MILAGRO STATE UNIVERSITY

MASTER’S PROGRAM IN
TEACHING ENGLISH AS A
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE

GROUP ACTIVITY
#3

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - REPORT

2024 - 2025
Group Activity 3

Program Master’s program in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Module: Assessment

Name:

Creating a tool for formative assessment to evaluate literacy skills, and

Objective:
writing a report about that.

Structure: Creating a tool for formative assessment to evaluate

literacy skills, applying it in your classes, and writing a
report with the results is a comprehensive process. Here
are step-by-step instructions to help you carry out this
task effectively:

Step 1: Define the Purpose and Objectives

- Clearly define the purpose of the formative assessment

tool and the specific literacy skills you want to evaluate
(e.g., reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar,
writing, and oral communication).

Step 2: Design the Assessment Tool

- Design the assessment components for one literacy

skill, including reading comprehension questions,
vocabulary exercises, grammar and writing tasks, and
oral communication activities. Ensure that these
components align with your objectives.

Step 3: Administer the Assessment

- Choose a suitable date and time to administer the

assessment in your class. Make sure to create a
controlled testing environment to minimize distractions.
Step 4: Collect and Analyze Data

- Distribute the assessment to your students and collect

their responses. Keep the assessment anonymous if
needed. Ensure fairness and consistency during the
assessment process.

Step 5: Score the Assessments

- Use a scoring rubric or guidelines to evaluate the

students' performance in each literacy skill. Record the
scores for each student.

Step 6: Generate Results

- Compile the results for each student in a clear and

organized manner. Use spreadsheets or tables to present
data for easy analysis.

Step 7: Identify Strengths and Weaknesses

- Analyze the results to identify individual and collective

strengths and weaknesses in literacy skills. Pay attention
to trends and common areas for improvement.

Step 8: Develop Recommendations

- Based on the assessment results, create specific

recommendations for improving literacy skills. These
recommendations may include adjustments to teaching
methods, additional exercises, or further resources.

Step 9: Write the Assessment Report

- Create a report summarizing the assessment process,

results, and recommendations. Include the following
sections:
- Introduction: Briefly explain the purpose of the
assessment and the skills evaluated.
- Assessment Methodology: Describe how the
assessment was conducted.
- Results: Present the data for the literacy skill,
including averages, trends, and any noteworthy
 observations.
- Recommendations: Provide specific, actionable
recommendations based on the assessment results.
- Conclusion: Summarize the key findings and the
importance of formative assessment in literacy skill
development.

Recommendations:

To get full credit for this activity you may want to consider the following recommendations:

1. Be careful with the grammar, coherence, and structure.

2. Ensure that your report is clear, and organized.
3. Save your file in pdf and send it on the platform. All of the team
members must upload the document.
1. Group Information:

 Level: 8th grade

 Number of students: 25
 Average age: 13-14 years old
 English level: Pre-intermediate (A2)
 General course objective: Improve oral and written comprehension and production
in English, especially in topics related to daily routines.

2. Evaluation Time:

These activities are going to be evaluated in two parts

Part 1: Grammar, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Listening activities (60

minutes)

Part 2: Speaking evaluation (2 minutes per student)

3. Evaluation Topic:

 Topic: Daily Routines

 Specific objective: Students should be able to describe their daily using the simple
present tense in English.

4. Grades
Part 1: Each activity for grammar, vocabulary, listening, and writing will be
assessed out of 10 points and averaged to a total of 5 points.
Part 2: It is going to be grade out of 5 points

Total: Summative assessment 10 points in total

5. Evaluation Activities:

Part 1

Activity 1: Grammar (10 minutes)

Objective: Students will select the appropriate word to complete sentences related
to daily routines, demonstrating their understanding of vocabulary and context. This
activity aims to reinforce their knowledge of daily routine terms and improve their ability to
use vocabulary accurately in context.

