EL Intermediate

The instruction in this course will focus on intermediate vocabulary, grammar, communication skills, reading, study skills and American culture. The main resource will be a textbook designed for development in English language skills. Students will read short stories, plays, excerpts and articles that cover multiple content areas and will allow for enrichment in vocabulary. Students will progress from initial sentence creation and paragraphs design, building into more complex and developed pieces of writing by second semester. They will also learn to recognize high frequency words and phrases, and benefit from a variety of using reading strategies to analyze literature. Students will be provided diverse instructional strategies to increase learning in all academic areas. Students will communicate effectively, engage in school and academic related conversations, make oral presentations, and learn to work collaboratively. Cultural proficiency will be an ongoing part of the curriculum in this class.

From the SCUSD High School Course Catalog 2025–2026, page 51.