Operatoren für das Fach Englisch

Abitur ab 2017
Aufgabenart 1.1
Klausurteil A Schreiben mit Leseverstehen, integriert
Klausurteil B schriftliche Sprachmittlung (D > E), isoliert
Die Übersicht enthält Operatoren, die für das im Abitur vorgesehene Klausurformat Schreiben mit integriertem
Leseverstehen in Klausurteil A und Sprachmittlung in Klausurteil B infrage kommen.

Ein Grundstock von Operatoren für weitere Kompetenzbereiche ist in den „Konstruktionshinweisen – Neue
Aufgabenformate in den modernen Fremdsprachen“ erhältlich (Download auf der Seite
https://www.standardsicherung.schulministerium.nrw.de/abitur-gost/fach.php?fach=3).

Die Operatoren können unterschiedlichen Anforderungsbereichen zugeordnet werden (vgl. Kapitel 4 der
Kernlehrpläne für moderne Fremdsprachen, Sekundarstufe II, Gymnasium/Gesamtschule).

Klausurteil A Schreiben, Leseverstehen integriert

Operator Erläuterung Illustrierendes Aufgabenbeispiel

analyse describe and explain in detail Analyse the way(s) in which atmosphere is created in
the opening scene.

assess express a well-founded opinion Against the background of the ideas put forward in
on the nature or quality of the text, assess the importance of learning
sb./sth. languages for a young person’s future.

evaluate express a well-founded opinion Evaluate the success of the steps taken so far to
on the nature or quality of reduce pollution as described in the text
sb./sth.
examine describe and explain in detail Examine the opposing views on social class held by
the two protagonists.

give / write a provide a thorough analysis of Give a characterization of the protagonist in the
characterization of a character excerpt.

comment (on) state one’s opinion clearly and Comment on the writer’s view on gender roles.
support one’s view with
evidence or reasons
compare show similarities and Compare the opinions on education held by the
differences experts quoted in the text.

describe give a detailed account of what Describe the soldier’s situation as depicted in the text..
sb./sth. is like
discuss give arguments or reasons for Discuss the message of the cartoon, referring to
and against, especially to come work done on the British monarchy.
to a well-founded conclusion
explain make sth. clear by giving Explain the protagonist’s obsession with money.
reasons for and details, aspects
of sth.
illustrate use examples to explain or Illustrate the way in which according to the author
make clear school life in Britain differs from that in Germany.

interpret explain the meaning, purpose Interpret the sonnet, focusing on the way structure and
or message of sth. imagery are used to express the speaker’s insight into
the nature of time.
outline give the main features, Outline Panem’s history as presented in this excerpt.
structure or general principles
of sth.
point out find and explain certain aspects Point out the aspects that underline…
state present the main aspects of sth. State the author’s key reasons for taking a gap year.
briefly and clearly
summarize, give a concise account of the Summarize/Sum up the information about
sum up main points or ideas of a text, green energy given in the text.
issue or topic
write (+ text type) produce a text with specific Write the ending of the story / a letter to the
features editor / a dialogue, etc. Write an interior
monologue that reflects the character’s view of
the situation and her / his feelings.

Klausurteil B Sprachmittlung isoliert

Operator Erläuterung Illustrierendes Aufgabenbeispiel

explain make sth. clear taking into Based on the text on environmental policy ex-
account culture-related plain the principle of waste separation in
differences if necessary Germany in an email to your British friend.

outline give a concise account of the Outline Mr. Liu’s career in Germany in an article
main points or ideas of a text for your international school project‘s website on
clarifying culture-related aspects Successful Immigrants.
if necessary
present give a concise account of the For an international school project in the EU,
main points or ideas of a text present the relevant information on the image of
clarifying culture-related aspects if migrants in German media in a formal email to your
necessary partner school in Spain.
summarize, give a concise account of the Sum up Manuel’s views on working and living as a
sum up main points or ideas of a text gap year student in India for your blog. Where
clarifying culture-related aspects if necessary add information which might help to
necessary avoid possible misunderstandings.
write (+ text produce a text with specific Using the information in the German text write an
type) features article in English for your project website in which you
inform your Polish partners how to get a sports
scholarship at a German university.
 tabloids broadsheet

- emotive
language formal style
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exaggerated -

objective,
more
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vivid description neutral style

uses dates,

language quoles experts

thing
I person...
as a hero
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quotes different
viewpoints