preparation for the oral bagrut mini etai – afula, oct 2010 tracy piada

PREPARATION FOR THE ORAL BAGRUT

Mini ETAI – Afula, Oct 2010

Tracy Piada

Pupils should:

a) know what to expect

b) feel confident that they have

enough to say.

Knowing what to expect:

1 .What happens on the day of the Bagrut.

2 .What they have to do.3 .How they will be graded – how the

rubric works.4 .The emphasis should be on fluency

rather than accuracy.

Feeling confident:

A list of Interview Topics:

1 )Yourself

2 )Where you live

3 )Your family

4 )Your school

5 )Hobbies / Sports / Groups

6 )Trips in Israel / abroad

7 )Your plans for the future

) army / travel / studies / work)

8 )TV / films / music / books

9 )Current news issues

For example - Where you live:

*Where is it *How many people live there

*How long have you lived there *What is there to do

*What you like/don’t like *Would you live there in the future

Important to remember:

1 .Pupils should know the relevant vocabulary to each topic.

2 .Pupils should make notes / use key

words.

3 .Pupils should avoid writing full answers

) turning it into a prepared speech.)

Project Presentation

Should include:

-Introduction

-About the body of the project

-Personal reflection

What and Why?

The Project Introduction:

-What is it about

-Why did you choose the topic

-What did you know about the topic

-What did you want to find out

The body of the project:

-What you found out -How you organized the work )chapters)

-Where you got your information

The Personal Reflection:

-What was easy / difficult

-Did you enjoy doing it or not

-Do you think it helped your English

-If you worked in pairs, what was

good / bad about it. How did you work

together.

How to practice:

Different types of question cards

)in pairs / group work .)

Last minute tips:

-appearance + smile

-look confident / try to relax

-eye contact

-don’t fidget

-make sure you understand the question )ask

the tester to repeat / rephrase if needed)

- if you get stuck take a deep breath to organize your thoughts.

On the day of the Bagrut:

1 )Arrive 20 minutes before your

scheduled time.

2 )Bring your ID Card.

3 )Bring your Project.

4 )You MUST wear school uniform.

5 )Don't chew gum.

6 )Turn your cellphones OFF.

Good Luck!!