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GCSE Spanish Writing.Foundation

Structure, Support and Success.

Foundation Writing: I can

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• I can write 20-30 words

• I can describe the photo

• I can share my opinion of the topic

• I can use a simple conjunction to make my sentence link

• I can use adjectives to inform of extra details

• I can achieve 12 out of 60 marks

40-word writing


• I can respond to four bullet points where three are in the present tense and

the fourth is in the future

• I can respond to the key points

• I can convey information

• I can achieve 16 out of 60 marks. 80-90-word writing


• I can choose a question from a choice of two options

• I can follow the idea of P.P.O.F for the four bullet points;

o Past

o Present

o Opinion

o Future

• I can express opinions and add justification

• I can vary the use of vocabulary and structures


Translation

• I can translate five separate sentences from English to Spanish

• I can use P.P.O.F to ensure the correct structure is used for each sentence.

• I can use repair strategies if I struggle with a word to translate


Foundation Writing: Question OnePhoto descriptor

• Question one on the writing exam

• Worth a total of 12 marks

• Two parts to it; Describe and give opinion

• 20-30 words

Communication and Content Linguistic knowledge and Accuracy

0 • No rewardable material • No rewardable material

1-2

• Some relevant, basic informationwithout development

• Uses language to inform, give shortdescriptions and express opinions withlimited success

• Uses limited selection of common,familiar vocabulary and expression withfrequent repetition

• Produces simple, short sentences inisolation

• Limited accurate application of a smallselection of straightforward grammaticalstructures, limited success in referring topresent events; frequently errors preventmeaning being conveyed

3-4

• Mostly relevant information, minimalextra detail

• Uses language to give short descriptions,simple information and opinions withvariable success

• Uses small selection of common, familiarvocabulary and expression with somerepetition

• Produces simple, short sentences withlittle linking

• Inconsistently accurate application of asmall selection of straightforwardgrammatical structures, inconsistentlysuccessful reference to present events;often errors occur that hinder clarity ofcommunication and occasionally preventmeaning

5-6

• Relevant information with occasionalextra detail

• Uses language to give short descriptions,simple information and opinions withsome success

• Uses small selection of common, familiarvocabulary and expression with littlerepetition

• Produces simple sentences with somelinking

• Accurate application of a small selectionof straightforward grammaticalstructures, refers successfully to presentevents as appropriate to the task;occasionally errors occur that hinderclarity of communication


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Describe the photo Give your opinion10-15 words 10-15 words

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La foto tiene un grupo de amigos contentotambién la gente está sonriendo.(The photo has a group of happy friends also the people aresmiling)

Opinion

Creo que el reciclaje es interesante y me hacerespetar al planeta.(I believe that recycling is interesting and it makes me respectthe planet)


Describe

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Opinion

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Describe la foto y da tu opinión sobre las vacaciones familiares


Describe

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Opinion

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Describe la foto y da tu opinión sobre los deportes


Describe

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Opinion

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Describe la foto y da tu opinión sobre la comida rápida

Foundation Writing: Question Two40-50 words writing

• Question two on the writing exam


• Four bullet points; 3 in the present and 1 in the future


0 • No rewardable material • No rewardable material

1-2 • Limited information given likely to consist of singlewords and phrases

• Limited ability to use language to present simple facts,inform and note down key points; expression isfrequently constrained and communication oftenbreaks down

• Repetitive use of a limited selection of common wordsand phrases; heavy reliance on language of the stimulusmaterial to express thoughts

• Knowledge of register and style is rarely evidentbecause of restricted use of vocabulary and expression

• Repetitive use of minimal selection of straightforwardgrammatical structures

• Produces individual words/set phrases• Limited accuracy in grammatical structures used,

limited success in referring to present and futureevents; regular errors prevent meaning being conveyed

3-4 • Some brief information given, basic points madewithout development

• Occasional success in using language to present simplefacts, information and to note down key points butexpression is sometimes constrained andcommunication occasionally breaks down

• Limited use of common, familiar vocabulary andexpression with frequent repetition; some reliance onlanguage of the stimulus material to express thoughts

• Occasional appropriate use of register and style

• Use of a restricted range of straightforwardgrammatical structures, frequent repetition

• Produces simple, short sentences, which are not linked• Occasional accuracy in grammatical structures used,

occasional success in referring to present and futureevents; sometimes errors prevent meaning beingconveyed

5-6 • Some relevant information given appropriate to thetask, basic points made with little development

