Jenny Dooley - Virginia Evans

Contents To the student... p. 5 I. Language Passport... p. 7 II. Language Biography All About Me!... p. 8 How I Learn!... p. 9 My World of English!... p. 10 Now I Can!... p. 11 Future Plans!... p. 13 III. Dossier Chores galore!... p. 17 Hollywood legends... p. 19 Sleepy Crook!... p. 21 Hero of the day... p. 23 A piece of advice... p. 25 Gadgets... p. 27 My ideal school... p. 29 Extreme sports... p. 31 Shop till you drop... p. 33 Lost property... p. 35 Lights, Applause, Action!... p. 37 Taste luck!... p. 39 Secret messages... p. 41 Communication... p. 43 Simply the best... p. 45 Superstitions... p. 47 IV. Extra Activities... p. 49 4

To the student This Language Portfolio is your property and is intended for your personal use. It has been designed to help you improve your language learning techniques. You can use the material in the Language Portfolio to keep a record of what you learn both inside and outside the classroom throughout your school life. You can also keep any extra material given to you by your teacher in this portfolio. It is completely up to you to decide what you keep in the Language Portfolio. You may want to keep projects or other written work such as essays, poems or songs in this portfolio. You might also consider keeping computer diskettes (containing class work or projects, for example) video cassettes (of your school plays or presentations and so on), audio cassettes (of your favourite songs. stories, or presentations), pictures, certificates, report cards from your teachers, and any other materials you wish. Here is a short presentation of how you can use each section in your Language Portfolio: I Language Passport The Language Passport should be used to keep an up-to-date record of your progress in English. You can include copies of your certificates and diplomas, tests, test results, progress report cards, self-assessment cards, etc. in this section. II Language Biography The Language Biography should be used to keep an up-to-date record of your language learning which will help you evaluate your objectives and reflect on your learning techniques and inter-cultural experiences. III Dossier In this section you can keep examples of your work to illustrate your language skill, experience and achievements in English. You can file any work you do, inside or outside the class, and keep it as a record of your knowledge of the language. This section also contains prepared material which you can use. We hope you really enjoy doing these activities. Jenny Dooley Virginia Evans 5

How to organise your Language Portfolio You can include in your Language Portfolio almost anything you have produced or collected that proves your progress in English. We suggest you keep your work in plastic envelopes so that it remains in good condition. In practice, your Language Portfolio can be in any shape or size according to the material you choose to store. Your Language Portfolio can include any of the following: 6

I. Language Passport Here you can record all your achievements in the English language. You can include certificates, diplomas, progress report cards, self-assessment forms, tests, etc. You can include anything that is proof of your competence in English. Every time you add something, record it in your Language Passport Chart. MY LANGUAGE PASSPORT CHART YEAR 3 LEVEL CEF B1.1 Date Type of Material........................................................................................................................ 7

II. Language Biography All About Me! Name: Age: Date of birth: Place of birth: I am in my year of English. My English Teacher s name: Read and put a tick ( ) or a cross ( ). Some members of my family speak English. Some members of my family are from an English-speaking country. I often read English books, magazines, etc. I often watch English TV programmes. I often listen to English songs. I have extra English lessons. There is someone at home who speaks English to me. I have contact with people from English-speaking countries. I have visited/lived in the following English-speaking countries:............ 8

II. Language Biography Think about the easiest ways for you to learn something new. Read the sentences below and choose. You can choose more than one. 1 I understand words/sentences better if I... A listen to them on cassette/cd. B listen to my teacher saying them. C see them written down. D see, listen and do something with them. E other 2 I learn words/phrases better if I... A listen to them on cassette/cd. B listen to my classmates say them. C read them. D write them down. E repeat them. F act them out, sing them, etc. G hear them on a video/dvd, etc. H other How I Learn! 3 I can express myself best if I... A already know all the words I need to use. B know some of the words I need to use. C use mime, objects and pictures to help me. D already have some experience of the subject. E other 4 I learn best if I work... A on my own. B with a partner. C in groups/teams. D other 5 I am more eager to learn if... A I know why I m doing an activity. B I know an activity will help me. C I am rewarded. D an activity will help me to find out more about the things I like. E other 6 I understand grammar rules better if... A they are explained to me in my mother tongue. B I compare them with the grammar rules of my mother tongue. C I explore a text and come up with the grammar rules myself. D other 9

