English Second Language (ESL)

ESL programs are intended for students of non-Canadian origin who are unable to benefit fully from regular classroom instruction because of a lack of comprehension of or facility with the English language. The intent of this type of program is to enable these students to develop the necessary English language skills to function adequately in school and in the community.

The following are authorized ESL resources:

Primary

• K - 3 Oxford Children's Picture Dictionary

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Elementary

• 4 - 6 The New Oxford Picture Dictionary
• The New Oxford Picture Dictionary Beginners' Workbook
• The New Oxford Picture Dictionary Teachers' Guide

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Intermediate

• 7 - 9 Longman Photo Dictionary
• The Young Geographer Investigates:
• Mountains
• Oceans and Seas
• Tropical Forests
• Polar Regions
• Islands
• The Young Scientist Investigates:
• Heat
• The Human Body
• Pond Life
• Seeds and Seedlings
• Electricity
• Rocks and Soil
• Air
• Materials
• Chemicals
• Structures
• Food
• Energy
• Start Reading Books 1-6 (class set)
• Beyond the Beginning: A Reader in English
• Headwork Books 4
• Amazing Canadian Newspaper Stories
• Amazing Canadian Newspaper Stories Instructor's Manual

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Senior High

ESL 1205

Learning Resources

Authorized

• Course Description
• Canadian Concepts 2
• Basic English Grammar
• Longman Photo Dictionary (one per student/maximum of 30)
• Canadian Concepts 2 Teacher Manual (with cassette tapes)

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ESL 2205

Learning Resources

Authorized

• Course Description
• Interacting 2
• Time and Space: A Basic Reader
• Practicing the Writing Process 3: Writing in the Content Areas
• Interacting 2 - Teacher Guide and Cassette Tapes

Novels

• Frozen Fire: A Tale of Courage
• Journey Home
• Listen for the Singing

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