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Virginia Evans - Jenny Dooley

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A letter for you ........................................................................................... p. 3

I. Language Passport ................................................................................ p. 5

II. Language BiographyAll About Me! ..................................................................................................... p. 7

How I Learn! ....................................................................................................... p. 8

My Language Experience ..................................................................................... p. 9

Now I Can...! ...................................................................................................... p. 10

Future Plans! ....................................................................................................... p. 12

III. DossierSummer Time ...................................................................................................... p. 15

Careers for Kids .................................................................................................. p. 17

Life in the past .................................................................................................... p. 19

Who lived where? ............................................................................................... p. 21

Holiday Time ....................................................................................................... p. 23

Unforgettable festivals ........................................................................................ p. 25

Favourite Seasons ............................................................................................... p. 27

Wild facts ........................................................................................................... p. 29

Safety first .......................................................................................................... p. 31

Danger in the house! .......................................................................................... p. 33

Health problems and solutions ............................................................................ p. 35

Healthy eating ..................................................................................................... p. 37

What should I wear today? ................................................................................. p. 39

Shopping Time .................................................................................................... p. 41

What shall we see tonight? ................................................................................. p. 43

Sports are fun! .................................................................................................... p. 45

Glorious gadgets ................................................................................................. p. 47

Time for a new computer! .................................................................................. p. 49

Save the environment! ........................................................................................ p. 51

Our solar system ................................................................................................. p. 53

IV. Extra Activities ........................................................................................ p. 55

My Selection! ...................................................................................................... p. 56

Contents ............................................................................................................. p. 57

A Letter for you

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Dear student,

This Language Portfolio is your property. It has been designed to help you improve yourlanguage learning. It will accompany you throughout your school life and will help youdocument your learning both inside and outside the classroom. The Language Portfolio contains material which you can use and then keep as a record ofyour learning. In this portfolio you can also include any extra material given to you by yourteacher throughout the course. However, the final decision about what to include in theLanguage Portfolio is completely up to you. In practice, Language Portfolios may include a project or other examples of written work,computer diskettes (with some work or drawings completed inside or outside theclassroom), video cassettes (with your favourite story or with performances of songs, schoolplays, etc), certificates, reports from your teachers, or even a collection of objects orpictures.Here is a short explanation of each section in your Language Portfolio:

I. Language PassportThis is an updated report of your progress in English language learning. You will include inthis section any evidence of your formal qualifications (certificates, diplomas), tests, progressreport cards, self-assessment cards, etc.

II. Language BiographyThis is an updated record of your personal language learning history which helps youevaluate your learning aims and reflect on your language learning and inter-culturalexperiences.

III. DossierThis is a collection of your work which you have chosen to illustrate your language skills,experiences and achievements in the English language. In this section of your LanguagePortfolio there is some material you can use. You can also file any work you do inside oroutside the classroom that you would like to keep as evidence of your work in English.

We hope you really enjoy doing these activities.

Virginia Evans Jenny Dooley

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How to organise your Language Portfolio

In your Language Portfolio you can include almost anything you have produced or collected that showsyour progress in English. We suggest you keep your work in plastic envelopes so that it stays in goodcondition.

In practice, your Language Portfolio can be any shape or size according to the material you choose to store.

Your Language Portfolio can include any of the following:

video cassettes posters cards tests

drawings

school reports

poems

audio cassettes

Here you can record all your achievements in the English language. You can include certificates, diplomas,progress report cards, self-assessment forms, tests, etc. In general, you can include anything that is proofof your competence in English.

Every time you add something, record it on your Language Passport Chart.

I. Language passport

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MY LANGUAGE PASSPORT CHART

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II. Language Biography

Name: Date of birth:

Age: Place of birth:

I am in my year of English.

My English teacher’s name:

Read and put a tick (✓) or a cross (✗).

Some members of my family speak English.

Some members of my family are from an English-speaking country.

