This is a tapescript cloze activity (with answer key) for Level 2, Unit 12B.

Let’s Talk 12B cloze w/key.doc

This is a tapescript activity (cloze exercise) for Level 2, Let’s Talk Unit 9B.

Let’s Talk 9B cloze w/key.doc

This is a communicative activity for Level 2. Let’s Talk Unit 12.

Let’s Talk 12A Comm.task.doc

This is a communicative task for Level 2, Let’s Talk Unit 9.

Let’s Talk 9A Comm.task.doc

*Level 2 Reading teachers are due to give a minimum of five quizzes this semester. Of course, there’s the usual publisher quizzes available, but Level 2 team has been making a few alternative quizzes. Here are some things about them:

1) About half of the questions involve a cloze passage. So, there is some reading for the students. The passage is pretty similar to the textbook texts, so hopefully students will reread the passages from the previous week.

2) Half of the questions are from previous units. To do well on the quizzes, students will have to continue reviewing the vocab from previous weeks.

3) The tests will fit very well with the final test (see another posting). That is, the questions mostly tap the same receptive understanding of vocabulary, so the two go well together.

Let me know if you have any questions, problems, or feedback!

Unit 1 Vocab. Quiz with answers.pdf
Unit 2 Vocab. Quiz with answers.pdf
Unit 3 Vocab. Quiz with answers.pdf
Unit 4 Vocab. Quiz with answers.pdf
Unit 5 Vocab. Quiz with answers.pdf
Unit 6 Vocab. Quiz with answers.pdf
Unit 7 Vocab. Quiz with answers.pdf
Unit 8 Vocab. Quiz with answers.pdf

SHOPPING FOR GIFTS

This communicative task includes 3 exercises for students to do (in 2 pages of A4);
1. Dictation
2. Conversation Practice
3. Writing
It is designed to enforce speaking practice in the early semester.

Let’s Talk 5B Communicative Task.doc
Let’s Talk 5B Communicative Task.pdf

Level 2 Writing Task 1 :DESCRIBE A PERSON

AIM
This task requires students to write a paragraph about a person they know.

ACTIVITIES
There are 4 activities and the rubric for this task (activity 4 is optional). Each has a teacher version with an answer key. Each activity is self-explanatory, so please check the instruction on each activity.

teacher notes.pdf
rubric.pdf
L2 W task1 activity1.pdf
L2 W task1 activity2.pdf
L2 W task1.activity3.pdf
L2 W task1 activity4.pdf

SAMPLE PARAGRAPHS
There are two sample paragraphs included in the activities: broad and focused. The broad type is aimed at lower level 2 students and the focused type is for more proficient students. For an advanced group, both types could be used. Please use whichever sample you think will match your class.

The Task:
There are 6 possible conversation topics that students should practice prior to the testing day. Feel free to limit the number of topics or add new ones to meet the needs of your class. Each topic is related to a unit in the textbook, so reviewing necessary parts in the textbook could be helpful for students. It is encouraged to choose the conversation pairs on the testing day to enforce more natural conversation. On the day of the test, either you or the pair of students could choose a few topics to talk about out of the 6. There are worksheets and a DVD to prepare students for the task.

Topics:
1. Talk about important things in making your life healthier. (9A)
2. Talk about your sleep habits. Do you usually remember your dreams? (9B)
3. Talk about a childhood memory. (10B)
4. Talk about your hometown. What can you do there? (11B)
5. Talk about your favorite holiday or festival in Japan. (12A)
6. Talk about a Japanese custom. Give advice to a visitor from another country. (12B)

Contents:
1. Teacher Notes
2. Student Notes
3. Rubric
4. Worksheet A (Lifestyle conversation A)
5. Worksheet B (Lifestyle conversation B)

word versions
Level 2 L/S Task 1 Aut Ts Notes.doc
Level 2 L/S Task 1 Aut Ss Notes.doc
Level 2 L/S Task 1 Aut Rubric.doc
Level 2 L/S Task 1 Aut Wkst A.doc
Level 2 L/S Task 1 Aut wkst B.doc

pdf versions
Level 2 L/S Task 1 Aut Ts Notes.pdf
Level 2 L/S Task 1 Aut Ss Notes.pdf
Level 2 L/S Task 1 Aut Rubric.pdf
Level 2 L/S task 1 Aut Wkst A.pdf
Level 2 L/S Task 1 Aut Wkst B.pdf

DESCRIBE A PERSON

AIM
This task requires students to write a paragraph about a person they know. Students should be encouraged to have the following qualities in their final work (the same check list is on activity 3 and the rubric).

1. The first line is indented.
2. The sentences follow on.
3. There are 8 or more sentences.
4. Each sentence begins with a capital letter.
5. Each sentence ends with a period.
6. Spelling mistakes are corrected.
7. Grammar mistakes are corrected.
8. All sentences are about the same topic.

SAMPLE PARAGRAPHS
There are two sample paragraphs included in the activities: broad and focused. The broad type is aimed at lower level 2 students and the focused type is for more proficient students. For an advanced group, both types could be used. Please use whichever sample you think will match your class.

ACTIVITIES
There are 4 activities and the rubric for this task (activity 4 is optional). Each has a teacher version with an answer key. Each activity is self-explanatory, so please check the instruction on each activity.

Teacher Notes [pdf]
Rubric [pdf]
Activity 1 [pdf]
Activity 2 [pdf]
Activity 3 [pdf]
Activity 4 [pdf]

All files in Word

These files are also in the shared files (both in PDF and Word files). You can find hard copies in the Level 2 binder in PFC and Machida campus.