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Portfolios - 1LCE requirements LISTENING / SPEAKING PORTFOLIO This portfolio is an individual record of oral English work conducted outside class time over the semester. The aim of the portfolio is to encourage you to practice your listening and speaking skills in English. It also provides material to talk about in your class presentation and in the oral exam. You must complete the Reading Assignment and four more options (see below) You must type your portfolio and use the exact template sent to you via e-mail. You must make two copies of your portfolio. You must bring your portfolio with you to the oral exam in January. You must hand in your portfolio to your lecteur in week 10 of the semester. READING ASSIGNMENT(obligatory) Read the following two books in English. You may decide to give your oral presentation on one of these books. Write a presentation outline for both books and include this in your portfolio (remember you could be asked about either book in the oral exam) The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Brave New World by Aldous Huxley 1-READING OPTION Read three literary books in English. Briefly summarise the plot, and analyse either the characters, the language or the main themes in each. You may make a comparison between them if you think it is relevant. Books to read are available in the BS Anglais (room 121) 2- VIDEO / DVD OPTION Watch a video or DVD in English. Write a short summary of the plot Create your own subtitles for a scene (3-5 minutes long) If your DVD has professional subtitles, compare your version with the professional subtitles. Choose 5 words or expressions used and explain their meaning and importance in the context of the film. 3- AUDIO OPTION Go to one of the following websites and do one of the exercises within that site, following the on-screen instructions: Video nation Choose one person from video nation Listen to the audio extract and answer the questions Do the grammar exercises and check your answers In your portfolio write a short summary of the extract and explain 10 grammar/vocab points that you learned English zone Choose a category Do all activities including “listen” “understand” “practice” “develop” In your portfolio write a short summary about the extract and explain 10 grammar/vocab points that you learned 4 – INTERVIEW OPTION Conduct an interview in English with a native speaker or someone who works closely with the language (e.g. a translator, an English teacher) Prepare your questions in advance, tape the interview if possible or take detailed notes during the interview. Write up a transcript or give a detailed account of the answers to your questions Give your personal reaction to your interviewee’s comments, and to the assignment as a language learning exercise 5- ENGLISH SOCIETY OPTION Participate in an English Society event (lecture, film, social event) Write a short factual account of events Reflect on cultural differences between English and French speakers, or on your status as a non-native speaker of English Give your personal reaction to your experience and to the assignment as a language learning exercise. 6 – MUSIC OPTION Choose an artist whose music you are interested in. Make a list of 10 unusual facts about the artist/group Analyse the rhyme scheme used throughout one of their songs Give your personal reaction to their music, including why you think this music appeals to a non-English speaking audience. 7- OTHER OPTIONS Additional ideas for listening/speaking practice may be submitted to your teacher for approval
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