Here are examples of writing assessments for Key Stage 3. They reflect the 40 and 90 word writing tasks.
They include a marking section for targets and feedback that can be personalised to each student with a highlighter.
The GCSE mark scheme is also included at the bottom. (The mark scheme reflects the current GCSE)
This can be adapted for any language and any targets. For examples of how I use them, please head to my Instagram page!
A fun and interactive plenary activity, or could be used as a starter or mid lesson check.
Fully editable, you can put questions or translations in the squares and then click the squares to reveal the points.
Points are fully editable to meet the needs of your class. This works well with the class split into two teams.
Fully editable Key Stage 3 Spanish Verb Tables, which students could stick on the inner front cover of an exercise book.
All verbs are in the I form for students to apply to their work
Basic includes 20 verbs in 3 tenses (present, near future, preterite)
Advanced includes 23 verbs in 4 tenses (present, near future, conditional, preterite)
QR codes on a powerpoint slide with links to Quizlet, Memrise and Word reference.
Easily editable with the link in the comment section - just copy your own links then snipping tool the code over.
I have also embedded the link to the code image, so that students can use this on a computer. Otherwise, this will be stuck in their books for them to use their phones.
One off lesson introducing students to Spanish Phonics and Accents.
Includes;
Common sounds
Accent location
Stress on accents
How accents can change meaning
Transcription task
Accent location task
Knowledge Organisers that can be printed to support students with grammar and vocabulary.
They follow Studio Access and Dynamo 1 for the whole year. 5 modules of key vocab and topical vocabulary with QR code links to quizlet for homework practise.
Fully editable for teachers to change and adapt.
Knowledge Organisers based on Viva 2 with key vocabulary and grammar points to supplement Year 8 learning.
Topic 1 - Holidays
Topic 2 - Media
Topic 3 - Food
Topic 4 - Going Out
Topic 5 - Dream Summer
Knowledge Organisers based on Viva 2 with key vocabulary and grammar points to supplement Year 7 learning.
Topic 1 - Introductions/Transition
Topic 2 - Free Time
Topic 3 - School
Topic 4 - Home and Friends
Topic 5 - In the Town
Key Stage 3 Spanish cover work sheets on a variety of topics
Holidays
Free Time
Media
In the Town
Pets
They follow a simple sentence builder structure that a cover teacher could easily lead students through, or alternatively set as independent work.
They could also be set as homework
4 weeks worth of lessons (with roughly 2 lessons a week) for Year 9 Spanish. This is loosely based on Viva 3, Module 2 Los Trabajos. Resources have been adapted from Viva 3 rojo and verde.
The lessons cover all 4 skills including, listening, reading, writing and speaking. As well as fun activities and translations.
Week 1 - Job types and personal attributes
Week 2 - Conditional Tense
Week 3 - Job Descriptions
Week 4 - Work Days
You would need access to the audio files.
6 weeks worth of lessons (with approx 1 45-60 min lesson a week) for Year 3 Spanish. Each week includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet to go alongside the slides. Medium Term Plan is also included
Week 1 - Introductions
Week 2 - Feelings
Week 3 - Phonics
Week 4 - Numbers and Colours
Week 5 - Countries
Week 6 - Masculine and Feminine
The lessons cover all 4 skills including, listening, reading, writing and speaking. They have a focus on phonics and vocabulary as well. There are also card games and songs included
5 weeks worth of lessons (with approximately 2 lessons a week) for Year 7 French. This is very loosely based on Dynamo 1, Module 4
Week 1 - Family
Week 2 - House Locations
Week 3 - Houses and Furniture
Week 4 - Places in the Town
Week 5 - Activities in the Town
The lessons cover all 4 skills including, listening, reading, writing and speaking. As well as fun activities and translations.
You would need access to Dynamo 1 for listening activities. Please get in touch for support with these activities
Here are 6 weeks worth of lessons with around 2-3 lessons per week. They are based on Module 1 (Qui Suis-Je) from Studio GCSE AQA.
They cover all 4 skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. As well as grammar and translations.
5 weeks worth of lessons (with roughly 2 lessons a week) for Year 8 French. This is based on Dynamo 2, Module 1, Les Vacances
The lessons cover all 4 skills including, listening, reading, writing and speaking. As well as fun activities and translations.
5 weeks worth of lessons (with roughly 2 lessons a week) for Year 8 French. This is based on Dynamo 2, Module 2, Les Fêtes
The lessons cover all 4 skills including, listening, reading, writing and speaking. As well as fun activities and translations.