I often read English books, magazines, etc.

I often watch English TV programmes.

I often listen to English songs.

I have extra English lessons.

There is someone at home who speaks English to me.

I have contact with people from English-speaking countries.

I have visited/lived in the following English-speaking countries:

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All About Me!

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Think of the easiest ways for you to learn something new. Read the sentences below and choose. You canchoose more than one.

1 I understand words/sentences better if

A I listen to them on cassette/CD.

B I listen to my teacher saying them.

C I see them written down.

D I see, listen and do something with them.

2 I learn words/phrases better if

A I listen to them on cassette/CD.

B I listen to my classmates saying them.

C I read them.

D I write them down.

E I repeat them.

F I act them out, sing them, etc.

G they are part of a video/DVD, etc.

3 I can express myself well if

A I already know all the words I need to use.

B I know some of the words I need to use.

C I use mime, objects and pictures to help me.

D I already have some life experience on the subject.

4 I learn best if I work

A on my own. B in pairs. C in groups/teams.

5 I am more eager to learn if

A I know why I’m doing an activity.

B I know an activity will help me.

C I am rewarded.

D an activity helps me to find out more about the things I like.

How I Learn!

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Write about all your English and inter-cultural experiences. Include the following, and any otherexperiences you have had.ñ School visitsñ Holidaysñ Films/Books/Musicñ Communication: letters/emails/telephone calls/conversations

My Language Experience

When? Where? Who with?

ñ April

ñ Venice, Italy

ñ My parents

My experience in detail

I met an English woman in a restaurant. Sheasked me some questions about the menuand I answered her in English. Then, sheasked me about myself and I told her. Shewas very nice and she gave me her address. Iam going to write to her.

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Now I Can ...!

Here is what you will be able to do in English at this level. Every now and then, for instance once a month,you will need to check your progress. For this reason you should use a pencil so that you can changeand/or add things as you go along. You can use the following code:

I can ...

ñ understand and follow orders and instructions. ....................

ñ connect what I hear to a picture, object, diagram, etc. ....................

ñ understand familiar words and simple phrases about myself, my family,

my friends, my hobbies, etc.

ñ hear/understand the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. ....................

ñ understand and find important information from short recorded passages

about everyday matters.

ñ understand simple questions about me and my experiences. ....................

ñ understand other people when they speak slowly and clearly. ....................

I can ...

ñ connect words to pictures. ....................

ñ choose words from a list to complete short texts. ....................

ñ understand and follow simple instructions. ....................

ñ understand simple texts about other cultures. ....................

ñ understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example

on notices and posters. ....................

ñ find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as

advertisements, leaflets, menus and timetables. ....................

ñ understand short simple letters.

Very Well: ✓✓✓ OK: ✓✓ Not Very Well: ✓


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I can ...

ñ greet other people and introduce myself. ....................

ñ ask and answer simple questions about familiar topics (e.g. people,

daily routines, habits, what I do in my free time, etc.). ....................

ñ talk about what I can see in a picture. ....................

ñ sing a song. ....................

ñ have a conversation about topics I know. ....................

ñ give instructions. ....................

ñ respond to everyday situations (e.g. invitations, suggestions,

directions, etc.). ....................

ñ talk about people in the past and past activities. ....................

ñ talk about my future plans. ....................

ñ talk about personal changes. ....................

I can ...

ñ write the names of countries, animals, sports, food, etc. ....................

ñ write short, simple sentences and paragraphs about my family,

my daily routine, etc. ....................

ñ write a very simple personal letter, for example, describing myself and my friend. ....................

ñ write short, simple notes, postcards and stories. ....................

ñ write a short, simple poster, for example about my personal experiences. ....................


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Future Plans!

What would you like to do in the future to improve your English? How can you learn more about otherpeople and other countries? Choose and write. You can also use your own ideas.

I WOULD LIKE TO ...

