English Portfolio

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First write some info about yourself

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Name: ___________________________________________________________

Age: ______________________

Date of Birth: _____________________________________

Place of Birth: _____________________________________

Nationality: ________________________________________

School Year: _______________________________________

School: _________________________________________________________

Form: ____________ Class: ____________

Fill in the spaces with information on you.

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Draw images or stick pictures in the boxes and complete the statements.

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YES NO

In my family some people speak English

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I usually read books/ magazines in English

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I usually watch TV shows in English

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I usually listen to music in English

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I have someone who speaks English with me at home

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I have been in English speaking countries

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Some people in my family live in an English speaking country

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I play computer games in English

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I learn new English words when I search the internet @ � �

Tick the correct answer. .

Hello!

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In a regular passport you register your travels

In the Language Passport you can write down what you already know and what you will gradually learn during this school year

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My mother tongue is: __________________

I started learning English during…

• Pre-school � • 1st grade � • 2nd grade � • 3rd grade � • 4th grade � • 5th form �

Speak about…

Read about…

Listen about…

Write about…

Talk to someone about…

Write down the English topics you already know.

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Salut, au revoir, pardon, maison…

FRENCH

SPANISH

GERMAN

UKRANIAN

CHINESE

___________

If you speak or know some words in another language besides Portuguese or English, write them down in the following speech bubbles.

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Speaking to someone

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Listening

With my teacher

Alone

With my friends

In pairs

Choose the ways you learn best by colouring the speech bubbles.

With my family

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Global descriptors of language proficiency

Personal Identification

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand greetings and simple statements about someone

I can read numbers and short sentences about myself or someone else

I can answer simple questions about myself

I can repeat phrases and ask simple questions about myself

I can write small sentences about myself

A2

I can follow short statements about someone

I can read short sentences and identify words related to someone

I can ask and answer greetings and questions about myself and others

I can make a short description of me or someone else

I can write small texts about me or someone else.

B1

I can understand the main aspects in a conversation about someone

I can read short texts about someone in particular

I can keep a conversation about someone and give reason for opinions and actions

I can talk about someone or myself or tell a story, make descriptions or explain something

I can write a clear detailed text on a specific theme or person. I can write letters

Register your progress in the different skills. Mark it with a cross (X) and don’t forget to add the date.

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Family

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand the common family vocabulary

I can identify family-related vocabulary

I can, when asked, answer simple questions concerning family relationships.

I can repeat family-related vocabulary

I can write short sentences about family issues

A2

I can follow a conversation about members of a family, their jobs and activities

I can read short phrases about family and jobs

I can exchanges opinions and information about my family

I can talk spontaneously about my family

I can write a small simple text about the members of a family

B1

I can understand the main point of speeches that consist mainly of family or job-related language.

I can read short simple texts about families, their jobs and activities

I can enter unprepared in a conversation about mine or other people’s family

I can describe my family, giving details about their jobs and activities

I can produce simple connected texts about family issues

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Commands

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand simple commands in classroom environment

I can identify command- related words

I can respond to simple commands

I can name a few classroom instructions

I can register simple classroom commands

A2

I can follow day-to-day regular commands

I can read about daily-based instructions

I can perform and answer to simple commands

I can list simple instructions

I can write simple everyday commands

B1

I can understand common orders

I can read instructions in a specific situation or environment

I can discuss rules and obligations

I can talk about rules on a specific environment

I can produce a small text on rules and must-does to be followed in a determined context

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The House

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand the basic vocabulary related to the house

I can read some words that relate to the house

I can answer simple questions about a house and its surroundings

I can list simple vocabulary about parts of the house, types of houses and furniture

I can write short sentences describing a house

A2

I can follow a conversation about a simple description of a building

I can identify short sentences with the help of images

I can ask and answer simple questions about a house

I can talk spontaneously about where I live

I can write small sentences about my house

B1

I can easily follow a conversation about houses

I can read short simple texts about what a house’s content, its colours and shapes

I can enter unprepared in a conversation about mine or other people’s family

I can give a description of my house, giving details about its colour, shape and contents

I can produce simple connected texts about houses in general or a specific house.

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Daily Routine

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand the basic daily actions

I can identify some daily routine words and times of the day

I can give short answers to questions about someone’s or my daily routine

I can list simple time-related vocabulary and daily actions

I can write simple phrases about someone’s daily routine

A2

I can follow a conversation about a simple description of a building

I can identify short sentences with the help of images

I can ask and answer simple questions about a house

I can pass on information about my daily routine, food preferences and favourite activities

I can write small sentences about a person’s daily routine

B1

I can understand the main points of a conversation about someone’s day.