Description: Choose the correct word to complete the daily routine

Link: https://wordwall.net/es/resource/18960528

Activity 2: Oral Questions and Answers (10 minutes)

Objective: Students will demonstrate their ability to engage in a conversation about

daily routines by effectively asking and answering questions using appropriate expressions
and vocabulary from the studied material. This activity will enhance their speaking skills,
reinforce vocabulary retention, and promote collaborative learning through pair work.

 Description: In pairs, students will ask and answer questions about their daily
routines using expressions and vocabulary studied. Students can use these
flashcards
 Link: https://wordwall.net/resource/80894636

Evaluation: The teacher will circulate around the room, taking note of fluency, correct
structure usage, and pronunciation.

Activity 3: Guided Writing (15 minutes)

Objective: Students will compose a cohesive paragraph of five to eight sentences

describing their daily routines, demonstrating correct use of the simple present tense and
incorporating sequence connectors (first, then, after that) to convey chronological order.
This activity aims to enhance their writing skills, grammatical accuracy, and ability to
organize ideas logically.

Description: Each student will write a paragraph of five to eight sentences about their daily
routine, focusing on the use of the simple present tense and sequence connectors (first,
then, after that).
 Evaluation: The use of correct grammar, coherence, and vocabulary will be
evaluated.
Activity 4: Vocabulary (15 minutes)

Objective: Students will examine a set of pictures depicting various daily routines
and select the correct corresponding vocabulary terms within a 15-minute timeframe. This
activity aims to reinforce their understanding of daily routine vocabulary, enhance visual
literacy, and improve their ability to associate images with words.

Description: Look at the pictures and choose the correct daily routine. Students will have
15 minutes to end up with this vocabulary activity.

Link: https://wordwall.net/es/resource/32298275

Evaluation instrument: 10 points in total

Activity 5: Listening Comprehension (10 minutes)

Objective: Students will listen to an audio recording of a person describing their daily
routine and answer multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their listening comprehension.
This activity aims to enhance their ability to extract key information from spoken English
and assess their understanding of vocabulary and expressions related to daily routines.

 Description: An English recording will be played where a person describes their

daily routine. Students will answer multiple-choice questions to demonstrate
comprehension.
 Link to the audio: https://youtu.be/L31ExXwlsVc

Links to the quiz: https://wordwall.net/resource/80896160

 Evaluation: Each correct answer counts as one point; this helps to determine
listening comprehension skills.
 Part 2

Activity 4: Speaking Activity (2 minutes per student)

Daily Routines

Objective: Students will practice using the simple present tense by describing their daily
routines.

 Activity Overview
 Preparation (15 minutes): Students will brainstorm and write down their daily
routines (e.g., "I wake up at 7 AM," "I eat breakfast," "I go to school").
 Evaluation: Rubric.

Evaluation Instrument:

 Checklist for oral and written observation

RUBRIC

 Answer sheet for the listening comprehension activity

6.Results

7. Recommendations for improving literacy skills related to daily routines:

• Interactive Storytelling: Incorporate storytelling sessions where students

describe their own daily routines. This can enhance both speaking and listening
skills.
• Visual Aids: Use pictures and flashcards of daily activities. Encourage students
to create sentences or short paragraphs describing the images.
• Role-Playing: Organize role-playing activities where students simulate
conversations about their routines, reinforcing vocabulary and speaking fluency.
• Reading Comprehension: Introduce short texts or articles about different
cultures’ daily routines. Follow up with comprehension questions to build
reading skills.
 • Vocabulary Journals: Have students maintain a journal where they write new
words related to daily routines, including definitions and example sentences.
• Multimedia Resources: Utilize videos or podcasts that discuss daily routines,
allowing students to engage with authentic language use.
• Peer Teaching: Pair students to teach each other vocabulary and expressions
related to their daily routines, fostering collaboration and reinforcing learning.
• Writing Prompts: Provide regular writing prompts that encourage students to
describe their daily routines in detail, focusing on structure and grammar.

Implementing these strategies can create a more engaging and effective learning
environment while enhancing literacy skills.

