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