Слайд 1DEVELOPING PRODUCTIVE SKILLS AT B1-B2 LEVELS
Слайд 2
QUALITY OF LEARNING, AS WELL AS QUANTITY, IS IMPORTANT
Слайд 4Process writing: process vs. product
focus on the process of writing that
leads to the final written product
help student writers to understand their own composing process
place central importance on the process of revision
Слайд 5Process writing: stages
brainstorming/ getting or developing ideas/ making notes
organising ideas/ planning
drafting
editing
proofreading
re-drafting/ or writing a final version
Слайд 6Can Do statements (B1-B2)
1) CAN present arguments, using a limited range
of expressions.
2) CAN use a range of everyday vocabulary generally appropriately, with occasional inappropriate use of less common lexis.
3) CAN use simple grammatical forms with a good degree of control.
4) CAN write a simple report of a factual nature and begin to evaluate, advise, etc.
5) CAN write about topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
Слайд 7Can Do statements (B1-B2)
1) CAN present arguments, using a limited range
of expressions. B2
2) CAN use a range of everyday vocabulary generally appropriately, with occasional inappropriate use of less common lexis. B2
3) CAN use simple grammatical forms with a good degree of control. B1
4) CAN write a simple report of a factual nature and begin to evaluate, advise, etc. B2
5) CAN write about topics which are familiar or of personal interest. B1
Слайд 8PET, Writing, part 3 (1)
This is a part of a letter
you receive from an English friend.
“For my homework project I have to write about a special day that people celebrate in your country.
Which special day should I write about? What information should I include?”
Now write a letter to your friend in about 100 words.
Слайд 9PET, Writing, part 3 (2)
Your English teacher has asked you to
write a story.
Your story must begin with this sentence:
Jo looked at the map and decided to go left.
Write your story in about 100 words.
Слайд 10Task types in the Writing paper (CE: First)
An essay
An article
A letter/email
A review
A story
Слайд 11An essay
Always for the teacher – quite a formal style, don’t
use contractions.
Introductory paragraph – don’t copy the topic, set the same problem in different words. Be sure that the topic is the same!
Setout your opinion clearly.
Separate positive and negative points and put them in separate paragraphs.
Summarise your opinion in the final paragraph.
Use linking words and phrases to help your readers follow the ideas.
Слайд 12An article
Usually for an English-language magazine (semi-formal – formal?)
Eye-catching title
Interesting introduction
(can include one or two questions to get the reader’s interest)
Make your article lively and interesting
Well-developed conclusion that summarises your opinion
Descriptive and opinion language
Слайд 13A story
Do not change the given sentence!
Be careful to use the
names and pronouns supplied.
Make your story interesting/exciting. Where appropriate, use short sentences to create suspense.
Don’t make the plot too complicated or far-fetched.
Use a variety of narrative tenses.
Use a range of linking words to sequence events and to signal time changes.
Try to use words that paint a picture for your reader (colourful words rather than very simple vocabulary).
Слайд 14A letter/email
In response to the situation outlined in the question.
Register –
depending on the specified target reader, e.g. a classmate or a school principal
Слайд 15A review
Give your review a title.
Mention: the type of book/film; the
characters; some of the story; what makes the book/film different.
Use plenty of adjectives to describe: the book/film; how you feel about it.
Слайд 17Skills to be developed
Essays need to present an argument and give
reasons for the argument. Students need to be taught to:
plan effectively
give opinions and agree or disagree in a formal or neutral way
paragraph appropriately
use linking words or phrases appropriately and effectively
write appropriate opening and concluding paragraphs.
Слайд 18Linking words and expressions
In order to decide whether to .... or
not
Firstly/secondly/finally/eventually
Besides/moreover/furthermore
Similarly
To consider the advantages and disadvantages
The reason why
Last but not least
In spite of/despite
Whereas
introduce new ideas
Introduce and order new ideas
add information
comparison
weigh up arguments
give reasons
conclude
contrast
contrast
Слайд 20Part 2 questions
What is the situation?
What are you writing about?
Why are
you writing?
Who is going to read it?
Слайд 21Part 2 task
context
topic
purpose
target reader
Слайд 22Assessment criteria (B1-C2)
Content
Communicative Achievement
Organisation
Language
How well the candidate has fulfilled the task.
How
appropriate the writing is for the task and whether the candidate has used the appropriate register.
The way the candidate puts together the piece of writing; is it logical and ordered? Are the ideas linked together well?
Focuses on vocabulary and grammar, including range and how accurate it is.
Слайд 24You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend John, who
writes:
…My brother has just graduated from University. He is a lawyer now. What professions are the most prestigious in Russia? What kind of money-making jobs in Russia do not require a university degree? Do you want to go to college, why, or why not?
This summer we are going on a three-day bicycle trip…
Слайд 25Dear John,
Thanks for you letter! It’s so nice to hear from
you. How are you? I hope that everything is OK.
