Methodology
You will be evaluated on 5 tasks:
Listening - speaking (& interacting) - reading - writing
- mediating (translating)
- mediating (translating)
The rubrics used in 1ere and Terminale are the one used in France to evaluate the LVA or LVB or LVC you'll choose for the bac:
click here to see them.
LVA = at the beginning of the year, you are evaluated at the level B1, and then gradually to level B1+ and B2 in terminale
LVB/LVC = you are evaluated at the level A2, and then gradualy to level A2-B1 and B1 in terminale
- so occasionally we will also used rubrics based on the CECRL looking at the skills expected at that level.
grilles-lva-et-lvb-avec-premiere 2023.pdfWRITING AND REWRITING - Most Frequent Symbols
p = punctuation
X= omission
t or tense= wrong tense
conj = wrong conjugation
GR= grammatical mistake
rephrase = not well said – reformulate
syntax : error in the syntax of your sentence : it needs to be reformulated, some words are missing, the vocabulary isn’t adequate, etc
wrong form : a verb needs the -ing form or not, etc
w/w= wrong word
w/o= word order
sp =spelling
How to prepare for your exams
Know what is expected from you (see below)
Practice: see the webpage Language practice (vocabulary, tense choice and irregular verbs)
Enrich your vocabulary with these lists on Quizlet:
--> explore important terms to present the notions on Ozdic: power, art for exampleReview link words and phrases to answer comprehension questions here and here
Review the different types of writings:
dialogues (review tips + reporting verbs);
argumentative texts (tips);
letters/emails (tips);
diary (tips)
press articles (tips);
Review collocations on Quizlet
For your oral exams: check out the list of documents below and work on the methodology
revise and enrich your written exams with the links provided on the methodology page and this one
Most Frequent Symbols I use when grading your essays
p = punctuation
x= omission
tense = wrong tense
conj = wrong conjugation
GR= grammatical mistake
prep= wrong preposition
Rephrase/word = not well said – reformulate
syntax : error in the syntax of your sentence : it needs to be reformulated, some words are missing , a verb needs the -ing form - or not, etc
w/w= wrong word / word choice - the vocabulary isn’t adequate
w/o= word order
sp =spelling
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
ORAL WORK, for example on a Press article
Your task is to read the part of the article you were assigned, and prepare a summary and your opinion on the issue presented
* To review some useful vocabulary on progress, work on this list
* To comment on a graph, check out this vocabulary list on Quizlet
Remember what is expected of you (B2 >B1):
B2
B1
Can give a clear, systematically developed presentation, with highlighting of significant points, and relevant supporting detail.
Can depart spontaneously from a prepared text and follow up interesting points raised by members of the audience, often showing remarkable fluency and ease of expression.
Can give a clear, prepared presentation, giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view and giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Can give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within his/her field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable precision.
Can take follow up questions, but may have to ask for repetition if the speech was rapid.
B2
B1
You can understand detailed instructions reliably.
Can help along the progress of the work by inviting others to join in, say what they think etc.
Can outline an issue or a problem clearly, speculating about causes or consequences, and weighing advantages and disadvantages of different approaches.
Can follow what is said, though he/she may occasionally has to ask for repetition or clarification if the other people's talk is rapid or extended.
Can explain why something is a problem, discuss what to do next, compare and contrast alternatives.
Can give brief comments on the views of others.
Can generally follow what is said and, when necessary, can repeat back part of what someone has said to confirm mutual understanding.
Can make his/her opinions and reactions understood as regards possible solutions or the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons and explanations.
Can invite others to give their views on how to proceed.