I can read simple texts about a person’s day-to-day life

I can participate of a conversation and share information about my daily habits and routines

I can give a description of my habits and routines

I can produce simple connected texts about my own daily routine and habits or someone else’s

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Likes and Dislikes

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand simple vocabulary about food, taste, sports, activities and school subjects

I can read simple vocabulary concerning preferences

I can give simple answers when asked about my preferences

I can enumerate someone’s preferences with the help of images or short sentences

I can write sentences about preferences

A2

I can follow a simple statement about someone’s preferences

I can read and understand short phrases on someone’s preferences

I can ask and answer simple questions about likes and dislikes

I can say simple sentences about my likes and dislikes

I can write short simple sentences about preferences

B1

I can easily follow a speech about someone’s preferences on food, sports, activities or school subjects

I can read simple texts about someone’s preferences

I can participate spontaneously in a conversation and give reason for my opinions

I can talk about my own likes and dislikes

I can produce a text where I express my preferences, giving reason for my opinions and actions

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Describing people

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand vocabulary related to the physical appearance of people

I can read words connected to physical appearance

I can answer questions about someone’s appearance

I can create simple phrases describing myself

I can write simple sentences about physical description

A2

I can follow a simple statement describing someone

I can identify different features in people’s physical appearance

I can give answers to simple questions about someone’s appearance

I can produce a simple speech about my own appearance

I can write small simple sentences about how people look like

B1

I can easily follow a description of a person

I can read a text containing information and vocabulary on physical appearance

I can be part of a dialogue, using specific vocabulary (parts of the body, clothes, physical appearance, psychological features)

I can pass on information on someone’s appearance by looking at a picture

I can write a text about my own or someone’s description

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School

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand school-related vocabulary

I can read words connected to school

I can answer simple questions about school parts and school objects

I can create simple phrases where I include school-related vocabulary

I can copy sentences from the board

A2

I can follow a simple statement about a classroom description

I can identify the majority of school objects, parts of the school and school subjects

I can give simple answers when asked about my favourite subjects, or extra-curricular activities

I can make short statements about school

I can write a simple description of my school

B1

I can follow a conversation on school life

I can read and understand a text about a particular school reality

I can enter in a conversation on school matters and give reason for my opinions and actions

I can talk about my school and its reality, describing it and expressing my preferences

I can write a clear detailed text on my school, my favourite subjects and extracurricular activities

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The City – Directions

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand short phrases concerning public places

I can identify city-related words with the help of images

I can answer simple questions about specific public places

I can use simple phrases or sentences to describe public places

I can write simple lists with city-related vocabulary

A2

I can understand a simple description of a town or city

I can identify different prepositions of place and movement

I can give simple answers about the location of public places

I can make short descriptions of a city with the help of a map

I can write a simple description of a city map

B1

I can follow and understand directions

I can read and understand texts on directions

I can take part in a dialogue about directions unprepared

I can give information on directions and city locations

I can write a clear detailed text giving specific directions

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Holidays

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand holiday- -related vocabulary

I can identify words related to holidays, weather, and means of transport

I can answer simple questions on holiday destinations and means of transports

I can repeat holiday-related vocabulary

I can write lists of vocabulary on the holidays topic

A2

I can understand a follow a conversation on holiday destinations

I can read short sentences about someone’s holidays

I can answer simple questions about my last holidays

I can name the different ways of travelling

I can write short simple sentences about holidays

B1

I can follow a speech concerning someone’s

I can read text on holidays locations and specific leisure activities

I keep a simple dialogue about my last holidays

I can give information about means of transport, leisure activities and different kinds of holidays

I can write a clear detailed text about my own or someone else’s holidays

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The weather

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand weather-related vocabulary

I can read and identify the different seasons and weather adjectives

I can answer simple questions the weather and seasons

I can use simple phrases or sentences to describe the weather and the time of year

I can label weather-related images

A2

I can understand a simple forecast on the TV

I can identify the different weather adjectives

I can give simple answers to simple questions on weather

I can make short descriptions of the weather

I can write a simple weather forecast

B1

I can understand simple texts about the weather and seasons of the year

I can read sentences describing the different seasons of the year

I can discuss the weather and justify my opinions

I can give information about weather forecast and make a speech on the seasons

I can produce a weather forecast, using specific vocabulary

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Shopping

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand vocabulary about shops, food and clothes

I can identify words about shopping

I can answer simple questions about shopping

I can pronounce correctly words related to shopping

I can write down lists of vocabulary concerning food, clothes and shops

A2

I can understand simple phrases about shopping

I can read simple sentences concerning shopping habits

I can ask and answer simple questions by following a script

I can talk about my shopping preferences

I can write simple structures, using shopping-related vocabulary

B1

I can understand a conversation between a customer and a shop assistant

I can read a written dialogue set on a shop

I can ask for assistance in a shop and maintain a conversation with the shop assistance

I can talk about shopping, tastes, food and clothes

I can write a simple text about my own shopping preferences or someone else’s, using shopping-related vocabulary

