1
Formative Assessment
Intermediate Stage (Grade six )
First & Second Terms ( 40%)
No GC CS Suggested Activities Assessment Tools
I. Listening
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
- Listen to information and match them with pictures
- Listen & follow instructions either orally or physically
- Listen to predict what people are going to talk about
- Identify the main speakers, the aim of the dialogue,
and opinions of speakers after listening
- Listen to a short text or a dialogue & give supportive
verbal/nonverbal listening cues
- Listen and take turns while having a discussion
- Listen to recognise famous places in Kuwait using
picture cues
Observation
Oral presentation
Worksheets
(C.W & H.W)
Quizzes
Projects
Discussions
participation
Questions
Oral responses
Self-assessment Peer assessment
Apps(applications) ..etc.
II. Speaking
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
- Engage in group discussions using grade appropriate
speech acts (opinion, advice, warning, etc.)
- Describe pictures/places/activity, etc. in pairs/groups.
- Ask & answer questions on a variety of topics
- Conduct an everyday telephone conversation
- Express interests, likes and dislikes when talking
about countries in pairs
- Use expressions of politeness when planning a project
- Present information about a scientific experiment
orally
- Discuss interesting places in other countries
Observation
Oral presentation
Projects
Quizzes
Questions
Oral responses
Self-assessment Peer -assessment Apps(applications)
Role plays
Discussions ..etc.
Ministry of Education التربية وزارة
ELT General Supervision اإلنجليسية للغة العام الفني التوجيه
School Year 2017 – 2018 2018 -2017: الدراسي العام
2
Formative Assessment -Intermediate Stage (Grade six ) تابع
No GC CS Suggested Activities Assessment Tools
III. Reading
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
- -Read fiction/nonfiction texts in order to answer
questions - State if sentences are true or false according to text - Determine the main idea of a text, recount the key
details and explain how they support the main idea - Ask and answer questions to demonstrate
understanding of a text - Suggest a suitable title or ending to a story - Read to form simple judgments regarding events or characters. - Identify words and phrases in texts that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. - Read short different texts in English via newspapers /websites/social networks /advertisements to complete a project.
Observation
Oral presentation
Worksheets
(C.W & H.W)
Projects
Discussions
Quizzes
Questions
Oral responses
Self-assessment
Peer assessment
Apps (applications) ..etc.
IV. Writing
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
- Reordering words to make sentences . - Reordering sentences to make a paragraph/ correcting simple grammatical mistakes. - Write an e-mail to a friend introducing self and interest - Write a well-connected text with the help of picture
cues. - Re-write the sentence using the proper punctuation
marks in good cursive. - Participate in writing projects on a given topic using the writing process. - Use linking words and phrases to connect ideas. - Write an advert. about interesting places you can visit in Kuwait. - Write a report with the help of picture cues. - Produce complete and meaningful sentences / texts.
Observation
Oral presentation
PPT Presentation
Worksheets
Diaries/ journals
(C.W & H.W)
Projects
Quizzes
Questions
Self-assessment
Self-assessment
Peer assessment
Apps (applications) ..etc.
NB:- For formative assessment
- Each curriculum standard should be assessed at least TWICE each term.
- Projects should be done in the classroom.
- All worksheets and quizzes should be kept in the student's portfolio.
- Varied assessment tools to be applied. ELT Supervisor General Suzan Al-Bashiti
3
Summative Assessment
Intermediate Stage (Grade Six) First & Second Terms & Second session (60 Marks )
Time Allowed: Two Hours
No GC Types of questions Item Mark Total
I.
Reading
A) Vocabulary:
a) Multiple choice questions (a, b, c and d) b) Fill in the spaces with words from the list
B) Reading Comprehension:
Fiction / non-fiction texts (140-160 words) (Article/short story/advert/e-mail/e-card)
a) Multiple choice questions (a, b, c and d)
Questions should include: - Words reference - unfamiliar vocabulary synonym/antonym - main idea of a paragraph/ best title - purpose of the writer ( Inference )
b) Productive questions ( implicit – explicit )
4 4
4
2
2
1½
2½
3
8
6
10
6
14 30
II.
