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SPECIFICATION OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR TERM 3
Review of summative assessment for term 3
Duration of the summative assessment -40 minutes
Listening – 10 minutes
Reading – 10 minutes
Writing - 20 minutes
Speaking task is conducted separately.
Total marks -22
The structure of the summative assessment
This Summative Assessment consists of 12 questions : listening, reading, writing and speaking. Different types of tasks are used in the Summative Assessment for the term.
Reordering tasks require learners to put options in the order of mentioning.
Multiple choice tasks consists of several possible answers from which the correct one should be selected.
True/False tasks require learners to indicate whether the provided option right or wrong.
Open-ended tasks require learners follow instructions of the task, answer questions in words, expressions and sentences.
Transcript for listening task can be found in linking. Also it can be found after the mark scheme.
The content of the summative assessment for the 3 term should be selected on topics “ Our health” and “Holidays and Travel” and “Reading for Pleasure”.
Characteristic of tasks for summative assessment for the 3 term
Unit
Strand
Learning objective
Total number of questions
Question №
Type of question
Task description
Time
Total marks
Our health
Holidays and travel
Reading for Pleasure
Listening
6.2.8.1(6.L8)
Understand supported narratives including some extended talk, on a range of general and curricular topics
5
1
2
3
4
5
Reordering
Multiple choice
Each learner works individually. The task enables learners to identify supported narratives in extended talk. The task consist of 5 questions. Learners listen to the recording twice on the topic “The airport” and do the task below. Match the time with the action1-3 and choose the right option for questions 4-5.
10 minutes
5
Reading
6.4.4.1(6.R4)Read independently a limited range of short simple fiction and non-fiction texts
5
1
2
3
4
5
True/False
Open
ended
Each learner works individually. The task enables learners to work independently with the text and deduce the meaning out of the context. Learners read the text on topic “Health” and answer the questions. In questions 1-3 learners indicate True and False options. In questions 4-5 learners answer open ended questions.
10 minutes
5
Writing
6.5.5.1(6.W5)
Develop with support coherent arguments supported when necessary by examples and reasons for a limited range of written genres in familiar general and curricular topics
6.5.6.1(6.W6)Link, with minimal support, sentences into coherent paragraphs using basic connectors on a growing range of familiar general topics
6.6.8.1(6.UE8)
Use future form “will” to make offers, promises, and predictions on a growing range of familiar general and curricular topics
1
1
Open
ended
Each learner works individually. Learner should choose one topic. They should write on topics “Food” or “Holidays and Travel”. While writing they should provide arguments supported by examples and link these sentences into coherent paragraph with the use of future form “will”.
They should follow the structure and answer the questions in full sentences. Learners should write with grammatical accuracy using appropriate topic related vocabulary. Writing tasks can be differentiated by using pictures as a support for learners. Teachers can use own pictures for writing tasks which are familiar to learners as a support.
20 minutes
6
Speaking
6.3.4.1(6.S4)
Respond with limited flexibility at both sentence and discourse level to unexpected comments on a range of general and curricular topics
6.3.6.1(6.S6)
Communicate meaning clearly at sentence and discourse level during pair, group and whole class exchanges.
1
1
Open ended
Learners pair up and have a two-way conversation on topics : “Reading for pleasure”, “Holidays and Travel”. They have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minute to talk on the topic. Learners are provided with questions for a discussion. They should ask each other questions and answer sufficiently to keep interaction going and make sure that the meaning is clear to each partner. Teacher can feel free to use topical pictures to help learners to develop imagination. Teacher can cut the number of the questions from the card or ask additional questions to support learners if necessary.
Each pair talks for 2 minutes.
6
Total
40 minutes (Excluding speaking)
Specification of Summative Assessment for term “English Language”,Grade 6
Tasks for the Summative Assessment for the term 3
Listening
Task 1. Listen to the story twice and do the task below. Match the time with the action.
Transcript for listening task can be found after the mark scheme
0 = D
0
8.15
A
It leaves at
1
9.15
B
We have to be at the airport at
2
10.15
C
We have to leave the house at
3
12.15
D
So maybe we better leave at
[3]
Task2. Choose the right option.
