Reading & Writing activities ISE I (B1)

Classroom activities

Practice activities suitable for ISE I (B1):

Task 1 - Long reading

• Activity 1 - Fashion
• Activity 2 - Cinemas
• Activity 3 - Skimming travel information

Task 2 - Multi-text reading

• Activity 1 - Greeting cards*
• Activity 2 - Time

Task 3 - Reading into writing

• Activity 1 - Strict or relaxed parents*
• Activity 2 - Means of transport
• Activity 3 - Sugar

Task 4 - Extended writing

• Activity 1 - Blogging*
• Activity 2 - Seasonal celebration
• Activity 3 - Email to school principal

* May be less suitable for SELT candidates.

Writing genres

• Guidance on Writing genres – writing in specific genres for the exam – eg a letter, email, essay, review, report, etc.
  
  

Building process writing skills

• Portfolio Toolkit for teachers – ISE I - a method for teachers to help students build process writing skills (not assessed).

Practice papers

Practise answering typical exam questions:

• Sample paper 1 (with notes)
• Sample paper 1 (with answers)
• Sample paper 2 (with answers)
• Sample paper 3 (with answers)
• Sample paper 4 (with answers)
• Sample paper 5 (with answers)
• Sample paper 6 (with answers)
• Sample paper 7 (with answers)

Marking and interpreting outcomes:

• How to mark practice ISE exam materials
• Example marked candidate responses - ISE I