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Birthday Parties

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand words about birthday parties

I can identify snacks and beverages which are common at parties

I can answer simple questions about a picture of a birthday table

I can repeat simple sentences about a birthday party

I can write simple sentences about quantities or produce a birthday party invitation

A2

I can follow a short simple story about someone’s birthday party

I can identify food-related words and quantifiers

I can ask and answer simple questions concerning quantities and food

I can make a short description of a birthday party

I can write a simple connected text about my last birthday party

B1

I can understand the main point of a conversation about birthdays and preparing a party

I can read and understand a birthday party invitation and a description of a birthday party

I can talk about a discuss quantities and birthday parties

I can describe a birthday party

I can write a clear detailed text about birthday parties, party food and quantities

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Festivities

Level Skill Descriptors With difficulty Date With some help Date On my own Date

A1

I can understand vocabulary on festivities

I can identify specific festivity words with the help of images

I can ask and answer simple questions about festivities

I can use simple phrases or sentences to talk about a determined festivity

I can match images and words relating festivities

A2

I can understand a simple description of a festivity

I can read simple phrases and sentences on festivities

I can keep a dialogue on details concerning festivities

I give a short summary of a specific festivity

I can write a simple text about activities relating a determined festivity

B1

I can follow and understand a detailed speech on a specific festivity

I can read and understand texts about festivities

I can carry on a conversation about a festivities and its details, giving reason for my opinions and actions

I can talk about a certain festivity, giving opinion about my preferences

I can write a clear detailed text on festivities

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Puzzles

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Computer games

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Mind maps

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Patterns

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Analogies

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Field trips

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Drama

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Sports /

games

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Dance

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Body language

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Making things

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Stories

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Research

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Working on a computer

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Crosswords

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Role play

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Spelling

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Arts and Crafts

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Posters / charts

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Illustrations

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Overhead projection

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Video tapes / DVD’s

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Treasure hunting /

deciphering codes

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Label the activities with ☺ - I like it a lot; � - I like it; � - I don’ t like it

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Group work

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Pair work

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Class discussions

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Conversations /

dialogues

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Team projects

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Interviews

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Puppets

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Individual work

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Keeping a journal

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Computer work

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Investigating

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Silent reading

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Outdoor work

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Outdoor activities

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Environmental studies

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Using natural resources in

class

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Songs

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Background music

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Musical games

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Helping others

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Sharing personal

things with others

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

Volunteering in charity activities

1st T �

2nd T �

3rd T �

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TOPICS

LISTENING

READING

WRITING

SPEAKING

SPEAKING TO SOMEONE

ME MY

TEACHER ME

MY TEACHER

ME MY

TEACHER ME

MY TEACHER

ME MY

TEACHER

E.g. Introducing yourself

CBB (Could Be Better) G (Good) VG (Very Good)

It’s time to assess your work. Do it by using the symbols in the end of the page.

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CBB (Could Be Better) G (Good) VG (Very Good)

TOPICS

LISTENING

READING

WRITING

SPEAKING

SPEAKING TO SOMEONE

ME MY

TEACHER ME

MY TEACHER

ME MY

TEACHER ME

MY TEACHER

ME MY

TEACHER

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CBB (Could Be Better) G (Good) VG (Very Good)

TOPICS

LISTENING

READING

WRITING

SPEAKING

SPEAKING TO SOMEONE

ME MY

TEACHER ME

MY TEACHER

ME MY

TEACHER ME

MY TEACHER

ME MY

TEACHER

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You can keep here your favourite and/or meaningful works and activities

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DATE DESCRIPTION EVALUATION

E:g.: 31-10-2007 School’s Halloween’s costume contest 1ST place

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DESCRIPTION REASONS FOR ADDING UP

THIS WORK DATE

DATE OF REMOVAL

E.g.: Poster on Body Parts Because I made it myself and I think I did a good job.

11th October

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Do your own research on foreign countries and log them up here

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Make your own picture dictionary (you can add as many pages as you want!)

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armchair

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Documentos de Referência

A Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment Language Policy Division – Council of Europe Interactive version - http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Source/Framework_EN.pdf Quadro Europeu Comum de Referência para as Línguas – Aprendizagem, ensino, avaliação Edições ASA, Lisboa, 2001 Línguas Estrangeiras – Competências essenciais Departamento da Educação Básica, Janeiro 2001 Ministério da Educação - Portugal Programa de Inglês – Programa e Organização Curricular Ensino Básico 2.º Ciclo Departamento da Educação Básica Ministério da Educação - 1996

Versão organizada por:

2006-2007 Dr.ª Elsa Lomba Dr.ª Ana Maria Kauppila 2007-2008 Dr.ª Paula Freitas Ilustrações – Anabela Machado, Neusa Costa, Susana Figueiredo