8. Assessment Report

Introduction

The purpose of this assessment was to evaluate students' literacy skills related to the topic
of daily routines, focusing on their reading comprehension, vocabulary usage, writing
proficiency, and oral communication. The assessment aimed to identify areas of strength
and opportunities for growth in students' understanding and application of language skills
in everyday contexts.

Assessment Methodology

The assessment was conducted over a two-week period and included multiple components:

 Listening Comprehension: Students listened to an audio recording describing a daily

routine and answered multiple-choice questions.
 Writing Task: Each student wrote a paragraph of five to eight sentences about their
daily routine, using the simple present tense and sequence connectors.
 Vocabulary Exercise: Students matched vocabulary words with pictures
representing daily activities and completed fill-in-the-blank sentences.
  Oral Communication: In pairs, students asked and answered questions about their
daily routines using studied expressions and vocabulary.

Each component was scored on a rubric, and results were compiled for analysis.

Results

 Listening Comprehension: Average score was 75%, with most students performing
well on identifying key details. However, a few struggled with understanding
contextual nuances.
 Writing Task: The average score was 78%. Many students effectively used the
simple present tense and sequence connectors, but several demonstrated inconsistent
grammatical accuracy.
 Vocabulary Exercise: Students averaged 82%, indicating a solid grasp of daily
routine vocabulary. Some students had difficulty with less common terms.
 Oral Communication: Average performance was 70%. While many students
engaged actively, pronunciation and fluency varied significantly among pairs.

Noteworthy observations included a high level of engagement during interactive

activities, but students exhibited anxiety during oral assessments, impacting their
performance.

Recommendations

• Increased Listening Practice: Incorporate more audio resources related to daily

routines to enhance listening skills and comprehension.
• Focused Writing Workshops: Provide targeted writing sessions that emphasize
grammar and structure, especially for using sequence connectors effectively.
• Vocabulary Games: Implement interactive games to reinforce vocabulary
retention and encourage participation in less intimidating formats.
 • Speaking Confidence Building: Organize low-stakes speaking activities, such as
small group discussions, to build confidence and improve fluency in oral
communication.

Conclusion

The assessment highlighted the strengths and areas for improvement in students' literacy
skills related to daily routines. Formative assessment plays a critical role in identifying
student needs and guiding instructional adjustments. By implementing the recommended
strategies, educators can support students in enhancing their literacy skills, ensuring they
are better equipped to communicate effectively in everyday situations.
 EVALUATION RUBRIC
CRITERIA EXCELLENT GOOD ACCEPTABLE

7.5 POINTS 5 POINTS 2 POINTS

INFORMATION AND The writer selects persuasive, Sufficient and Information informing and
EVIDENCE interesting, and insightful appropriate persuasive contextualizing the
information to contextualize information informs and argument is sometimes
and inform the argument. contextualizes the insufficient or
Sources are cited argument. Sources are unpersuasive for the
appropriately. When appropriately cited. argument. Sources are
necessary, evidence counter Ineffective counter sometimes inappropriately
to the argument is effectively argument. cited. No counter
addressed. argument.

MECHANICS The writer demonstrates a The writer demonstrates The writer demonstrates a
wide range of vocabulary and some range of limited range of
sentence structures. Few or vocabulary and sentence vocabulary and sentence
no errors. structures. Some errors. structures. Frequent
errors when attempting
complexity.

CONCLUSION The conclusion answers all The conclusion answers The conclusion answers
questions with insight. It all questions most questions, but may
continues to stimulate the satisfactorily and may be unclear or incomplete.
reader’s thinking and may suggest questions for
suggest questions for further further research.
research.

STRUCTURE Elegantly organized with Well organized Well organized on the

respect to both the whole throughout but without whole but occasionally
report and the continuity of either elegance or needing work on individual
sections. Accommodates the complexity. It paragraphs or continuity.
complexity of the argument accommodates the It accommodates the
imaginatively. argument satisfactorily. argument.

Score 30 20 8