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- 2. TEST SPECIFICATION TEST DATE: 16 OCTOBER 2021
- 3. ENS AL AIN TARGET!
- 4. The Test-takers receive four scores in the Achieve English test: • EmSAT Overall Score: a combined score for Reading and Writing, between 300 and 2000. • Reading Score: a CEFR band is awarded for Reading, which includes questions in Grammar and Vocabulary as well as different types of reading texts. Question types can include Multiple choice, drag and drop, fill-in-the-blanks, or sentence reordering. • Writing Score: a CEFR band is awarded for Writing, based on a 30-minute, 250-word typed essay on a single topic. • EmSAT Band: This is the overall CEFR level of the student between A1 and C2 combining the
- 5. STARTER- what is your current level log on to British.councilteens complete: My ENGLISH LEVEL https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/ FORMATIVE TASK Your TEACHER will record your mark as a formative task on MANAGEBAC
- 6. Lesson 1/2- ACING THE WRITING Writing: The Writing component consists of a single writing task. The response is word‐processor mediated, and test-takers are expected to write 200‐250 words. The prompt is given in English only. The task is assessed by at least two professional markers using a holistic banding scale (see Writing Scale in Appendix 3), and the test-taker is awarded a band on the CEFR scale between A1 and C2. The Writing is included in the Overall score and accounts for 25% of the overall score
- 7. THE RUBRIC
- 8. Strategies for writing Don’t write too little you have to write 200- 250 words. Make sure you do not write less than this amount or your band score may be reduced. Begin to get an idea of how many words you normally write on one line. This way you will know roughly how much you have written without having to keep counting all the words – you probably won’t have time to do this! Don’t write too much The examiner is looking for quality, not quantity! You will not necessarily get more marks for writing more, so don’t write more for no reason.This will really depend on your writing ability. Someone of a higher level who needs to spend less time checking their grammar will have time to write more. But if this is not you, then make sure you write at least the minimum number of words, then use the extra time to check your grammar.
- 9. • Organize clearly Don’t present the examiner with a wall of writing! Make sure you make use of paragraphing to divide up the different arguments or topics you are discussing. • Don’t copy the question Never copy the question! You may want to use the question (or rubric as it is called) in the introduction of both tasks in order to introduce the topic, but make sure you put it in your own words. • Use a variety of sentence structures The examiner will be looking to see what your grammatical range is so make sure you are not just using a limited range of sentence types. • To get a higher score you will need to show you can use simple, compound and complex sentence
- 10. Plenary: Task Formative VOCAB QUIZ this will be recorded on Managebac https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/english-level-test/vocabulary
- 11. EmSAT Writing Exam Practice These are examples and not the actual exam questions 1.Write 200-250 words on the following topic: Some people like to go abroad to complete their education in foreign colleges or universities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in a foreign country? 2.Write 200-250 words on the following topic: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of travelling abroad on holidays rather than staying in the UAE. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
- 12. More examples… 3.Write 200-250 words on the following topic: Some people like to work in small companies or businesses while others prefer working for large companies or government organizations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a large company or organization? 4.Write 200-250 words on the following topic: What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in the Emirates or studying abroad in another country?
- 13. 5. Write 250 words on the following topic: Speeding can be a big problem on our motorways. What are some causes of speeding and what can we do to reduce this problem? Include reasons and examples in your essay. 6.Write 250 words on the following topic: College students have different ideas of the best way to study and learn new information. In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a good language course? Give reasons and examples in your essay. 7. Write 200-250 words on the following topic: Is social media harmful or useful for young people? Explain your opinion. Use reasons and examples.
- 15. LESSON 3 –Reading …Grammar … Vocab Grammar In the Grammar sections in the test, test-takers are assessed on their ability to select the correct word or words to complete a sentence. Grammar content is primarily based on the English Grammar Profile Project (www.englishprofile.org). Questions can include multiplechoice, drag and drop, and re-ordering words to form a sentence. Vocabulary The Vocabulary sections consist of short multiple-choice vocabulary questions which assess the extent to which students know the high‐frequency words needed to function effectively in an English‐medium environment. Vocabulary content is primarily based on the English Vocabulary Project (www.englishprofile.org). The list has been screened to ensure that the words are culturally appropriate and useful in an academic context. Questions can be multiple-choice, drag and drop, or re-ordering words to form a sentence. .
- 16. Cloze Reading Passages In Cloze reading passage sections, test-takers see blanks in short (90 to 120-word) or longer (170-200 word) readings where level‐appropriate words have been removed. The removed words are presented above the text and test-takers drag the words to fill the blanks. Extended Reading This Reading section includes reading texts, including descriptive, narrative, or expository texts, ranging from 450 words to 550 words. Reading skills tested include identifying the main idea, finding simple factual details, determining pronoun reference, finding the meaning of an unfamiliar word, understanding inference (what is implied), and sequencing (understanding the order of events). Questions on reading passages are multiple-choice https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/english-level-test/reading
- 17. Single-Question Readings • This Reading section includes short descriptive, narrative, or expository texts, ranging from • 90 words to 150 words, with a single multiple-choice question. Reading skills tested include • identifying the main idea, finding simple factual details, determining pronoun reference, • finding the meaning of an unfamiliar word, understanding inference (what is implied), and • sequencing (understanding the order of events). Paragraph Builder • With this item type, students drag and reorder 4-7 sentences to form a single paragraph or a • dialogue. There are no extra sentences. Some sentences (e.g., the first one) may be • presented to help the student. In a dialogue, the speakers’ names will be presented
- 19. Reading Practice http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/vocabulary-multiple- choice-cloze/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire.htm. http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/vocabulary-multiple- choice-cloze/top-cities.htm https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/vocabulary-missing- word-cloze/mwc008-whats-wrong-with-british-food.htm https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/vocabulary-missing- word-cloze/treating-a-virus.htm https://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/119.html (word order) https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/grammar/2g100-pre-intermediate- present-perfect-past-simple-re-ordering.php
- 21. Please reach out to us if you need more help • Ms. Needha • Ms. Mattie • Ms. Naima • Mr. Mauricio