ñ read English stories, magazines, etcñ watch English films, TV programmes, etcñ listen to English songsñ talk to English-speaking peopleñ use the Internet

ñ write to people from other countries in Englishñ visit other countriesñ find information about other countries and

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How I Learn!

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III. Dossier

Title of the activity

15 SUMMER TIME 1

17 CAREERS FOR KIDS 1

19 LIFE IN THE PAST 2

21 WHO LIVED WHERE? 2

23 HOLIDAY TIME 3

25 UNFORGETTABLE FESTIVALS 3

27 FAVOURITE SEASONS 4

29 WILD FACTS 4

31 SAFETY FIRST 5

33 DANGER IN THE HOUSE! 5

35 HEALTH PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 6

37 HEALTHY EATING 6

39 WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TODAY? 7

41 SHOPPING TIME 7

43 WHAT SHALL WE SEE TONIGHT? 8

45 SPORTS ARE FUN! 8

47 GLORIOUS GADGETS 9

49 TIME FOR A NEW COMPUTER! 9

51 SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT! 10

53 OUR SOLAR SYSTEM 10

PageIt can be doneat the end of

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In your Language Portfolio, you can include anything you like to keep and show as evidence of yourprogress in the English language. Here are some activities you can do that can be included in yourLanguage Portfolio, if you wish. Every time you do one of these activities, tick (✓) the relevant box.

Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

1. Summer Time

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✓✓ Complete the headings and paragraphs in the WOW! Summer camp leaflet below.

Go to the cinema

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Summer campWOW!

Do you want to relax and

have some fun? Then this is

the place for you! You’ll

always remember the days at

WOW! Summer camp. Come

and check out all the things

you can do here!

Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

2. Careers for Kids

✓ Complete the information on the web page below.



What isthis joblike?

Click on the linksto find out aboutdifferent jobs.

They write stories, booksand articles formagazines, newspapers,radio or television.

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graphic designer

Are you interested in:

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Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

3. Life in the past

✓✓ How did your grandparents use to spend their free time when they were young? Collectinformation and pictures. Write a short text.



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ññ Read your text to the class. Record yourself.

Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

4. Who lived where?

✓ Find or take pictures of different famous houses in your country and stick them in theboxes below. Then, write a short description of each one. Write: name – location – whenbuilt – who used to live there – who lives there now.



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ññ Use your advertisements to prepare an 1-minute advert for the radio. Use music. Record yourselves.

✓✓ You work for a travel agency. Prepare a poster advertising summer holidays. Write: nameof place - where to stay - what to do/see - price. Stick on pictures.

DO YOU FEEL LIKE SOME ADVENTURE THIS SUMMER?

CHOOSE FROM OUR SPECIAL OFFERS.

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6. Unforgettable festivals

✓✓ Think of the last festival you attended. Write a short article about it. Write: name – place –date – what you did – how you felt.



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ññ Narrate your experience to the class. Record yourself.

Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

7. Favourite Seasons



✓✓ Which is your favourite season? What do you like doing during that season? Write a shortparagraph. You can stick on pictures.

My favourite season is..................................................................

Some things I like to do at this time of

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8. Wild facts

✓ Think of your favourite wild animal and do some research on it. Use encyclopaedias andother books, and the Internet to create a fact file. Include:



ññ Describe your favourite animal to the class.

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✔ a photograph or picture✔ group (mammal, reptile, etc)✔ where the animal lives✔ weight✔ height✔ the food it eats✔ its lifespan (how many years the animal lives)✔ other facts

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9. Safety first

✓✓ What should we do in case of an earthquake? Do some research and make a safety leaflet.

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ññ Imagine you are a safety instructor visiting your school. Use your safety leaflet totell the class what to do during an earthquake. Record yourself.

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10. Danger in the house!



✓✓ Search your kitchen for dangers and be prepared. Complete the form below.