II. Language Biography Make a note of what you know/do in English. My World of English! The stories I know in English.................. The songs I can sing in English.................. The videos/dvds I ve watched in English.................. 10

II. Language Biography Now I Can! Here is what you should be able to do in English at this level. Every now and then, for instance once a month, you will need to check your progress in the English language. For this reason you should use a pencil so that you can change and/or add things as you go along. You can use the following code: Very Well: OK: Not Very Well: Listening I can... ñ understand people talking about things I know.... ñ understand people giving factual information.... ñ understand everyday conversations.... ñ understand programmes on TV and the radio.... ñ understand films.... ñ guess the meaning of unknown words.... ñ understand other people when they speak clearly.... ñ understand short lectures and talks.... ñ understand short messages.... Reading I can... ñ understand texts on subjects I am interested in.... ñ understand personal letters expressing feelings.... ñ understand brochures and short, official documents.... ñ understand descriptions of events.... ñ understand argumentative texts that are written clearly.... ñ understand clear, straightforward instructions on a piece of equipment.... ñ understand newspaper articles about things I know.... ñ find and understand general information in everyday material.... ñ understand signs & notices.... 11

II. Language Biography Speaking I can... ñ describe people / objects / places / events.... ñ give instructions.... ñ give directions.... ñ give advice to people.... ñ give news.... ñ express my thoughts on abstract cultural topics (films, books, music).... ñ describe personal experiences.... ñ describe feelings.... ñ talk about my dreams, hopes, wishes and ambitions.... ñ persuade someone to do something.... ñ make suggestions giving reasons.... ñ recommend something to someone.... Writing I can... ñ write a short narrative.... ñ describe the plot of a book or a film.... ñ describe my thoughts on cultural topics such as films and music.... ñ write personal letters / emails, expressing feelings and giving news.... ñ take messages describing enquiries and problems.... ñ write short communicative messages.... ñ write a summary of a text.... ñ write descriptive articles.... 12

II. Language Biography Future Plans! What would you like to do in the future to improve your English? How can you learn more about other people and other countries? Choose and write. You can also use your own ideas. I WOULD LIKE TO... ñ read English stories, magazines, etc ñ watch English films, programmes, etc ñ listen to English songs ñ talk to English people ñ use the Internet ñ write to people from other countries ñ visit other countries ñ find information about other countries and cultures 13

III. Dossier In your Language Portfolio, you can include anything of your choosing to keep and show as evidence of your progress in the English language. Here are some activities you can do that can be included in your Language Portfolio, if you wish. Every time you do one of these activities, tick ( ) the relevant box. Page Title of the activity It can be done at the end of Module... 17 CHORES GALORE! 1 19 HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS 1 21 SLEEPY CROOK 2 23 HERO OF THE DAY 2 25 A PIECE OF ADVICE 3 27 GADGETS 3 29 MY IDEAL SCHOOL 4 31 EXTREME SPORTS 4 33 SHOP TILL YOU DROP 5 35 LOST PROPERTY 5 37 LIGHTS, APPLAUSE, ACTION! 6 39 TASTE LUCK! 6 41 SECRET MESSAGES 7 43 COMMUNICATION 7 45 SIMPLY THE BEST 8 47 SUPERSTITIONS 8 14

