INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU KAMPUS TEMENGGONG IBRAHIM JOHOR BAHRU PPG AMBLAN JULAI 2011 JADUAL PENENTUAN TUGASAN

KERJA KURSUS PENDEK

DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES ENGLISH STUDIES UNIT SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY I (WAJ3102)

STUDENTS NAME: OPTION:

TASK 1: DATE OF COMMENCEMENT: 30/7/11 TASK 2: DATE OF COMMENCEMENT: 20/8/11

TASK 1: DUE DATE: 20/8/11 TASK 2: DUE DATE: 24/9/11

The purpose of this coursework assignment is to evaluate your learning in the aspect of reading and writing skills as stipulated in the syllabus. The skills to be evaluated are the ability to: 1. 2. Identify and select related materials for English Language Learning from various sources such as journals, magazines, books, online publications etc. Use correct and appropriate language structures in different types of writing and academic papers.

TASKS: 1

Individual Task (a) i. Reading (25%) Read at least 2 related articles on any ONE of the topics below. The articles should be between 800 and 1000 words. Lifelong Learning Healthy Lifestyles Going Green For each article, complete the grid below: Title Author(s) Source Key points (facts) Key points (opinions) Summary in the form of a graphic organiser

Group Task (4-5) (b) Writing (35%) Imagine that you are on the editorial board of a lifestyle newsletter. (i) Prepare the cover of an edition focusing on the topic chosen in Task 1. (ii) You need to have the following: Name of newsletter Date of publication Headlines At least two articles on the topic with name(s) of writer(s) Illustrations or relevant photographs Other relevant features of a newsletter Use A3 size paper. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TASK 1 & 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Use Arial font, size 12 and 1 spacing for Task 1. For Task 2, you are free to choose a font suitable for your purpose. Sources of materials or references should be listed using APA style. When quoting, the source of information must be stated. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. The course work cover must have the following information: NAME(S) OPTION INDEX NUMBER(S) I.C. NUMBER(S) SUBJECT AND CODE NAME OF LECTURER DATE OF SUBMISSION

Group: PPG (JULY 2011 Intake) 1. Assessment for Semester 1 (2011) ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY 1 (WAJ 3102) MARKING SCHEME / RUBRIC LANGUAGE SKILLS (Aspect Evaluated) Acquisiti on of Knowled ge (25%) i. The ability to read and comprehend a text ii. Read and transfer information into graphic form. TASKS EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE WEAK

1. To find related materials on the chosen topic. 2.To summarize an article by identifying key point 3. To distinguish between fact and opinion

22 - 25 Very good ability in identifying main ideas and supporting details. Excellent ability to transfer information into graphic form. Very clear ability to distinguish fact from opinion.

18 - 21 Good ability in identifying main ideas and supporting details. Excellent ability to transfer information into graphic form. Clear ability to distinguish fact from opinion.

13 - 17 Fairly good ability in identifying main ideas and supporting details Fair ability to transfer information into graphic form. Fair ability to distinguish fact from opinion.

0 - 12 Limited ability in distinguishing main ideas and supporting details. Limited ability to transfer information into graphic form. Limited ability to distinguish fact from opinion.

Mastery of Knowledge (35%) The ability to : i. write an article using appropriate style and register

1. To use correct and appropriat e language structures in different types of writing.

EXCELLENT 31 - 35 Excellent ability to evoke interest in the topic. Topic is developed very successfully. Ideas are excellent, coherent and cohesive. Ideas used reflect a exceptional degree of creativity. Consistently accurate grammar, spelling and vocabulary is used.

GOOD 26 - 30 Good ability to evoke interest in the topic. Topic is developed successfully. Ideas are good, coherent and cohesive. Ideas used reflect a good degree of creativity. Consistently accurate grammar, spelling and vocabulary is used.

AVERAGE WEAK 19 - 25 0 - 18 Average ability to Limited ability to evoke interest in evoke interest in the topic. the topic. Topic is quite well developed. Ideas are quite good, coherent and cohesive. Ideas used reflect some degree of creativity. Topic development is weak. Ideas are limited, lack coherence and cohesiveness. Ideas used reflect limited creativity.

Average ability to use accurate grammar, Weak use of spelling and grammar, vocabulary. spelling and vocabulary.

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Assessment for Semester 1 (2011) Bidang/Tugas Bentuk Tugasan Wajara n 40% 20% Catatan

UJIAN AKHIR SEMESTER (UAK) (1 1/2 hrs)

a) Grammar 20 MCQ (Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Tenses, Simple/Compound/Complex Sentences, Yes/No questions, Wh-questions, Tag questions, Tenses) b) Reading MCQ (10 MCQs on an informational text) c) Guided composition

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