ELD Level 3

English Language Development (ELD) III  

Grade Level: 9-12

This double-period course for intermediate ELs is designed as a bridge from EL to mainstream English. The curriculum for ELD III is aligned with English I. Heavy emphasis is given to literature of various genres, writing, grammar, and vocabulary acquisition. Students in this course may also take other sheltered classes in the Mathematics, Science, and Social Sciences departments. To exit ELD II and go into mainstream English, students must read at an 8th grade level and be able to write a coherent essay. This class may be repeated for credit towards graduation; however English credits for UC/CSU requirements are only counted once.

This course meets the UC/CSU A-G “b” english requirements.