Stick a photo of yourself here Name:... School:... Class:... Level CEF: B1.1

Chores galore! Name:... Date:... Class:... Do you do household chores? Which ones do you not mind/dislike doing? Fill in your list of chores with things that you do daily or weekly. Use your notes, as well as your own ideas, to write to a pen pal telling them about the chores you do at home. ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ make my bed do the shopping walk the dog take the rubbish out prepare a meal water the flowers ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ clean the windows wash the dishes mow the lawn iron clothes wash the car go shopping Daily............... Weekly............... Dear... Thanks for your letter. You asked me if I ever do any household chores and the answer is, yes I do. Every day I......... Once a week I............ Write soon,... How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 17

Hollywood legends Name:... Date:... Class:... Think of two famous Hollywood film stars and write about them. Write: full name, date of birth, films they played in. (photo)................................................ (photo) Present the film stars to the class. Record yourself. How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 19

Sleepy Crook! Name:... Date:... Class:... You are a reporter for your school radio. A crime has been committed in your town and you must report it. Write the report. Write: ñ when the crime happened ñ where it happened ñ what happened Use the prompts to help you. ñ robbery ñ department store ñ thief lie down on bed to rest ñ employees arrive next morning ñ find man asleep ñ manager call police ñ police take photos ñ gather evidence ñ before wake up ñ arrest thief Present the report to your class as if you were reading it on the radio. Add any appropriate music. Record yourself. How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 21

Hero of the day! Name:... Date:... Class:... You are taking part in a crime story competition for your local newspaper. Use the title and the clues to write your story. I was walking my dog in the park one afternoon when........................... Narrate the story to the class. Record yourself. How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 23

A piece of advice Name:... Date:... Class:... You are a columnist for your school newspaper and you write the advice column. You have received the letter below. Write your advice to John. I really want a dog but my parents keep saying no. How can I get them to trust me and believe that I can look after a dog? Please help, John Dear John,.............................. How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 25

Gadgets Name:... Date:... Class:... Your teacher has asked you to make a poster about new gadgets and technologies. Do some research before you make your poster and: ñ find out which gadgets exist (mobile phones, web cameras etc) ñ find out which are used more by kids your age and why ñ choose three gadgets and write about them (photo).................................... (photo) (photo).................. How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 27

My ideal school Name:... Date:... Class:... Imagine you can create your ideal school. Write a list of rules for your school. Behaviour...... Classroom...... Breaks...... Imagine you are the headmaster of this school. Present the rules to the class. Record yourself. How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 29

Extreme sports Name:... Date:... Class:... You want to start a bungee jumping club at the college where you are studying. Design a flyer that you will give to your fellow students. Include: ñ photographs ñ a short description ñ how bungee jumping makes you feel ñ why students should become members ñ contact details (name/telephone) (photo) (photo) (photo)... How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 31

Shop till you drop Name:... Date:... Class:... Carry out a survey about major shopping facilities in your area. Then create a webpage on a website called www.shoppingforall.com giving information about your area. www.shoppingrforall.com In. there are shops for all budgets and tastes. Take an online virtual tour to see for yourself! (photo) Those of you who are after traditional products shouldn t miss, which is situated. There you can find (photo) (photo) (photo) How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 33

Lost property Name:... Date:... Class:... You ve left your bag, with some very important things in it, at the university library. Fill in the lost property report form and give detailed descriptions of your bag and its contents. Item lost:... Description (Colour/Make/Type of Fabric/Model/Contents etc):......... Date Lost:... Where item left/lost:... Contact name:... Address:... Telephone no:... Email:... Imagine you are at the university lost property office. Use your completed form to describe your bag and its contents to the person there. How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 35

Lights, Applause, Action! Name:... Date:... Class:... Make a poster for a Performing Arts Circus. Give information about the performers and their acts. Stick on or draw pictures to make the poster eye-catching. A JOYFUL MIX OF MOVEMENT, RHYTHM, COLOUR, LIGHT AND SOUND, WITH THE WORLD S GREATEST ARTISTS! DON T MISS IT! From the U.S., the beautiful aerial acrobat Patty McGuire performs breathtaking acts just above your head! (photo) (photo) Use the information on the poster to prepare a twenty-second radio advertisement. Present it to the class. Record yourself. How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 37