I bet you are on cloud nine because of your future bicycle trip. Who are you going there with? Where do you plan to go? What are you going to take with you?
As for your question, the most prestigious professions in Russia are a banker and a lawyer. I think that all money-making require a university degree as people must be able to cope with them. Going to college is my dream because I want to become a qualificated teacher.
As for me, I’m up to my eyes with revision before my math test.
Oh, I must be off now to walk my dog.
Love,
Ann
Слайд 26ЕГЭ: The circus is the best entertainment for children.
What is your
opinion? Do you agree with the statement?
Some people consider the circus to be the best kind of entertainment for children. This belief has been we—know and acceptable worldwide for decades – since the very beginning of the circus existence – or even longer.
We didn’t know for sure who was the first to invent and organize a circus, but, in my opinion, their man objective was to create a place for people to have fun and entertain themselves at. However, I find most of the circus’ programs very dangerous to perform and scary to look at. There’s no guarantee that no one will get injured, and something like a fire show might influence children in a bad way.
Слайд 27But those things don’t really matter to those who enjoy it.
There are people who find the circus performances hilarious and worth appreciating. Some even participate in shows themselves – perhaps, out of the need of adrenaline of simple boredom.
In defense of my opinion, there’s also mild nudity and inappropriate movements in certain parts of a show. And the last, but not the least important – the clowns look extremely creepy, and a legitimate phobia of them exists for a reason.
In conclusion: we are all different. A lot of people enjoy the circus and visit it frequently, the others, like me, find it ridiculous in a bad way or even scary. Nonetheless, I don’t judge those who appreciate it.
Слайд 29The thrill of speaking is …
... the ability to express ourselves
and
communicate our ideas, opinions and
emotions clearly.
Слайд 30CEFR B1 Speaking descriptors
I can deal with most situations likely to
arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions.
Слайд 31CEFR B2 Speaking descriptors
CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly
wide range of topics
CAN ask for clarification and further explanation
CAN express own opinion and present arguments to a limited extent
CAN answer predictable or factual questions.
Слайд 32Key words
B 1 – limited and simple
B 2 – fairly wide
range
Слайд 33 Speaking
Speaking subskills
making use of grammar, vocabulary and functions
making use of
register to speak appropriately
using features of connected speech
using body language
producing different text types
oral fluency (normal speed; little hesitation, repetition or self-correction and smooth use of connected speech)
using interactive strategies
Слайд 34Assessment criteria
Grammar and Vocabulary
Discourse Management
Pronunciation
Interactive Communication
Global Achievement
control, range, appropriacy
extent, relevance, coherence,
cohesion
intonation, stress, individual sounds
initiating, responding, development
overall effectiveness
Слайд 36PET, Part 1
These questions should have LONGER answers – give reasons
and examples
If the examiner says ‘Thank you’, then it’s time to stop
Слайд 37PET, Part 2
Ask your partner questions
Agree and disagree with each other
Talk
about the people in the picture, not yourselves
Talk about all the pictures
Give reasons for what you say
If the examiner says ‘Thank you’, then it’s time to stop
Слайд 38PET, Part 3
Use the vocabulary that is in the picture
Begin with
the situation and then move on to the details
Talk about the people, the activities, the objects and the background (how to extend – talk about ages, what they’re wearing, what is there at the background)
Use the present continuous tense to talk about the activities
Give reasons for what you say
Слайд 39PET, Part 4
Look at each other
Ask each other questions
Show interest in
what your partner say
Give examples and reasons for what you say
Give your partner a chance to speak
Слайд 41CE: First, Speaking, Part 2 testing focus
organising a larger unit
of discourse
comparing
describing
expressing opinions
Слайд 43CE: First, Speaking, Part 3 testing focus
sustaining an interaction
exchanging ideas
expressing and
justifying opinions
comparing
agreeing and/or disagreeing
suggesting
speculating
evaluating
reaching a decision through negotiation
Слайд 44Part 3: sample task (2min.+1min.)
Part 3
Слайд 45Part 3 (1 min.)
Now you have about a minute to decide
which two would be the easiest to learn to do well?
Слайд 46Cambridge English: First for Schools (FCE)
Kok Wee Chris
Grammar and Vocabulary 5 3
Discourse Management 5 3
Pronunciation 4 3
Interactive Communication 4 3
Global Achievement 4 3
Слайд 47Good candidates, Speaking
Listen carefully and react
Show their interest
Interact
Move the conversation
forward
Use eye contact
Body language to encourage partner
Слайд 48Good candidates, Speaking (2)
Resourceful in their use of language (Part
2)
Find a way of expressing themselves (paraphrasing) (Part 2)
Balance fluency and accuracy
Help their partner
Слайд 49Good candidates, Speaking (3)
- Can overcome nerves
Can maintain the
flow for a full time (know how long a minute is)
Know they have to extend some answers
Are not put off when examiner interrupts
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