Seventh and eighth grade English courses analyze literature and informational text in order to examine key ideas and details, to interpret, to evaluate, and to assess the craft and structure of text and writing,  to integrate knowledge and ideas in discussions, to create media presentations, and to expose them to a variety of text complexity. 

 

Coursework is aligned with the English Language Arts California Common Core State Standards

 

Mission

The mission of the English Language Development Department is to successfully educate Yorba English Learners through designated and interdiscipline/integrated support as aligned with the California ELD Standards and Curriculum Framework . This includes providing instruction that reflects rigor, multiculturalism and equity. Our goal for students is to master English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that are transferrable across their core subjects to promote collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creative expression.

 

Courses Overview

ELD courses are designed for all students to acquire communicative competence in English while simultaneously completing grade-level core curriculum, promotion requirements and work towards reclassification. ELD courses facilitate opportunities for students to interact in meaningful ways, learn about how English works and use foundational literacy skills. Research based/best practices, such as G.L.A.D., Thinking Maps, A.V.I.D., scaffolding and the usage of appropriate technology, are incorporated to address the unique ELD needs of Emerging, Expanding and Bridging level students.

 

Links

ELD State standards

ELA/ELD Curriculum Framework

OUSD Master Plan for English Learners