The document outlines an English language learning task for students with three different levels of difficulty. For beginners, the task involves matching vocabulary words to pictures. For intermediate students, the task involves using present continuous tense to describe pictures in complete sentences. For advanced students, the task involves writing a persuasive essay on a given topic using proper grammar, vocabulary and supporting evidence. Rubrics are provided to assess student performance in each task.

1. Transpo rtation Maggie Gao EFL 502 Professor: Liane Haslauer 6/9/2008

2. Background information Students EFL students Teenage (14-18) 1 st language: Chinese 13 students Tasks overview Write a persuasive essay according to a given topic Use complete sentences and Present Continuous Tense to describe pictures Match vocabulary with pictures Task Level 5 Advanced Level 3 Intermediate Level 1 Beginning Language Level

3. Level 1 Beginning Task: Match vocabulary with pictures Materials: pictures and word cards Lesson Post pictures on BB Post word cards under pictures Practice Task Expectation Assessment: checklist

4. Level 3 Intermediate Task: Use complete sentences and Present Continuous Tense to describe pictures Materials: pictures Lesson: Brainstorm Grammar point Task Language supports: Grammar point and sentences structure: The Present Continuous Tense, subject+be+verbing Words: ride (riding), drive (driving), travel (traveling) and so on Expectation: Assessment: rubric

5. Level 5 Advanced Task: Write a persuasive essay according to a given topic Materials: handouts Lesson: Introduce two topics Introduce direction Task Expectation Assessment: rubric

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7. back bicycle ship plane train car

8. Link and match pictures with vocabulary pictures Vocabulary Plane Car Ship Bicycle Train back

9. back Bicycle Plane Ship Train Car Whether student can match word with picture (Yes/No) Words Date Name

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11. back All sentences are not complete sentences. Most of the sentences are not complete sentences. Most of the sentences are complete sentences. All sentences are complete sentences. Sentence Student makes 3 or more than 3 errors in spelling. Student makes 2 errors in spelling. Student makes 1 error in spelling. Student makes no error in spelling. Spelling Student doesn’t understand The Present Continuous Tense, and makes 3 errors. Student maybe understands The Present Continuous Tense, and makes 2 errors. Student understands The Present Continuous Tense, but makes 1 error. Student understands The Present Continuous Tense, and can use it without error. Grammar 1 – Below Standards 2 – Approaching Standards 3 – Meets Standards 4 – Above Standards Task: Use complete sentences and Present Continuous Tense to describe a picture

12. Handouts with topics and direction: Topic 1: You need to travel from your home to a place 40 miles (64 kilometers) away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you could use. Tell which method of travel you would choose. Give specific reasons for your choice. Topic 2: Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people's lives. • Automobiles • Bicycles • Airplanes Direction: Students will have 30 minutes to plan and write the essay. The essay should be between 300-350 words. Students’ score will be given from three parts: content (whether you provide a clear, strong statement of your position on the topic, and whether you provide enough evidence to support your position statement.), vocabulary, and grammar. back

13. back Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content. Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content. Grammar Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from the meaning. Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced. Vocabulary There is no position statement. Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence. A position statement is present, but does not make the author's position clear. Includes 2 pieces of evidence that support the position statement. The position statement provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic. Includes 2 more pieces of evidence that support the position statement. The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic. Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence that support the position statement. Content 1 – Below Standards 2 – Approaching Standards 3 – Meets Standards 4 – Above Standards Task: Write a persuasive essay according to a given topic