Have students conduct demonstrations for the class of how to prepare their favourite healthy snacks. Ask students to bring items from home and role-play returning the items to the stores where they were purchased. At this level, students are increasingly able to use vocabulary and structures they have memorized in new or spontaneous situations. The focus of assessment continues to be on the extent to which messages are meaningful and understandable. Students work toward accuracy, knowing that they will be supported when they take risks and use newly acquired language.
Errors still provide important information and are essential to students' language development.
When students are engaged in activities in which they exchange information with partners, use a checklist to assess the interactions. At the end of the week, students can note the extent of their success. Important insights into students' attitudes and their development can be gained by reviewing and commenting on their goals and records at regular intervals. Additional information will be provided as soon as resources to support the learning outcomes are identified. Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved.