ENGLISH AND MODERN LANGUAGES

SBA TIMELINE
FORM 4 TERM 1
WEE

ACTIVITY TO BE COMPLETED

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General introduction to what is an English SBA

Formation of groups
Choosing of topics by the groups
Outlining of the tasks needed to complete the SBA
Discussion on different kinds of texts that students may use (literary and nonliterary). (Collection of SBA notebooks)
Students explore the ways of collecting material
Each group member to bring 3 pieces of research material relevant to the topic.
After discussion and negotiation the best 3 pieces will be chosen from all

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N.B.

submitted.
Students outline their individual reason/s for choosing the topic/title
Identification of English skills that can be explored based on the content of the
chosen pieces. (Collection of SBA notebooks)
Ways of making inferences and drawing conclusions
Factors that impede the soundness of research
How to minimize the factors that impede the soundness of research.
SUMMISSION OF COMPLETED PLAN OF INVESTIGATION
A draft of REFLECTION 1 (ONE) will be given as a homework assignment for the

Christmas vacation.

FORM 4 TERM 2
WEE

ACTIVITY TO BE COMPLETED

K
1

Discussions on Reflection1 which was completed in the Christmas Vacation

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Submission of first draft of Reflection 1

Feedback on the first draft of Reflection 1
Submission of Final draft of Reflection 1/ First Individual participation

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interviews
Submission of first draft of Reflection 2 (Collection of SBA notebooks)
Feedback on the first draft of Reflection 2
Submission of Final draft of Reflection 2/First observation of quality of within

group activities.
Submission of first draft of Reflection 3/First observation of quality of within

group activities.
Feedback on the first draft of Reflection 3/First observation of quality of within

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group activities.
Submission of Final draft of Reflection 3/First observation of quality of within

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group activities. (Collection of SBA notebooks)

SUBMISSION OF REFLECTIONS 1, 2 AND 3

FORM 4 TERM 3
WEE

ACTIVITY TO BE COMPLETED

K
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4

Discussion of the requirements of the written group report.

Explicit statements on the context of the groups task (topic, pieces,)
Linking the task of every student to group task. (Collection of SBA notebooks)
Clearly defined issues that emerge from working as a group are identified and fully
explored.
Final individual participation interviews

Summary and analysis of texts which focuses on key issues of the topic chosen by
the group.

Final observation of quality of within group activities.

Effective use and documentation of sources used by the group.
Evidence of research done by the group.

Final observation of quality of within group activities.

Submission of first draft of written report that includes all the elements explored in
the previous weeks

Final observation of quality of within group activities.

Feedback and editing of reports to make sure there is the excellent use of
language, few grammatical errors, well developed paragraphs, accurate spelling,
wide range of sentences and the report is clearly organised.

Final observation of quality of within group activities.

SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED WRITTEN GROUP REPORT

FORM 5 TERM 1
WEE

ACTIVITY TO BE COMPLETED

K
1
2

Discussion of the requirements of the oral presentation.

The different modes that students can use for oral presentations e.g. speech,

monologue, poem, free speech, drama, prose, role play, argument, exposition etc.
Students choose a particular mode and research elements necessary when it is

presented orally
Submission of first draft of brief oral presentation plan which should include:
The students personal response related to the issue/topic/theme/event.
How ideas will be organized.
How the style of presentation contributes to sustaining the treatment of the
topic/theme/issues.
Sources used and a comment on the kind of language used.

THE PLAN HAS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PORTFOLIO EVEN

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THOUGH IT IS NOT BEING MARKED

Feedback of first draft of brief oral presentation plan
Submission of final draft of brief oral presentation plan.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
ORAL PRESENTATIONS