• Uses language with some success, to present simplefacts, information and to note down key points,expression is occasionally constrained

• Uses a small range of, common, familiar vocabulary andexpression, mostly independently selected, with somerepetition; mostly goes beyond the language of thestimulus material

• Mostly appropriate use of register and style, mostlysustained

• Uses straightforward grammatical structures, somerepetition

• Produces simple, short sentences with minimal linking• Some accurate use of straightforward grammatical

structures, some success in referring to present andfuture events to meet the requirements of the task;occasionally errors prevent meaning being conveyed

7-8 • Relevant information given appropriate to the task,basic points made with some development

• Uses language mostly with success, to present simplefacts, information and to note down key points usingsimple ideas

• Uses independently selected, common, familiarvocabulary and expression with little repetition; goesbeyond the language of the stimulus material

• Appropriate use of register and style sustained

• Uses straightforward grammatical structures, occasionalrepetition

• Produces predominantly simple sentences occasionallylinked together

• Mostly accurate use of straightforward grammaticalstructures, mostly successful references to present andfuture events to meet the requirements of the task;occasionally errors hinder clarity of communication

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Las relaciones con la familia y los amigosEscribe a tu amigo/a español/a sobre tus amigos. Debes incluir los siguientes puntos:

Cómo es tu familia

Si te llevas bien con tufamilia

Cómo es tu mejoramigo o amiga

Qué harás con los amigos durante las

próximas vacaciones

Present

Present

Opinion

F uture


Los pros y los contras de la ciudadEscribe a tu amigo/a español/a sobre tu ciudad. Debes incluir los siguientes puntos:

Qué hay en tu zona

Lo mejor de tu ciudad

Lo peor de tu ciudad

Dónde irás el fin de semana que viene

Present

Present

Opinion

F uture


Las redes socialesEscribe a tu amigo/a español/a sobre los usos del móvil y del ordenador . Debes incluir los siguientes puntos:

Cómo contacta con sus amigos

normalmente

Cuánto usa su móvilcada semana

Posibles problemascon los móviles

Para qué usará el ordenador este fin de

semana

Present

Present

Opinion

F uture


Los libros y la lecturaEscribe a tu amigo/a español/a sobre los libros y la lecturaDebes incluir los siguientes puntos.

Qué le gusta leer

Cuándo lee

Si prefiere leer e-books o libros en

papel

Qué leerá durante las próximas vacaciones

Present

Present

Opinion

F uture

Foundation Writing: Question Three80-90 words writing• Question three on Foundation on the writing exam

• A choice of two essay question and bullet points. Only write one.


• Four parts to it; P.P.OF


0 • No rewardable material 0 • No rewardable material

1-3

• Communicates brief information relevant to the taskwith little development

• Uses straightforward language to narrate, inform andinterest; straightforward personal opinions are givenwith limited justification

• Expresses straightforward thoughts and ideas; usescommon, familiar language with repetition

• Variable use of appropriate register and style

1-2 • Uses straightforward grammatical structures, somerepetition

• Produces brief, simple sentences, limited linking ofsentences

• Variable accuracy with language and structures,variable success when referring to past, presentand future events, regular ambiguity; often errorsprevent meaning being conveyed

4-6

• Communicates information relevant to the task, withdevelopment of the occasional key point and idea

• Some effective adaptation of language to narrate andinform; attempts are made to interest and giveconvincing personal opinions which are occasionallysuccessful

• Expresses mainly straightforward thoughts and ideaswith the occasional individual thought/idea; somedifferent examples of common, familiar language

• Appropriate use of register and style is evident but withinconsistencies

3-4 • Uses mostly straightforward grammaticalstructures, occasional repetition

• Produces occasionally extended sentences linkedwith familiar, straightforward conjunctions

• Some accurate language and structures, includingsome successful references to past, present andfuture events, some ambiguity; often errors occurthat hinder clarity of communication andoccasionally prevent meaning being conveyed

7-9

• Communicates information relevant to the task, withdevelopment of some key points and ideas

• Mostly effective adaptation of language to narrate andinform, some effective language to interest and giveconvincing personal opinions

• Some examples of creative language use to expressindividual thoughts and ideas; a variety of mainlycommon, familiar language with the occasionalexample of uncommon language

• Appropriate use of register and style is evident but withoccasional inconsistency

5-6 • Different examples of straightforward grammaticalstructures are evident

• Produces some extended sentences that are linkedwith familiar, straightforward conjunctions

