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What percentage of the final ESL mark do the C1 and C3 evaluations account for?
What percentage of the final ESL mark do the C1 and C3 evaluations account for?
The C1 evaluation is conducted individually.
The C1 evaluation is conducted individually.
False
What is the required word count for the opinion piece in the written evaluation C3?
What is the required word count for the opinion piece in the written evaluation C3?
225 words
During the preparation phase for evaluations, students are provided with a __________ to help develop their opinions.
During the preparation phase for evaluations, students are provided with a __________ to help develop their opinions.
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion used to evaluate the oral interaction in C1?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion used to evaluate the oral interaction in C1?
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Students can use electronic devices during the written evaluation C3.
Students can use electronic devices during the written evaluation C3.
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The C2 assessment is evaluated by __________ based on the material covered during the school year.
The C2 assessment is evaluated by __________ based on the material covered during the school year.
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Match the evaluation with its type and criteria:
Match the evaluation with its type and criteria:
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Study Notes
Quebec Core Secondary Five English as a Second Language (ESL) Ministry Exam Overview
- The Ministry of Education in Quebec assesses students’ English language abilities through two evaluations: C1 Interacts Orally in English and C3 Produces Texts. These evaluations account for 20% of the student's final ESL mark.
- The oral evaluation (C1) is conducted in teams of four students and lasts 15 minutes. The evaluation focuses on four main criteria:
- Participation: Students must actively contribute to the discussion and keep it flowing.
- Content: Students must demonstrate comprehension of the topic and support their opinions with information from the preparation booklet.
- Fluency: Students should speak with natural ease and minimal hesitation.
- Accuracy: Students should express themselves with minimal grammatical errors.
- Students are provided with a preparation booklet in advance of both evaluations. This booklet helps them develop an opinion on a specific topic, which is different every year. The booklet is only available during the preparation phase (45-60 minutes) and must be submitted before the written evaluation.
- The written evaluation (C3) requires students to write an opinion piece on a given topic within a two-hour timeframe. The essay must be 225 words in length and will be structured as a five-paragraph essay. Only authorized materials, like a paper dictionary and grammar book, are permitted during the evaluation. Electronic devices and other assistance are strictly prohibited.
- While the oral evaluation is a group activity, students are evaluated individually based on their contributions. The discussion is student-led, with the teacher observing. The teacher may not intervene unless the discussion becomes unproductive.
- Students can ask for clarification from teammates, change the focus of the discussion, and revisit topics as needed to keep the conversation flowing.
- The final evaluation will be on the same day for all students in Quebec, typically in early June. Students will receive an official student booklet containing the official topic for the opinion piece.
C2 Reinvest Understanding Of Text
- The C2 Reinvest Understanding of Text assessment is not part of the ministry exam. It is evaluated by individual teachers based on the material covered during the school year.
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Description
This overview provides details about the Ministry of Education in Quebec's assessments for English as a Second Language (ESL). It outlines the two key evaluations: C1 Interacts Orally and C3 Produces Texts, which together account for 20% of the final ESL mark. Key criteria for the oral evaluation include participation, content comprehension, fluency, and accuracy.
