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EL/Civics Session II follows the general three-unit format found in Session I. The core areas of computer literacy, healthcare and community remain. However, the latter two units have been revised in order to improve learners' practical skills in these subject areas. For example, healthcare-related activities focus more on understanding doctor bills and providing information, while community-based skills emphasize gathering and interpreting information from printed sources and the Internet. As with the Session I Curriculum Framework and Pacing Guide, each of the following units offers a list of unit materials and activities for intermediate level English learners.
Unit 1: Computer Literacy
Description
This unit introduces learners with few technical skills to basic computer operations including mastery of key vocabulary and information acquisition using the Internet. Unit objectives will be integrated into course content throughout the six-week duration of the EL/Civics session, although the first two weeks of class will focus on acquisition of basic skills. English language skills acquisition will highlight the ability to give and receive commands using technical terms typically found in the workplace, written instructions provided by software manufacturers, and computer help menus.
Timeline
July 24: Computer Literacy; Basic computer functions and hardware
July 29: Computer Literacy; Basic computer functions and information gathering
August 5: Computer Literacy; Information gathering and processing
Unit Objectives
The learner will correctly identify, spell and pronounce unit vocabulary.
The learner will find an Internet site and copy its contents into a word processing file.
The learner will bookmark an Internet site.
The learner will search the Internet using quotation marks and the operative words “and,” “or,” and “near.”
Unit 2: Learning About Your Community
Description
Learners will investigate their community using various printed and Internet sources. Learner input places particular emphasis on the location of local services, particularly fire and EMT, and communicating with electricity providers. English language skills focus on finding information related to these critical needs, in addition to building skills relative to giving and receiving directions. Unit vocabulary will draw from all related areas. Integration of Internet search skills from Unit 1 will allow students to access and record various information sources for future use.
Timeline
August 7: Information gathering and processing: hard copy and Internet sources
August 12: Knowing your community using maps
August 14: Knowing your community using maps
August 19: Comprehensive vocabulary and computer skills review
August 21: Understanding and paying electric bills
Unit Objectives
The learner will correctly spell and pronounce unit vocabulary and conjugate unit verbs in present and past tense.
The learner will will use the Internet and printed sources to locate fire and EMT services and pay points for payment of power bills.
The learner will simulate a phone conversation with a power company representative.
The learner will write a dialogue between a customer and a power compny representative or a fire/EMT service provider.
Unit 3: Practical Healthcare
Description
The Practical Healthcare unit will teach the essential skills necessary to complete an intake form, understand doctor bills and explain health care needs to a health care professional. Activities will emphasize authentic situations and the acquisition of specialized vocabulary.
Timeline
August 26: Vocabulary building
August 28: Vocabulary building/making phone inquiries
September 4: Visiting the doctor
September 9: Understanding and paying a doctor bill
Unit Objectives
The learner will correctly pronounce and spell unit vocabulary.
The learner will accurately complete a doctor’s office intake form.
The learner will arrange an appointment with a doctor over the phone.
The learner will demonstrate comprehension of a sample doctor bill.
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