Methodological recommendations
for Summative Assessment
English
Grade 2
Methodological recommendations for Summative Assessment are designed to assist teachers in planning, organizing and carrying out Summative Assessment in “English” for the Grade 2 learners. Methodological recommendations are aligned with the Subject Programme and Course plan. Summative Assessment in Grade 2 is conducted in Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Summative Assessment Tasks for unit/cross curricular unit will allow teachers to determine the level of the learning objectives achievement planned for the term. Methodological recommendations comprise tasks, assessment criteria with descriptors and marks for conducting Summative Assessment across the unit/cross curricular unit. Also this document includes possible levels of the learners’ academic achievement (rubrics). Tasks with descriptors and marks can be considered as recommendations.
Summative Assessment Specification with mark scheme is suggested for conducting at the end of the term. It is standardized and is obligatory to adhere to for conducting Summative Assessment for the term.
Methodological recommendations are designed for primary school teachers, school administrations, educational departments’ seniors, regional and school coordinators in criteria-based assessment and others.
Free access to the Internet resources such as pictures, cartoons, photos, texts, video and audio materials, etc. have been used in designing these Methodological recommendations.
Contents
Summative Assessment for the Cross curricular unit “All about me” 4
Summative Assessment for the Cross curricular unit “My family and friends” 7
Specification of Summative Assessment for term 1. 10
Summative Assessment for the Cross curricular unit “My school” 15
Summative Assessment for the Cross curricular unit “The world around us” 18
Specification of Summative Assessment for term 2. 21
Summative Assessment for the Cross curricular unit “Health and body” 26
Summative Assessment for the Cross curricular unit “Traditions and customs” 29
Specification of Summative Assessment for Term 3. 32
Summative Assessment for the Cross curricular unit “The natural environment” 38
Summative Assessment for the Cross curricular unit “Travel” 42
Specification of Summative Assessment for term 4. 45
TERM 1
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS
Summative Assessment for the Cross curricular unit “All about me”
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Learning objectives |
2.L2 Recognize with considerable support an increasing range of common personal questions 2.S8 Give simple instructions for others to follow |
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Assessment criteria |
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Level of thinking skills |
Knowledge and comprehension Application
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20 minutes |
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Listening Task 1. Listen to the questions. Answer the questions.
Task 2. Look at the pictures. Listen to the questions twice. Circle Yes or No answers.
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Speaking
Task 3. Look at the pictures. Give simple instructions to your classmate. The class follows them.

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Identify personal questions with considerable support. |
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says his/her name; |
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says his/her age; |
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says colour of his/her hair; |
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says colour of his/her eyes; |
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says the name of the country; |
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Give simple commands to follow. |
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gives instruction “Jump”; |
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gives instruction “Listen”; |
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gives instruction “Write”; |
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gives instruction “Read”. |
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Total marks |
14 |
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Rubrics for providing information to parents on the results of Summative Assessment for the unit “All about me”
Learner’s name ___________________________________
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Assessment criteria |
Level of learning achievements |
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Identify personal questions with considerable support |
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Give simple commands to follow |
Experiences challenges in giving commands and instructions
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Addresses the task. Makes mistakes in giving commands and instructions Jump /Listen/ Write/ Read
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Summative Assessment for the Cross curricular unit “My family and friends”
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Learning objectives |
2.R1 Read and spell out words for others 2.UE13 Use can to talk about ability and to make requests and offers; use can / can’t to talk about permission |
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Level of thinking skills |
Knowledge and comprehension Application |
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Duration |
20 minutes |
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Reading Task 1 .Read the words. Match the words to the pictures.
Use of English
Task 2. Read the sentences. Write can or can’t.
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