Characteristic of tasks for summative assessment for the 1 term

Unit	Strand	Learning objective	*Total number of questions	*Questions №	*Type of question	*Task description	Time	Total marks
Our Class Helping and Heroes	Listening	6.2.5.1 (6.L5) Understand most specific information and detail of supported, extended talk on a range of general and curricular topics	5	1 2 3     4 5	Multiple choice   Gap filling	Each learner works individually. The task enables learners to find specific information in extended talk. Learners listen to the recording twice on topic ‘Our class’, having a chance to look through the questions before the recording starts (1-2 min to read the questions before the recording starts). The task consists of 5 questions. Learners choose the right option for questions 1-3 and complete the gaps for questions 4-5 with no more than 1 word while listening.	10 minutes	5
	Reading	6.4.1.1 (6.R1)  Understand the main points in a growing range of short, simple texts on general and curricular topics curricular topics	5	1 2 3 4 5	Open ended True / False	Each learner works individually.  The task enables learners to identify the main points of the text. Learners read the text on topic ‘Helping and Heroes’ and answer the questions. This task consists of 5 questions with one possible answer. In questions1-3 learners answer open ended questions. In questions 4-5 learners indicate sentences for True and False statements according to the text.	10 minutes	5
	Writing	6.5.1.1 (6.W1) Plan, write, edit and proofread work at text level with some support on a growing range of general and curricular topics 6.5.3.1 (6.W3) Write with some support about personal feelings and opinions on a limited range of familiar general and curricular topics	1	1	Open ended	Each learner works individually. Learners should choose one topic. They should write on topics ‘Our class’ or ‘Helping and Heroes’. They should answer the questions in full sentences expressing their feelings on topic. 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	6.3.1.1 (6.S1) Provide basic information about themselves and others at discourse level on a range of general topics 6.3.3.1 (6.S3) Give an opinion at sentence and discourse level on an increasing range of general and curricular topics	1	1	Open ended	Learners pair up and have a two-way conversation on topics: ‘Our class’, ‘Helping and Heroes’. They have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to talk on the topic. Learners are provided with some questions for a discussion. They provide own points of view on topics, ask questions to clarify the answers and get the needed information, explaining and justifying their positions and answers. Teacher can feel free to use topical pictures (from own teacher’s resources/ classroom set of 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)	22
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Sample questions and mark scheme

Tasks for the Summative Assessment for the term 1

Listening

Task. Listen to the talk with Ben and Katy twice.

CD3. Tapescript 1. And transcript for listening task can be found after the mark scheme.

 

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences

 

1. Ben…                                                                                                                  [1]

A) does not study

B) studies and does well

C) studies but does not do well

D) does not go to school                                               

2. Ben usually studies…                                                                                                     [1]

A) in the library

B) at home

C) in his friend’s house  

D) in the park                                                                

3. On Ben’s desk there are…                                                                                  [1]

A) papers, books and pens

B) pencils, books and pens

C) a pencil case and pens          

D) copybooks and a laptop