• Frequently accurate language and structures,including mostly successful references to past,present and future events, occasional ambiguity;sometimes errors occur that hinder clarity ofcommunication

10-12

• Communicates information relevant to the task withexpansion of key points and ideas

• Effective adaptation of language to narrate, inform,interest and give convincing personal opinions

• Frequent examples of creative language use to expressindividual thoughts and ideas; a variety of vocabularyand expression, some examples of uncommonlanguage

• Appropriate use of register and style throughout withminimal inconsistency

7-8 • Some variation of grammatical structures,occasional complex structure

• Produces frequently extended sentences, welllinked together

• Generally accurate language and structures,including successful references to past, present andfuture events; occasionally errors occur that hinderclarity of communication

How to best answer the bullet points?

• P.P.O.F

• Right tense for the

bullet point

• Three tenses – Past,

present and future

• J.O.E - Justify your

Opinions with an

Example

• Negatives

• Time expressions

• Adjectives and

emotions

• Talk about others

• Use something complex

to show flow

• Details and description

Past

Present

Opinion

F uture

Foundation Writing: Question Three80-90 words writing

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Un campamento de veranoManda un mensaje para pedir un puesto.Debes incluir los siguientes puntos:

tus cualidadespersonales

los idiomas que hablas

tu experiencia y las prácticas laborales

que hiciste

tus ambiciones para el futuro

Past

Present

Opinion

F uture


Un festival de cine internacional Escribe a tu amigo/a español/a sobre tu experiencia.

Debes incluir los siguientes puntos:

dónde y cuándo se celebra el festival

lo que más te gustó del festival

por qué los festivales son tan populares

hoy

los planes que tienes para asistir a otro

festival en el futuro

Past

Present

Opinion

F uture


El deporte y el tiempo libreEscríbele un email Debes incluir los siguientes puntos:

Tus deportespreferidos

El deportista que másadmiras y por qué

Un fin de semanareciente

Tus ideas para seguiractive/a en el futuro

Past

Present

Opinion

F uture


Mi área locaEscríbele una respuestaDebes incluir los siguientes puntos:

Dónde está situado/a tu pueblo/ciudad

El clima de tu zona

Un sitio de interés que vistaste

recientemente

Posibles actividadespara el próximo fin de

semana

Past

Present

Opinion

F uture


Navidad en EspañaEscríbele una respuestaDebes incluir los siguientes puntos:

Cómo se celebra el Año Nuevo en tupueblo o ciudad

Cuáles fueron los díasmás importantes

durante las vacaciones

Las celebraciones entu familia durante el

año

Los planes que tienespara ver las fiestas en

España

Past

Present

Opinion

F uture

Foundation Writing: Question FourTranslation English to Spanish

• Question four on Foundation on the writing exam


• Five phrases to translate from English into Spanish.

Translation mark grids

For the first three sentences.

0 • No rewardable material

1 • Meaning partially communicated with errors that hinder clarity or prevent meaningbeing conveyed

2 • Meaning fully communicated with occasional errors that do not hinder clarity

For the last two sentences

0 • No rewardable material

1 • Some words are communicated but the overall meaning of the sentence is notcommunicated

2 • The meaning of the sentence is partially communicated• Linguistic structures and vocabulary are mostly accurate with some errors that hinder

clarity or prevent meaning being conveyed

3 • The meaning of the sentence is fully communicated• Linguistic structures and vocabulary are accurate with only occasional errors that do

not hinder clarity


I live in a small town.

It is very hot in July and August.

There isn’t much traffic.

Last week, we went to Barcelona with our teacher.

Next year, we’re going to organise a football tournament to raise money.

Step One: Step Two: Step Three:

Read the texts Break down into small phrases

Underline or highlight what you can do instantly

Step Four: Step Five:

Write the translation of each part you know in sentences. Leave a line for bits

you don’t know, yet.

Look at those gaps, can you think logically what needs to go there?


I think health is very important.

I never smoke because it’s not good for your health.

We eat well at home and I do sports every day.

Last weekend, I took part in a charity sports event.

Next year, I want to take part in a half-marathon.









I live in a big city.

We get on well with our neighbours.

I like living in the city because my house is near a park.

Last month, I recycled glass, paper and lots of plastic bottles.

Next year, my friends and I are going to organise an event about the

environment.









Global warming is a very serious problem.

There is a lot of traffic.

I like being a volunteer.

We are going to plant trees near the school

Last week, I went to school on my bike every day.








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