What objects in your kitchen are:

ñ hot? .........................................................................................ñ heavy? ......................................................................................ñ sharp? ......................................................................................ñ electrical? .................................................................................Check with an adult to make sure you know how to use theseobjects safely.

What can you

ñ see ..........................................................................................ñ hear .........................................................................................ñ smell ........................................................................................ñ feel ..........................................................................................that is dangerous?

If an accident happens, you should dial the following emergency numbers:

ñ fire brigade: .............................................................................ñ hospital: .............................................................................

Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

11. Health problems and solutions



✓✓ Look at the symptoms and write three things in the boxes that the person should do inorder to get better.

If you have sunburn, you should ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

If you have a temperature, you should ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

I have a temperatureand a cough.

If you have a migraine, you should .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

I have a migraine.

If you are tired and lack energy,you should ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

I feel very tired all thetime and have no

energy.

I have terriblesunburn and I don’t

feel well.

Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

12. Healthy eating



✓✓ You are a little overweight and are not feeling very healthy at the moment. Your doctorsuggests a healthier diet. Make an eating plan for a week, which will help you feel better.

Breakfast: ................................................................................................

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13. What should I wear today?



A simple short skirtperfect for every day!Special offer only20ú.

✓✓ Your school magazine wants to create a fashion page and they have asked you to designit. Find photographs or magazine cut-outs of clothes that people your age like to wear andstick them to the page. Write a short description, as in the example.

Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

14. Shopping Time



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✓✓ Draw a map of your neighbourhood and/or a shopping centre showing where thedifferent shops are. Label the shops. Then, write a short advertisement for a newspaperabout one of the new shops. Write about:

ñ Where the shop isñ What it sellsñ How good the special offers are

Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

15. What shall we see tonight?



✓ Your school is organising a “film week”. A different film will be shown every day afterschool for a week and on Saturday. You must create the programme. Use the example tohelp you.

ññ Imagine that you are the school’s radio presenter. Use your guide to recommend whichfilms to see this week. Record yourself.

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Friday:

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Saturday:

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The Phantom of the Opera(musical)

DDiirreeccttoorr:: Joel Schumacher

WWiitthh:: Gerard Butler,

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16. Sports are fun!

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Choose from a wide variety of sports such as: .....

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✓✓ You have been asked to write an advertisement for a new sports centre. The sports centreoffers many sports that other centres don’t. Think of these sports and any special offersthat are available.

ññ Present the sports centre to the class. Record yourself.

Opening hours:.......................................................

Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

17. Glorious gadgets



ññ Present your gadget to the class. Record yourself.

✓✓ Think of your favourite gadget. Write a description of it. Include:

ñ What it is ñ What it does ñ Special features ñ Why you like it

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18. Time for a new computer!



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✓✓ You are selling your computer and you must write a small advertisement for it. Writeabout:

– What you are selling: the computer and its details.– How much it costs.– Your telephone number and contact address.

Name: ............................. Date: ............................... Class: ...............................

19. Save the environment!



✓✓ Look at the various environmental problems. Choose one and write a paragraphsuggesting solutions for it.

There are many problems with the environment but there is lots we can do to help!

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20. Our solar system



–– size –– colour –– temperature –– any moons

✓✓ Do some research about the nine planets in our solar system and write a short descriptionof each one. Include:

ññ Present your solar system to the class. Record yourself.

is the closest planet tothe Sun, and the secondsmallest. It looks a bit likethe moon in colour and

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IV. EXTRA ACTIVITIES

In this section you can include anything you do inside and outside the classroom which

shows your progress in the English language. You can also write some comments (why

you like it, if you found it difficult/easy, etc) on the activity pages. It will be useful if you

write the date you completed the activity. Remember: the choice of activity is yours.

Every time you include something new, record it in the table on the next page.

MY SELECTION!

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✓ You can use this page to write the titles of the activities you choose to file in

your Language Portfolio.

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© Virginia Evans - Jenny Dooley, 2006

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