Task Set for ‘Jane’
Certificate I Module G Learning Outcome 1
Demonstrate understanding of a
short written description
This task set should contain the following:
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Teacher instructions
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Reading text
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Learner response sheet
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Answer key.
Teacher Instructions
Administering the task
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Explain to learners what they will have to do, ie read the text and then answer the
questions with information from the text.
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Give the learners the reading text and response sheet.
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Learners must read the questions but answers can be given orally or in writing.
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Allow them to use their dictionaries including bilingual dictionaries.
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Inform learners of compulsory questions that must be correct in order to achieve the
Learning Outcome.
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Collect all reading texts and response sheets from the learners.
Marking and feedback to learners
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When marking the learners' responses please adhere strictly to the answer key provided
in the task set. If, however, you find a legitimate response that has obviously been
overlooked, please mark it correct and let us know.
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As it is critical to keep all documents in the task set secure for future assessment
purposes, please DO NOT hand out the answer key after marking or allow learners to
keep their corrected response sheets when giving feedback.
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© Commonwealth of Australia 2009
Moderated Task
May 2009
CSWE 2008 Certificate I
Module G Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate understanding of
a short written description
Jane
Read the text below and then answer the questions that follow.
You may use your dictionary.
My friend Jane.
My friend Jane is 13 years old. Her birthday is
in April. She lives in Wulagi with her mother,
sister and two brothers.
Jane is a small girl and is only about 150
centimetres tall. She has short, curly black
hair, big brown eyes, olive skin and glasses.
Jane plays football every Saturday morning at
Marrara Stadium. Jane also loves to ride her
bicycle.
She is a happy person with a big smile.
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© Commonwealth of Australia 2009
Moderated Task
May 2009
CSWE 2008 Certificate I
Module G Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate understanding of
a short written description
Jane
Name of learner
Date
Read the text and answer the questions.
You may use your dictionary.
1. How old is Jane?
_____________________________________________________________
2. When is her birthday?
_____________________________________________________________
3. How tall is Jane?
_____________________________________________________________
4. Tick (  )the correct answer
How many children are there in Jane’s family?
1
2
3
4
5. What colour are Jane’s eyes?
_____________________________________________________________
Continued over the page
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© Commonwealth of Australia 2009
Moderated Task
May 2009
CSWE 2008 Certificate I
Module G Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate understanding of
a short written description
Jane
6. What does Jane do every Saturday?
_____________________________________________________________
7. What else does Jane love to do?
_____________________________________________________________
8. Tick (  )the correct answer
This is a description of a
sad girl
happy girl
lonely girl
angry girl
For teachers only
Outcome of task
Date
Name and signature of assessor
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© Commonwealth of Australia 2009
Moderated Task
May 2009
CSWE 2008 Certificate I
Module G Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate understanding of
a short written description
Jane
Answer key
In order to achieve the learning outcome, learners must identify the context/topic
(Q8), and locate at least 4 other pieces of information.
Note that sentences need not be grammatically correct or in sentence form but
errors must not interfere with meaning.
1. 13 (years old)
2. April
3. about 150 cms
4. 4
5. brown
6. plays football
7. (ride her) bicycle
8. happy girl
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© Commonwealth of Australia 2009
Moderated Task
May 2009