4.It`s better to get there …
A) in time
B) too early
C) too late [1]
5. How often does happen on freeways ?
A) every day
B) never
C) seldom [1]
Total [5]
Reading
Task. Read the essay about health.
Health
Good health is very important for every person. Moreover, there is nothing more important than health. Wise people even say: “Health is above wealth”, because if you don’t care of your health, you can’t study or work properly.
The best way to stay healthy is to do regular morning exercise, to eat healthy products, to sleep at least 8 hours a day and to quit bad habits. The good thing is that people are becoming more health-conscious. In my opinion, the number of smoking and alcohol drinking people is decreasing in our country. This is happening because people started to understand how dangerous these two bad habits are.
Obesity is another health problem. People, who eat lots of fattening food and do almost no exercise, are often overweight. A healthy diet involves many fruit and vegetables, seafood and wholegrain products. Salt, sugar and fat should be avoided. Excessive dieting can be also dangerous. Some people refuse to eat meat and become vegetarian. However, doctors say that meat is an excellent source of good nutrition.
Following these simple rules regularly is the only way to promote our health.
Link for text.https://www.en365.ru/health1.htm
Mark sentences as True or False.
In author’s opinion obesity is health problem.
True False [1]
The number of smoking and alcohol drinking people is increasing in our country.
Task. Choose ONE of the topics below. Follow the tips for writing.
Write about 25-35 words.
Answer all questions with the relevant information.
Give arguments supported by examples.
Use future form “will”
Topic 1. “Food”
Write about your favorite food.
Tell about what kinds of food do you know?
Tell about what kinds of fruit and vegetables do you know?
Will you choose healthy food in the future?
Topic 2.“Holidays and travel”
Write about your favorite holiday.
Tell about what kinds of holidays do you know?
Describe your best holiday.
Where will you go on next holiday?
Total [ 6 ]
Speaking
Task
Work in pairs. Choose one of the cards and make a dialogue with a partner. Ask questions for getting necessary information. You have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to talk.
Card 1
Discuss with your partner the topic “Reading for pleasure”. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:
1) What is your favorite story?
2) What is the longest book you have ever read?
3) What is your favorite time of day for reading?
4) What was the last book that you read?
5) Do you read books based on recommendations?
Card 2
Discuss with your partner the topic “Reading for pleasure”. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:
1) What is your favorite author?
2) How many books have you read in your life?
3) Did you enjoy reading books in school?
4) What is your favorite place to read?
5) What is your favorite book of all time?
Card 3
Discuss with your partner the topic “Reading for pleasure”. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:
1) What is the funniest book you have ever read?
2) How many hours do you spend reading a week?
3) What was your favorite book growing up?
4) Do you listen to music while you read?
5) What genre of book do you enjoy most?
Card 4
Discuss with your partner the topic “Reading for pleasure”. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:
1) How often do you go to the library?
2) What is the saddest book you have ever read?
3) How do you choose the books you are going to read?
4) Do you often read book before go to bed?
5) What books have you read recommended for other people?
Card 5
Discuss with your partner the topic “Holidays and travel”. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:
1) Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group? Why?
2) What countries would you like to visit? Why?
3) When was the last time you traveled?
4) What was your best trip?
5) Do you like to travel with children?
Card 6
Discuss with your partner the topic “Holidays and travel”. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:
1) Do you prefer to travel by train, bus, plane or ship?
2) What is the most interesting place you have ever visited?
3) What countries would you not like to visit? Why?
4) Have you ever been to a foreign country?
5) Do you like to travel with your mother?
Total [6]
Total marks_/22
Mark scheme
Listening and Reading
№
Answer
Mark
Additional
information
1
1C
1
2
2B
1
3
3A
1
4
A
1
5
A
1
1
True
1
2
False
1
3
False
1
4
to do regular morning exercise, to eat healthy products, to sleep at least 8 hours a day and to quit bad habits.
