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1 English to Go! Communicating Information ANG Final Project 1 Date: Signature of the evaluator: Score: /100 IDENTIFICATION Name: Address: Telephone: Sent on (date):

2 Project Manager: Jo-Ann Stanton (SOFAD) Writer: Susanne Viktora Content Revisor: Michèle Ortiz Copy Editor: Johanne St-Martin Illustrator: Gilbert Rousseau Proofreader: Michèle Ortiz Graphic Design: Robin Patterson Rights Agent: Nicole Cypihot (SOFAD) SOFAD All rights for translation and adaptation, in whole or in part, reserved for all countries. Any reproduction by mechanical or electronic means is forbidden without the express written consent of a duly authorized representative of the SOFAD. Notwithstanding the above, reproduction is authorized solely for use by owners of the Communicating Information, 2nd edition (ANG ) student workbook. This work is funded in part by the Ministère de l'éducation et de l'enseignement supérieur du Québec and by the Canada-Quebec Agreement on Minority Language Education and Second Language Instruction.

3 Final Project 1 It is recommended that you to obtain a mark of 60% or more in this Final Project before doing the final exam for this course. Instructions Fill out the section titled identification. Write all your answers in the booklet. Do not forget to proofread all your answers. Submit this evaluation situation to your teacher if you are following the course at an adult education centre or send it to your tutor if you are following a distance course. We recommend that you keep a photocopy of your work, just to be safe. When you receive your corrected copy, read your teacher s or tutor s comments carefully. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask for feedback. 3

4 ANG Communicating Information Final Project 1: Applying for a Job Your teacher or tutor will evaluate this final project for Chapter 1. Make sure you do the work completely and seriously. There are two parts to this final project: a preparation and a written part. The table used to evaluate the written part is given to you below. You can use a dictionary and the Reference Booklet. Ready? Here s the situation: Have you ever filled out a job application form? Have you ever written a letter to a prospective employer? Well, now you can practise doing just that, which will help you when you go to apply for that dream job. You will choose one that best suits your interests, skills, experience and needs. Part 1: Preparing A. A friend of yours has told you about websites that post ads for summer jobs. You decide to apply for a job. Read the three job offers. Then answer the questions. Ad #1 Daycare worker urgently needed! This is a full-time position; Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Responsibilities include supervising and taking care of young children from ages 2 to 5. You will also organize activities and games for indoors and outdoors as well as serve lunch and snacks. A daycare certificate is required. The salary is $20.00 an hour. If interested, please call , or your résumé to Anne Jacobs: 678. com. Ad #2 Ad #3 We are looking for a painter for our downtown office buildings. Experience is an asset. It is a full-time job, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We pay $15.00 an hour. You need a car and your own equipment. Please send your résumé to: Mr. Freddie Bowen, th Ave. Montréal, QC, G5S 4F6 or call him at Cook required. We are looking for a short order cook to prepare breakfast dishes only. It s part-time, everyday of the week, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., $12.00 an hour. No experience needed, but we provide a two-day training session. Call Harry Knight at: if you are interested. 4

5 Final Project 1 B. Use the table below to write in note form the important information for these three ads. Ad #1 Ad #2 Ad #3 C. In the table, circle the items that interest you most. Does one job correspond better to your interests and skills? Which one? Write your job choice here. Ad # suits me the best. D. Read the job application form below and on the next page, but don t fill it in yet. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Address: Alternate Address: Contact: POSITION SOUGHT: Desired Pay Range: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT DATE OF APPLICATION: Home Telephone Mobile Telephone Hourly or salary How did you learn about our company? Available Start Date: Are you currently employed? continued... 5

6 ANG Communicating Information... continued EDUCATION Name and Location Graduate? - Degree? Major / Subjects of Study High School College or University Specialized Training, Trade School, etc. Other Education Please list your areas of highest proficiency, special skills or other items that may contribute to your abilities in performing the above-mentioned position. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Please list beginning from the most recent Dates Employed Company Name Location Role / Title Job notes, tasks performed and reason for leaving: Hobbies and sports: Volunteer work or special programs: References: Jot down some notes about what you ll need to include on the form and start to gather the information. 6

7 Final Project 1 Part 2: Making Connections and Writing About... Your work for Questions 1 and 2 is worth 20% of your final mark: Question 1 checks your understanding and Question 2 checks your capacity to reinvest your understanding and generalize beyond the texts. Your work for Question 3 is worth 80% of your final mark and evaluates your written production. Your teacher or tutor will use this table: Evaluation Table C2 Reinvests Understanding of Texts Gathers and classifies information by exploring texts Identifies the context, purpose and target audience of texts and recognizes the text components Understands and interprets factual information Selects and uses pertinent information Identifies and communicates pertinent information Makes connections with informative texts related to personal needs and interests Combines information from texts with own ideas Sub Total: / 20 C3 Writes and Produces Texts Produces short informative texts that convey factual information Organizes information in a coherent way Uses logical text structures (e.g. introduction, body and conclusion) Utilizes appropriate vocabulary and correct spelling Applies basic rules of grammar, syntax and punctuation Writes short, clear and concise sentences Uses capitalization of proper nouns, abbreviations and acronyms Respects language codes and conventions Sub Total: / 80 Total of C2 + C3 = / 100 Excellent 10 Very good 8 Good 6 Weak 4 Very Weak 2 7

8 ANG Communicating Information Tip! Prepare this final project carefully and take the time to proofread all your answers. If you need a refresher on how to check your texts for mistakes, go to the Annex of your Reference Booklet. Question 1 Look at the application form in Part 1 and answer the following questions using complete sentences. A. What do we mean by personal information? Give four examples. B. What do we mean by position sought? C. What is a pay range? 8

9 Final Project 1 D. What do we mean by specialized training? E. What is a skill? Question 2 Answer these questions using complete sentences. A. Which job would you like to apply for? 9

10 ANG Communicating Information B. Does this job suit your interests, wants and needs? Explain. C. Do you think you would be happy at this job? Why? D. Do your experience, interests and qualifications fit the job? 10

11 Question 3 Write a short letter (150 words), which gives a potential employer information about you, the job you are applying for, your experience and qualifications. Final Project 1 That s it! You ve done most of the work for this chapter. You re ready to wrap it up. 11

12 ANG Communicating Information STUDENT S QUESTIONS: TEACHER S COMMENTS: July 2017

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Myths, Legends, Fairytales and Novels (Writing a Letter) Assessment Focus This task focuses on Communication through the mode of Writing at Levels 3, 4 and 5. Two linked tasks (Hot Seating and Character Study) that use the same context are available to assess