ELL 092 - Basic Writing for Spkrs. of Other Lang.

Number of Credits: 0
Basic Writing for Speakers of Other Languages, provides instruction and practice in the writing of clear, correct sentences and unified, coherent, and adequately developed paragraphs with an emphasis on English grammar and language skills necessary for success in college courses. Students will also develop the basic five- paragraph essay. Support for enhancing academic vocabulary is also provided. Students will also begin preparation of the Carroll Community College portfolio with samples of their best writing tasks. Students who successfully complete ELL-092 are eligible to take ELL 095. Six hours lecture Zero credits. Four billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENG 001 or higher.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate sentence writing skills by: (GE1, PG3, PG4) A. Writing complete sentences that express a clear, specific thought. B. Recognizing and correcting fragments and run-ons. C. Recognizing and correcting verb tense and form errors and subject-verb agreement in sentences. D. Recognizing and correcting pronoun errors. E. Recognizing and correcting comma and apostrophe errors. F. Using adjectives and adverbs properly. G. Recognizing and correcting incorrect end punctuation. H. Using quotation marks, semicolons, colons, and hyphens appropriately. I. Improving diction and word choice.
Write a well-constructed paragraph. (GE1, GE2, PG1) A. Write a clearly worded topic sentence that reveals the point students will support. B. Use clear specific details that support the topic sentence. C. Use clear organization with well chosen transitions.
Demonstrate the use of the writing process. (GE1, GE7, PG1)
Enhance vocabulary through selected readings and classroom activities.
Write a basic five paragraph essay that demonstrates the correct use of paragraph structure, unity, and coherence in a longer piece of writing. (GE1, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)