1
Sentences structure can vary,but the meaning should be the same.
5
8 hours a day
1
Total marks
10
CRITERIA FOR MARKING WRITING
Give a mark out of 6 for each criterion (content, organization, vocabulary and spelling, grammar and punctuation), and then calculate a mean to give an overall total out of 6.
Mark/Criterion
Content: relevance, style and register, and development of ideas
Organization: cohesion, paragraphing, and format
Vocabulary and Spelling
Grammar and Punctuation: range and accuracy
6
All content belongs to the task.
• the register fully meets the requirements of the task; Consistent and deliberate use of recorders may indicate the author’s individual style.
• All content points are fully resolved and balanced.
* Incorrect use of the register should not violate the format of the record.
It uses a number of keypads correctly and tries to use the links, but is always explicit or improper.
• apply paragraphs to separate ideas; all the paragraphs turn around an idea or similar idea; the size of each paragraph will allow for the proper and balanced development of the idea.
• Format is convenient, but can be modified for better reading.
• Uses a variety of everyday words; attempts to use less common lexical elements with random errors.
• Good control over the formation of words; may make occasional mistakes when creating less common forms of the word.
• Fill in the usual vocabulary positions correctly; very few (one or two) random spelling errors may be present.
• It can sometimes be mistaken with less common lexical elements.
• Word choice and / or spelling errors do not distort
I mean.
•Correctly records simple and complex forms of sentences and demonstrates some variety in length.
•Some complex sentences may be made, but they are usually less accurate, including punctuation.
Errors in grammar and / or punctuation do not distort the meaning.
5
• All content is relevant to the task; there may be minor omissions of the content.
• The register as a whole meets the requirements of the task; random and inconsistent register abuse can be
present.
Uses a range of basic connectors correctly.
Uses paragraphs to separate ideas; most paragraphs revolve around one idea or a set of like ideas; the size of each paragraph may reflect imbalanced development of
ideas.
Uses a range of everyday vocabulary appropriately; attempts to use less common lexical items, but may make frequent errors.
Has good control of word formation; may make errors in producing less common word
forms.
Writes simple and compound sentence forms correctly, but does not demonstrate variety in length.
Occasional errors in grammar and/or punctuation do not distort meaning.
4
Most content is relevant to the task; insignificant content omissions may be present.
The register on the whole corresponds to the requirements of the task.
Most content points are addressed, but some content points may be more fully covered than others.
Uses some basic connectors, but these may be inaccurate or repetitive.
Uses paragraphs to separate ideas, but tends to misuse paragraphing (a script is a set of very short paragraphs or some paragraphs may be much longer than other ones for no apparent reason).
The format is generally appropriate.
Uses everyday vocabulary generally appropriately, while occasionally overusing certain lexical items.
Has good control of word formation; can produce common word forms correctly.
May make infrequent errors in spelling more difficult words.
Errors in word choice and/or spelling rarely distort
meaning.
Writes simple and some compound sentence forms correctly.
While errors in grammar and/or punctuation are noticeable, meaning is rarely distorted.
3
Some content is relevant to the task; significant content omissions may be present.
The register barely corresponds to the requirements of the task.
Only some content points, which are minimally addressed.
Uses a very limited range of basic cohesive devices correctly.
Writes in paragraphs, but may not use them to separate ideas (a script may have random breaks between paragraphs).
The format may be inappropriate in places.
Uses basic vocabulary reasonably appropriately.
Has some control of word formation; can produce some common word forms correctly.
Makes frequent errors in spelling more difficult words, but simple words are spelled correctly.
Errors in word choice and/or spelling distort meaning at
Writes simple sentence forms mostly correctly.
Errors in grammar and/or punctuation may distort meaning at times.
2
Severe irrelevances and misinterpretations of the task may be present.
Only few content points, which are minimally addressed.
May use a very limited range of basic cohesive devices, and those used may not indicate a logical relationship between ideas.
Attempts to write in paragraphs, but their use may be confusing (may start every sentence with a new line).
The format may be inappropriate.