Writing
A) Grammar:
a) Choose the correct answer (A paragraph of 4 sentences with four gaps ) ( 3 alternatives for each gap ) b) Do as shown between brackets ( ask questions – negative – passive – conditional ... etc.)
B) Writing: One paragraph of 6 sentences ,with the help of guide words
(report/short story/e-card/e-mail/description with a picture provided ) (Up to 6 guide words)
C) Spelling: Missing letters in words (4 words in 2 sentences with 2 missing letters each)
4
2
--
4
2 1½
--
1
8
3
15
4
10 30
Grand Total 24 60
Ministry of Education التربية وزارة
ELT General Supervision اإلنجليسية للغة العام الفني التوجيه
School Year 2017 – 2018 2018- 2017: الدراسي العام
4
Summative Assessment تابع
Intermediate Stage (Grade Six)
First & Second Terms & Second session
Rubrics for Checking Writing
Rubrics Mark Total Mark
Exposition of ideas and number of sentences 12
15
Grammar & spelling 1
Handwriting 1
punctuation 1
NB:
All types of questions should be tackled.
Reading and writing materials should be age and level appropriate and within Ss' experience.
Vocabulary & grammar items to be selected from the target language from the evaluation
period.
Two marks to be deducted for changing the format.
ELT Supervisor General
Suzan Al-Bashiti
Ministry of Education وزارة التربية
ELT General Supervision التوجيه الفني العام للغة اإلنجليسية
School Year 2017 – 2018 2018- 2017: العام الدراسي
1
Ministry of Education وزارة التربية ELT General Supervision التوجيه الفني العام للغة اإلنجليزية
School Year 2017 – 2018 2018 – 2017: العام الدراسي ===============================================================================================
Formative Assessment Intermediate Stage (Grade Seven)
First & Second Terms (40 %)
GC CS Suggested Activities Assessment Tools
I. L
iste
nin
g 1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Listen to a story in order to sequence events or pictures
Listen and complete a story
Listen to a dialogue/ text in order to initiate a discussion
Listen to a dialogue/conversation in order to act out/engage in concrete situations
Listen to a story and talk about main events/characters
Listen and make predictions.
Listen and retell a story
Listen and respond to instructions
Listen and carry out different tasks (MCQs - T/F- complete a table, ..etc)
Listen and ask questions
Listen and paraphrase
Listen to a short text or a dialogue and give supportive verbal/ nonverbal listening cues
Listen and take turns while having a discussion
Listen to identify facts related to other school subjects from TV documentaries to complete a project
Observation
Oral presentation
Worksheets
(C.W & H.W)
Quizzes
Projects
Discussions
participation
Questions
Oral responses
Self-assessment
Peer -assessment Apps( applications)
..etc.
II. S
pe
ak
ing
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Discuss different issues (e.g. problems faced by physically challenged people) in classroom discussions
Take part in an interview about jobs
Talk about previous experiences
Exchange opinion / ask for and give information
Ask and answer questions about familiar topics using visual cues
Ask for and provide explanations
Role-play varied situations using agreement/disagreement phrases when talking about sport, nationalities ..etc.
Describe pictures/ events in pairs or groups
Present different topics orally using visual aids/other sources of media
Observation
Oral presentation
Projects
Quizzes
Questions
Oral responses
Self-assessment
Peer -assessment
Apps( applications)
Role plays
Discussions ..etc.
