Senior high English as a second language (ESL), grades 10-12 : Alberta authorized resource list and annotated bibliography

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Part I: Resource List: Basic, Support and Teaching
Part II: Annotated Bibliography
(alphabetical listing by title)
August 2004
The complete document is available online at
www.Iearning.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/bySubject/ESL/
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Alberta. Alberta Learning. Learning and Teaching Resources Branch.
Senior high English as a second language (ESL), grades 10-12 Alberta
:
Authorized resource list and annotated bibliography.
ISBN 07785-3798-6
1. English language - Study and teaching (Secondary) - Foreign speakers -
Alberta. 2. English language - Study and teaching as a second language -
Alberta - Bibliography. I. Title.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview
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New English as a Second Language Grades 10-11-12 Resources
ii
Senior High ESL Program Organization (Levels)
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Organization ofthe Resource List iii
Availability iv
Part I: Resource List
Basic Resources & Authorized Teaching Resources
(Guides to Support Basic Resources) 1
Student Support Resources 7
Professional Teaching Resources 15
Part II: Annotated Bibliography (alphabetical listing by title) 19
Vendors/Distributors 95
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OVERVIEW
New English as a Second Language Grades 10-11-12 Resources
This list of English as a Second Language Grades 10-11-12 resources contains resources that
have been authorized for use in Alberta schools. Alberta Learning selects and authorizes the
best possible instructional materials for the implementation of approved programs of study. The
resource authorization categories are student basic, student support or authorized
teaching, and the status is noted for each resource.
Student Basic learning resources are those student learning resources authorized by
Alberta Learning as the most appropriate for addressing the majority of outcomes ofthe
course(s) or substantial components ofthe course(s); or the most appropriate for
meeting general outcomes across two or more grade levels.
Student Support learning resources are those student learning resources authorized by
Alberta Learning to assist in addressing some ofthe outcomes ofthe course(s) or
components ofthe course(s); orto assist in meeting the outcomes across two or more
grade levels.
Authorized Teaching resources are those teaching resources identified as the best
available resources to support the implementation of programs of study and courses;
they may be teacher guides to accompany student resources or teacher professional
resources. The authorized teaching guides are listed with the student resources.
Note: Alberta Learning strongly recommends that teachers read all
selections in the student resources and all activities in the teacher
guides prior to using them with students. Careful consideration
should be given to the sensitivities of both the student audience
and the community.
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SENIOR HIGH ESL PROGRAM ORGANIZATION (LEVELS)
The Senior High English as a Second Language Program of Studies is organized into five
levels.
Level 1 is intended for students who are acquiring literacy for the first time or who have had
significant gaps in previous schooling.
Level 2 in intended for students who have little or no experience with English prior to entering
Alberta schools.
Level 3 is intended for students who have some competency in English and need a program
focused specifically on language development for academic learning.
Level 4 is intended for students who are able to succeed in most high school courses with
consistent support in English language development for academic learning.
Level 5 students receive assistance with subject specific language development in a variety of
ways, such as in learning centres, from peer coaching and with teacher assistance.
ORGANIZATION OF THE RESOURCE LIST
The list of English as a Second Language (ESL) authorized resources is organized in two parts:
Part I: Resource List: Basic, Support, Teaching
Student basic resources followed by student support and authorized teaching resources
are listed alphabetically. Each entry provides the following information:
• title of resource
• copyright date
• type of authorization
levels(s) authorized for
. format
• summary description ofthe resource
• supplier name, order number and price.
Part II: Annotated Bibliography Listed Alphabetically by Title
Each of the resources in Part I has a corresponding annotation in Part II.
Each annotation identifies:
• the ESL level(s) forwhich the resource is authorized, the category of authorization
(student basic, student support or authorized teaching, and if authorized for another
curricular area)
. the format ofthe resource (print, video, CD-ROM) by the use of icon
publisher information and notes where the resource is available. If a resource is a
part ofa series, other authorized titles in the series are cross-referenced.
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AVAILABILITY
Most ofthe new Alberta resources are available for purchase from:
Learning Resources Centre
12360 - 142 Street, Edmonton, AB T5L 4X9
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: 780^22-9750
Internet: http://www.lrc.learninq.gov.ab.ca
LRC order numbers and prices (as ofthe printing ofthis list) are included for each resource.
The cost of resources is subject to change without notice. Those resources available for
purchase directly from the vendors/distributors are so noted; a list ofvendors is located at the
end ofthis document.
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Part I: Resource List:
Basic, Support and Teaching
Senior High English as a Second Language
(ESL)
August 2004