Taste luck! Name:... Date:... Class:... The International Society at your university is running a food festival with special dishes that people prepare for New Year s Eve. These dishes will be offered to visitors that day. Collect information from other countries and complete the leaflet which will be given to visitors. GET A TASTE OF NEW YEAR S EVE! Wishing for Luck, Eating Special Foods Spain On New Year s Eve, Spanish people wait till the clock strikes twelve midnight. Then they eat 12 grapes, one at each strike. They believe that this will bring them luck for the rest of the year. (photo) (photo) How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 39

Secret messages Name:... Date:... Class:... You are a Morse Code operator. Decode the following message using the Morse Code alphabet and then write an appropriate reply. A ñ B ñ ñ ñ C ñ ñ D ñ ñ E ñ F ñ ñ ñ G ñ H ñ ñ ñ ñ I ñ ñ J ñ K ñ L ñ ñ ñ M N ñ O P ñ ñ Q ñ R ñ ñ S ñ ñ ñ T U ñ ñ V ñ ñ ñ Wñ X ñ ñ Y ñ Z ñ ñ 0 1 ñ 2 ñ ñ 3 ñ ñ ñ 4 ñ ñ ñ ñ 5 ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ 6 ñ ñ ñ ñ 7 ñ ñ ñ 8 ñ ñ 9 ñ Fullstop ñ ñ ñ Comma ñ ñ Query ñ ñ ñ ñ Message in Morse Code ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ / ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ / ñ ññ / ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ / / ñ ñ / ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ / ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ / ñ ñ ñ ñ ññ / ñ / ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ / ñ ñ ñ ñ / ñ / ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ Decode......... Reply......... How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 41

Communication Name:... Date:... Class:... A magazine has invited readers to express their opinions about electronic and face-to-face communication. Send your opinion. Text messaging using your mobile is the best way to communicate. It is cheap, discreet and very convenient. I also love instant messenger. Using emoticons is fun and I like having the chance to change what I want to say before I say it! I express myself better when I type my thoughts than when I say them! Tabitha, 15 I don t agree with Tabitha s opinion. I believe that it s better for people to meet up and have a chat rather than chatting on the instant messenger. Face-to-face communication is more sincere and you can always tell what the other person feels from the expression on their face! David, 14 How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 43

Simply the best Name:... Date:... Class:... You are the editor of a Teens Magazine. This month s issue is about being a champion. Write an article giving teenagers advice on how to reach the top in every aspect of their everyday lives. (photo) THE PATH OF CHAMPIONS Do you want to be the best in every area in your life? Here are the qualities you need to reach the top! Best Athlete If you want to reach the top in the field of sports, you need to be............ Best Student If you want to be a star in class, you need to be............ Best Friend If you want your friends to adore you, you............ Best Son/Daughter If you want to be on good terms with your parents,............ How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 45

Superstitions Name:... Date:... Class:... What brings good luck in your country? Make a list of superstitions. Good Luck ñ Find and keep a four-leaf clover. ñ... ñ... ñ... ñ... Present the superstitions to the class. How would you rate this activity? Tick ( ). Excellent Good Fair Poor 47

IV. Extra Activities In this section you can include anything you do inside and outside the classroom, that shows your English language work. You can also write some comments (why you liked doing it, if you found it difficult/easy, etc) on the activity pages. It will be useful if you write the date you did this activity. Remember: the choice of activities is yours. Every time you add something new, record it in the table on the next page. 49

My Family Selection! Tree! Date Type of Material Content Individual Work Group Work With corrections (from the teacher) yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no 51

Family Contents Tree! You can use this page to write the titles of the activities you choose to file in your Language Portfolio................................................................ 53

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ISBN-13: 978-1-84558-652-2 ISBN-10: 1-84558-652-2