2
Formative Assessment/ Intermediate Stage ( Grade Seven ) First & Second Terms تابع
NB:- For formative assessment - Each curriculum standard should be assessed at least TWICE each term. - Projects should be done in the classroom. - All worksheets and quizzes should be kept in the student's portfolio. - Varied assessment tools to be applied. ELT Supervisor General
Suzan Al- Bashiti
GC CS Suggested Activities Assessment Tools
III. R
ea
din
g
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Read and complete a table
Read an article and match each paragraph with its suitable main idea
Mention the topic and the purpose of various texts
Read an article and take notes
Read then guess the ending of a text
Read to determine the main idea of a
paragraph and to make inferences
Paraphrase events of a story/a text
Read and discuss the suitable title
Read about different topics and perform multi
tasks using the internet
Read and answer questions (MCQ- T/F ..etc)
Present their favourite readings in an oral
presentation
Select information from various sources related
to other subjects to complete a project or for
different tasks
Observation
Oral presentation
Worksheets
(C.W & H.W)
Projects
Discussions
Quizzes
Questions
Oral responses
Self-assessment Peer –assessment
Apps( applications)
..etc.
IV. W
riti
ng
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Write short paragraphs about familiar topics of personal interest with the help of guide words (email/ e-card/ report)
Write instructions and directions
Plan a writing topic using any of the pre-writing strategies (mind maps, graphic organizers) Write the first draft of a report, exchange
and evaluate it in pairs Revise the report with regard to the
logic of ideas, grammar and spelling accuracy ..etc
Edit the report in its final version for being published
Explain viewpoints in simple sentences
Compose short paragraphs about familiar topics related to other school subjects using different digital resources
Write journals of 4-6 sentences expressing opinions or experiences about familiar topics
Fill in the missing letters (words in sentences)
Observation
Oral presentation
PPT Presentation
Worksheets
Diaries/ journals
(C.W & H.W)
Projects
Quizzes
Questions
Self-assessment Peer –assessment
Apps( applications)
..etc.
Ministry of Education وزارة التربية ELT General Supervision التوجيه الفني العام للغة اإلنجليزية
School Year 2017 – 2018 2018 – 2017: العام الدراسي ===============================================================================================
Summative Assessment (60 Marks) Intermediate Stage (Grade Seven)
First / Second Term and Second Session Time: (2 hours)
G.C Types of questions Item Mark Total
I. R
ead
ing
A) Vocabulary: a) Multiple choice questions (a, b, c & d)
b) Gap-filling
B) Reading Comprehension: Unseen passage: fiction/ non-fiction texts (160 – 180 words) (e-mail / e-card / article/ short story) a) Multiple choice questions (a, b, c and d)
Questions should include: - word reference - unfamiliar vocabulary synonym /antonym - main idea of a paragraph / best title - purpose of the writer ( Inference )
b) Productive questions ( implicit – explicit )
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
8
8
8
6
Total 15 30
II. W
riti
ng
A) Grammar:
a) Choose the correct answer
(A paragraph of 3 sentences with three gaps ) ( 3 choices for each gap ) b) Do as shown between brackets ( join sentences, make questions, negation, passive, conditionals,…etc.) B) Writing:
(A report / an e-mail / an article) of 8 sentences with the help of guide words. (up to 6 guide words) Writing should include ( a topic sentence, supporting ideas and a conclusion) C) Spelling:
Missing letters in words (two sentences: two words in each sentence with two missing letters each)
3
3
1
2
3
6
2 marks to be considered
for using planning
(mind mapping/
graphic organizers)
2
15
17
4 1 4
Total 10 30
Grand Total 25 60
ELT Supervisor General Suzan Al-Bashiti
Ministry of Education وزارة التربية ELT General Supervision التوجيه الفني العام للغة اإلنجليزية
School Year 2017 – 2018 2018 – 2017: العام الدراسي ===============================================================================================
Summative Assessment تابع
Intermediate Stage (Grade Seven) First/Second Term and Second Session (60 Marks)
Rubrics for Checking Writing
Rubrics Mark Total Mark
Planning (mind mapping / graphic organizers) 2
17
Exposition of ideas, paragraphing and number of sentences 12
Spelling and grammar 1
Handwriting 1
Punctuation 1
NB. All types of questions should be tackled.
Reading and writing materials should be age and level appropriate and within Ss’ experience.
Vocabulary and grammar items to be selected from the target language of the evaluation period.
Two marks to be deducted for changing the format.
ELT Supervisor General Suzan AL-Bashiti
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