINNERS (Level 1-2) (non-credit course)
This beginner EAL course is designed to help students who are new to Canada or the English language in improving basic English skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with emphasis on oral communication skills. In this course, students will also be introduced to Canada and Canadian culture.
Students will also be required to enroll in EAL support/tutorial classes.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 10 (level 2/2+) 4 credits
The course is designed to continue to develop ELL students in the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It also encourages the viewing and representation of materials. The course focuses on developing strategies needed to read, write and extract information successfully in English, and addresses specific needs of students
regarding language and culture. Throughout the course, students participate in authentic real-life situations. Students demonstrate growth in English language proficiency through oral, visual, and simple written forms. Students identify and compare their own customs to Canadian culture and customs. Students will also be required to enroll in EAL support/tutorial classes.

INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC LANGUAGE 10 (Level 3) 4 credits
Through Introduction to Academic Language 10, students will develop the academic language and extend the English language skills needed to be more successful in the content areas of English and Socials. The course builds students’ writing, speaking, listening, and reading competencies by introducing them to a variety of text genres, registers, structures,
forms, and styles. Students will listen, read, and study texts in specific genres by studying the forms, styles, and models required to create these text structures to build their competencies so they can create original pieces. Included in this course are the elements that make up Canadian Culture (cultural identity and First Peoples culture). Introduction to Academic Language 10 is designed for English Language Learners at Level 3 on the current 5 level ELL Standards.
Students will also be required to enroll in EAL support/tutorial classes.

CIVICS 11 (Level 3+/4) (non-credit course)
While developing their proficiency in English, Civics 11 acquaints students new to Canada with Canadian geography, history, government, law, culture, customs and current events. Students will develop their skills in reading comprehension, speaking and writing descriptively and analytically, formulating theses, expressing opinions and demonstrating an
understanding of concepts in increasingly complex writing. The strategies, concepts, and language skills taught are as important as the content. Key vocabulary, visuals, and concepts are covered in this course to ensure success in Social Studies 10.
Students will also be required to enroll in EAL support/tutorial classes.

ACADEMIC STRATEGIES FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS 10 (Level 3+/4) 4 credits
This course is designed to familiarize and extend a student’s abilities to use various strategies independently to meet the Learning Standards and Big Ideas, concurrently being successful in content-based courses such as English Language Arts, Social Studies and Science. Emphasis will be on the comprehension of important concepts, linking current information to
prior knowledge and the application of strategies and skills learned. Students will become familiar with a variety of learning skills and Canadian assessment techniques. As well, through discussion and debate, students will learn aspects of the history and culture of Canada. Students will continue their study of genres. 
Students will also be required to enroll in EAL support/tutorial classes.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 11 (Level 5) 4 credits (BAA)
This course is designed for students who has successfully completed Academic Strategies 10 and have a first language other than English. The course is designed to extend the students’ exploration of the English language skills of reading, listening, speaking, and viewing, with an emphasis on intercultural competency, academic vocabulary, genre, and written expression. 
Students will also be required to enroll in EAL support/tutorial classes.

EAL TUTORIAL (non-credit course)
This course will support EAL students who are enrolled in regular language-based courses like English and Social Studies. Held outside the regular schedule, this class does not replace any core or elective courses. Students are encouraged to discuss and participate to improve their speaking skills and seek help on classwork. Students will continue to practice
grammar, writing and editing types of sentences, paragraphs and essays. This is an assigned course outside the timetable and students are expected to attend and participate fully.

EAL TRANSITIONS 11 (non-credit course)
This class is intended to provide language, social and academic support across the curriculum. This class is designed for advanced EAL students who are now enrolled in regular English and Social Studies and require assistance with language based assignments. This class is also offered to students who are new to the country and will provide a setting for academic and social interaction. Held outside the regular school schedule, this class does not replace any core or elective courses. Students are encouraged to discuss and seek help on homework that they have tried and to connect with other
students. This class aims to help students be successful at school. This is an assigned course outside the timetable and students are expected to attend and participate fully.






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