CICS - Northtown Campus – ESL 3/4

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

ESL 3/4 is a transitional ELA class for English Language Learners. It is designed to provide students with the opportunity to continue to develop essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through the study of a variety of diverse texts, including poetry, short stories, novels, and plays. They explore questions of identity and culture, while working in a collaborative setting. Another major focus of the course is to continue to facilitate growth in both content-specific and conversational English. Students will also have the opportunity to learn and/or enhance computer skills essential for high school success, along with creating and completing a community service project as a class. The materials in this class, along with the skills are aligned to WIDA, ELD standards, SAT, and CCSS.