Uses an extremely limited range of vocabulary.
Has very limited control of word formation; can produce a few common word forms correctly.
Makes many errors in spelling, including a range of simple words.
Errors in word choice and/or spelling distort meaning.
Writes some simple sentence forms correctly.
Frequent errors in grammar and/or punctuation distort meaning.
1
Attempts the task, but it is largely misinterpreted and the response is barely relevant to the task.
Links are missing or incorrect.
Does not write in paragraphs at all (a script is a block of text).
The format is not appropriate.
Can only use a few isolated words and/or memorized phrases.
Has essentially no control of word formation; can barely produce any word forms.
Displays few examples of conventional spelling.
No evidence of sentence forms.
0
Does not attempt the task in any way.
OR
The response is completely irrelevant to the task.
OR
There is too little language to assess.
OR
Content is completely incomprehensible due to extremely poor handwriting :very few words are distinguishable, so there is a lack of context to verify meaning.
CRITERIA FOR MARKING SPEAKING
Give a mark out of 6 for each criterion (development and fluency,grammar and vocabulary),and then calculate a mean to give an overall total out of 6.
Mark/Criterion
Development and Fluency
Grammar and Vocabulary
6
Shows sustained ability to maintain a conversation and to make relevant contributions at some length.
Produces extended stretches of language despite some hesitation.
Can respond to change in direction of the conversation.
Pronunciation is intelligible.
Intonation is appropriate.
Produces error-free simple sentences.
Attempts some complex grammatical forms, but may make errors, which rarely cause comprehension problems.
Uses a range of appropriate vocabulary to give and exchange views on a growing range of general and curricular topics.
5
Responds relevantly and at length which makes frequent prompting unnecessary, resulting in a competent conversation.
Produces mostly extended stretches of language despite some hesitation, although instances of using short phrases may be present.
Can generally respond to change in direction of the conversation.
Pronunciation is generally intelligible.
Intonation is generally appropriate
Produces error-free simple sentences.
Uses a range of appropriate vocabulary when talking about a range of general and curricular topics.
Occasional mistakes do not cause comprehension problems.
4
Attempts to respond to questions and prompts.
Produces responses which are extended beyond short phrases, despite hesitation.
Effort will need to be made to develop the conversation; only partial success will be achieved.
Pronunciation is mostly intelligible.
May not follow English intonation patterns at times.
Frequently produces error-free simple sentences.
Uses appropriate vocabulary to talk about a limited range of general and curricular topics.
Errors may cause comprehension problems.
3
Responses tend to be brief and are characterized by frequent hesitation.
Has to be encouraged to go beyond short responses and struggles to develop a conversation.
There is a lack of intelligibility of pronunciation, but it is unlikely to impede communication.
May not follow English intonation patterns frequently.
Produces basic sentence forms and some correct simple sentences.
Uses a limited range of appropriate vocabulary to talk about a limited range of general topics.
Errors are frequent and may lead to misunderstanding.
2
Barely engages in a conversation.
Pronunciation may cause some communication difficulty.
Does not follow English intonation patterns.
Heavily relies on apparently memorized utterances.
Uses a limited range of appropriate vocabulary to talk about a very limited range of general topics.
Makes numerous errors except in memorized expressions.
1
No communication possible.
Pronunciation and intonation patterns cause difficulty for even the most sympathetic listener.
Cannot produce basic sentence forms.
Can only produce isolated words and phrases or memorized utterances.
0
No attempt at the response.
OR
No ratable language.
A source for information : Specification of Summative Assessment for term “English language” Grade 6
Transcript for listening task.
The Airport
A: What time does your plane leave? B: It leaves at 12:15.
A: When do you have to be at the airport?
B: I have to be there two hours early.
A: So we have to be at the airport at 10:15.
B: That means we have to leave the house at 9:15.
A: Well, it's an hour to get there, if there are no traffic problems.
B: So maybe we better leave at 8:15?
A: Yes, it's better to get there too early than too late.
B: I agree.
A: You never know what might happen on these freeways.
