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Asset Preliminary - Writing about the area where you live

         

Objectives: 

 To describe the area where you live

              -        say where you live

-        locate it on the map

-        say what type of place it is (opinions + pros & cons)

-        say what there is / there isn't

              -      say what activities / sports people can do 

 

Outcomes:

A text of about 90 words (it could be made up of different paragraphs that function as captions to pictures) first in a draft form (written in your exercise book) then reproduced in one of the following formats:

Ø       a poster on paper

Ø      a Glog*   ( www.glogster.com/edu/ - see teacher for username & password )

Ø      an electronic book (produced using www.toondoo.com)

 

Resources:

Here you can find a sieries of HotPotatos exercises. Click on the index. Find also a page with the key vocabulary needed.

 

Describing_the_LOCAL_ENVURONMENT_HotPotatoes_index

Vocab_LOCAL_ENVIRONMENT.doc

 

I CAN DO statements for WRITING

Grade 4

I can write a short text on a familiar topic, adapting language which I have already learnt.

Grade 5

I can write a short text on a range of familiar topics, using simple sentences.

Grade 6

I can write a text, giving and seeking information and opinions, using a variety of structures (present. past, future)

On completing grade 6

You should be able to use and adapt learnt language relating to a range of predictable everyday matters. You should be able to write simple texts using descriptive language, with spelling that is generally accurate. You should be able to recognise the difference between past, present and future events and be familiar with simple forms of the verb tenses.

ASSET PRELIMINARY - Writing about a fashion or sport celebrity

 

 

Objectives: 

 To write about a celebrity saying

-        her/his name and age

-        her/his profession

-        what s/he looks like

-        where s/he lives

-        what s/he likes doing in her/his spare time and why

-        what s/he would like to do in the future

Outcomes:

A text of about 90 words (it could be made up of different paragraphs that function as captions to pictures) in one of the following formats:

Ø       a poster on paper

Ø      a Glog*   ( www.glogster.com/edu/ - see teacher for username & password )

Ø      a written text on paper (handwritten or word processed)

Ø      a booklet obtained from an A3 sheet folded eight times

Ø      a PowerPoint presentation

  

I CAN DO statements for WRITING

Grade 4

I can write a short text on a familiar topic, adapting language which I have already learnt.

Grade 5

I can write a short text on a range of familiar topics, using simple sentences.

Grade 6

I can write a text, giving and seeking information and opinions, using a variety of structures (present. past, future)

On completing grade 6

You should be able to use and adapt learnt language relating to a range of predictable everyday matters. You should be able to write simple texts using descriptive language, with spelling that is generally accurate. You should be able to recognise the difference between past, present and future events and be familiar with simple forms of the verb tenses.

 

Asset Preliminary - WRITING Practice

Here you can find a series of Hotpotatoes exercises to help you revising important vocabulary and structures and develop further your writing skills - just click on the links below (index) and move through the exercises by clicking on "next activity".

Worksheets with the key vocabulary are posted under each series of games. At the end you can also fine some possible tasks to practise for the writing exam. To download them, right-click on the link and "Save as...".

Describing_the_LOCAL_ENVIRONMENT_index

Vocab_LOCAL_ENVIRONMENT

Describing_OTHERS_index

Describing_CLOTHES_index

Describing_YOUR_HOUSE_index

Describing_YOURSELF_index

Sample TASKS

Task_Family_&_Home.doc

Asset Languages Preliminary - Speaking Exam

Your Asset Languages Preliminary Speaking Exam will be structured as follows:

Part 1 : Task 1        (1 - 1 ½ minutes)

You introduce yourself (not assessed), then you answer some questions on a specific topic.

Part 1 : Task 2        (2½ - 3  minutes)

You are given photo and 15 seconds to study it. Then, you describe it. This is followed by a general comment (some questions) on the topic in the picture.

Part 2                     (2 minutes)

A presentation on a topic of your choice (eg. a holiday, a hobby, etc.)

The following task is similar to an Asset photo description task (preliminary) - look at the pictures and record your comments.