Project Title: “Exploring My Favorite Book”
Objective: The objective of this project is to assess the four language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) of grade 5 ESL students while aligning with Bloom’s Taxonomy. The project aims to enhance their English language proficiency, critical thinking, creativity, and presentation skills.
Instructions:
- Reading (Remembering and Understanding):
- Choose your favorite book (fiction or non-fiction) that you have read recently.
- Write a brief summary of the book, including the title, author, main characters, and the plot.
- Identify and write down at least five new vocabulary words you encountered while reading the book.
- Create a visual representation (poster, collage, or drawing) that depicts a scene or character from the book.
- Writing (Applying and Analyzing):
- Write a book review of your favorite book, including your opinion about the story, characters, and why you enjoyed it.
- Write a short paragraph explaining how the book relates to your own life or experiences.
- Create a new ending for the book, explaining why you made those changes.
- Listening (Understanding and Evaluating):
- Listen to an audio excerpt from your favorite book (provided by the teacher).
- Take notes while listening and write a short summary of what you heard.
- Answer comprehension questions related to the audio excerpt.
- Speaking (Creating and Evaluating):
- Prepare a short oral presentation about your favorite book.
- Include the book’s title, author, main characters, and a brief summary of the plot.
- Share your thoughts and feelings about the book, explaining why you recommend it to others.
- Use visual aids (such as the visual representation created in the reading section) to support your presentation.
Rubric:
| Criteria | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Mastery of all instructions and vocabulary usage. | Adequate completion of most instructions and vocabulary usage. | Partial completion of instructions and limited vocabulary usage. | Incomplete or incorrect completion of instructions and minimal vocabulary usage. |
| Writing | Well-written book review, paragraph, and creative ending. | Adequate writing with minor errors in book review, paragraph, or creative ending. | Partial completion of writing tasks with noticeable errors. | Incomplete or incorrect completion of writing tasks. |
| Listening | Accurate note-taking, comprehensive summary, and correct answers to comprehension questions. | Adequate note-taking, summary, and mostly correct answers to comprehension questions. | Partial completion of note-taking, summary, or comprehension questions with some errors. | Incomplete or incorrect completion of note-taking, summary, or comprehension questions. |
| Speaking | Clear and well-organized presentation with excellent use of visual aids. | Adequate presentation with minor issues in organization or visual aids. | Partial completion of presentation with noticeable issues in organization or visual aids. | Incomplete or incorrect completion of presentation. |
Note: The rubric can be adjusted based on the specific requirements and expectations of the teacher or school.
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