MCCCD Program Description

ESL III-Writing with Oral Practice

Course: ESL032

First Term: 2006 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Emphasis on complex sentence patterns in writing and speech. Introduction to the prewriting and writing process in a college setting.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Write and say orally complex questions using appropriate verb tenses. (I) 2. Brainstorm, cluster, and outline a short paragraph with examples. (II) 3. Write, revise, edit, and recite a short paragraph with examples. (II) 4. Brainstorm, cluster, and outline a short paragraph of comparison/contrast. (II) 5. Brainstorm, cluster, and outline a short paragraph of classification. (II) 6. Write, revise, edit, and recite a short paragraph of comparison/contrast. (II) 7. Write, revise, edit, and recite a short paragraph of classification. (II) 8. Use appropriate transitional words and phrases in paragraphs. (II) 9. Write and participate in the oral presentation of dialogues using idiomatic expressions. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Writing and saying complex questions and sentences A. Review of question words and verb tenses B. Complex questions and sentences of time C. Complex questions and sentences of purpose/result D. Complex questions and sentences of concession/comparison E. Complex questions and sentences of cause/effect II. Writing and presenting paragraphs orally A. Brainstorming topics B. Clustering and outlining techniques of organization C. Topic sentences D. Supporting details E. Use of transitions 1. Coordinate conjunctions 2. Subordinate conjunctions 3. Linking and contrastive words 4. Key words F. Paragraphs with examples G. Paragraphs of comparison/contrast H. Paragraphs of classification I. Revising and editing paragraphs III. Idiomatic usage in writing and speech A. Prepositions B. Proverbs, axioms, homilies, and cliches

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/28/2005

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