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Methodological recommendations for Summative Assessment

on the subject «The English language»

Grade 9

Nur-Sultan, 2019

Methodological recommendations for Summative Assessment are designed to assist teachers in planning, organising and carrying out Summative Assessment in «The English language» for the Grade 9 learners. Methodological recommendations are aligned with the Subject Programme and Course plan. Summative Assessment in Grade 9 is conducted in Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Summative Assessment tasks for unit/cross curricular unit will allow teachers to determine the level of the learning objectives achievement planned for the term. Methodological recommendations comprise tasks, assessment criteria with descriptors and marks for conducting Summative Assessment across the unit/cross curricular unit. Also this document includes possible levels of the learners’ academic achievement (rubrics). Tasks with descriptors and marks can be considered as recommendations.

Methodological recommendations are designed for secondary school teachers, school administrations, educational departments’ seniors, regional and school coordinators in criteria-based assessment and others.

Free access to the Internet resources such as pictures, cartoons, photos, texts, video and audio materials, etc. have been used in designing these Methodological recommendations.

CONTENTS

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TERM 1 ..................................................................... 4

Summative assessment for the unit «Hobbies and Qualities» ............................................................. 4

Summative assessment for the unit «Exercise and Sport» ................................................................... 9

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TERM 2 ................................................................... 13

Summative assessment for the unit «Earth and our place in it» ........................................................ 13

Summative assessment for the unit «Charities and Conflict»............................................................ 18

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TERM 3 ................................................................... 22

Summative assessment for the units «Reading for Pleasure» and «Traditions and Language» ........ 22

Summative assessment for the unit «Music and Film»...................................................................... 27

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TERM 4 ................................................................... 31

Summative assessment for the unit «Travel and Tourism» ............................................................... 31

Summative assessment for the unit «Science and Technology» ........................................................ 36

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TERM 1

Summative assessment for the unit «Hobbies and Qualities»

Learning objectives 9.2.2.1 Understand most specific information in unsupported

extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics 9.3.3.1 Explain and justify their own point of view on a range of

general and curricular topics Assessment criteria

 Identify facts and details in extended talks without support on different topics  Make their opinion clear for others by describing or giving information about it and prove it Level of thinking skills Application Higher order thinking skills

Duration 20 minutes

Listening Task 1. Listen and circle the best answer A, B or C. CD2. Tapescript 1.

1. What are they planning on doing in the morning?

A) Fishing B) Mountain biking C) Hiking 2. According to the weather record, when would it start raining?

A) In the afternoon B) At night C) In the morning

3. What did Paul forget to bring?

A) Rain coats B) Umbrellas C) Rain boots 4. Where did Sarah leave the playing cards?

A) Next to picnic table B) On picnic table C) Under picnic table 5. What do they finally decide to do?

A) Stay at a hotel B) Return home C) Sleep at the campground

Speaking Task 2. Express your opinion about the issue in your card and give reasons. You have 1 minute to prepare and 1 minute to talk about it. Card 1

1. Tell about an unusual hobby you know. 2. What is the hobby? 3. Why is it unusual for you? 4. What kind of people might like it? Card 2

1. Tell about a hobby that was fashionable in the past. 2. What is the hobby? 3. Do you know any people still doing it? 4. Why is it not fashionable today? Card 3

1. Tell about a hobby that is popular among teenagers today. 2. What is the hobby? 3. Why is it popular? 4. Do you know anyone who likes it? Card 4

1. Tell about your hobby. 2. What is the hobby? 3. Why do you like it? 4. Do you know anyone who also likes it? Card 5

1. Tell about a dangerous hobby. 2. What is the hobby? 3. Why do you think it is dangerous? 4. Why do people like it if it is dangerous?