Table of Specifications for Each Module
Module A - One and Three Point Examinations
Access to Information from Spoken Texts
#
pts
30
#
txts
1
Length
each
passage
about two
minutes
long
Suggested Text
Types
B enc h ma r ks
Foundation
Intermediate
understanding the
general meaning and
main ideas, and sequence
of events in a text
understanding the
main idea and
supporting details
in a text and using
this knowledge as
needed
identifying different text
types and using this
knowledge as needed
Suggested
Task Types
Proficiency






advertisement
announcement
interview
news item
description
informal
conversation
 report
 fill-ins:
numbers/
one word
 multiplechoice
 true/false
identifying explicit
opinions and feelings
locating relevant
information for a specific
purpose
Access to Information from Written Texts
#
pts
70
#
txts
2
Length
Up to
380
words for
both
texts
together
Suggested Text
Types
B enc h ma r ks
Foundation
Intermediate
understanding the
general meaning and
main ideas, and sequence
of events in a text and
using this knowledge as
needed
understanding the
main idea and
supporting details
in a text and using
this knowledge as
needed
identifying explicit
opinions and feelings
understanding the
structure and
conventions of
different text
types and using
this knowledge as
needed
extracting information
from visual data, such as
timetables
locating relevant
information for a specific
purpose
11
Suggested
Task Types
Proficiency









advertisement
article
brochure
description
invitation
menu
notices
personal letter
postcard
w/address
 report




chart/grid
fill-ins
matching
multiplechoice
 openended
questions
 sentence
completion
 true/false
Module B - Three Point Examination
Access to Information from Written Texts
#
pts
70
#
txts
1
Up to
290
words
Suggested Text
Types
B enc h ma r ks
Length
Foundation
Intermediate
Proficiency
identifying
explicit
opinions and
feelings
understanding the main idea
and supporting details in a text
and using this knowledge as
needed
identifying
different text
types and
using this
knowledge
as needed
understanding the structure
and conventions of different
text types and using this
knowledge as needed
extracting relevant
information for a specific
purpose
using information tools such
as a learner's dictionary
 descriptive
texts such as
personal
account/huma
n interest
article
 informative
texts such as
advertisement
, advice
column,
brochure,
newsletter
 interviews
 letters such as
personal
letter, letter to
the editor
 reviews such
as books,
films
 surveys
Suggested
Task Types
 graphic
organizers
such as time
lines, tables
 multiplechoice
 open-ended
 sentence
completion
 t/f with
justification
Written Social Interaction / Presentation
#
pts
#
tasks
Foundation
30
1
35 - 45
words
Suggested
Task Types
B enc h ma r ks
Length
Intermediate
expressing feelings, likes and
dislikes
expressing personal wishes and
opinions
describing people, places,
things and events
giving information in writing,
such as postcards, letters
producing a short piece of
coherent writing
12
Proficiency
 extended
forms
 informal
letter such
as to a
friend,
family,
teens
abroad
 notes
 postcard
Module C - Three and Four Point Examinations
Access to Information from Written Texts
#
pts
100
#
txts
1
Up to
360
words
Suggested
Text Types
B enc h ma r ks
Length
Foundation
Intermediate
understanding the
general meaning and
main ideas, and
sequence of events in a
text and using this
knowledge as needed
understanding the main
idea and supporting
details in a text and
using this knowledge
as needed
identifying different
text types and using
this knowledge as
needed
using information tools
such as a learner's
dictionary
identifying explicit
opinions and feelings
locating relevant
information for a
specific purpose
13
Proficiency
 article
 report
Suggested
Task Types
 graphic
organizers
such as time
lines, tables
 multiplechoice
 open-ended
 sentence
completion
 t/f (with
justification
)
Module D - Four Point Examination
Access to Information from Written Texts (including narrative texts)
#
pts
#
txts
B enc h ma r ks
Length
Foundation
70
1
Up to
350
words
Intermediate
Proficiency
understanding the main idea
and supporting details in a
text and using this
knowledge as needed
following the
development
of an
argument in a
text and using
this
knowledge as
needed
understanding the structure
and conventions of different
text types and using this
knowledge as needed
drawing inferences in order
to identify the points of view
in a text, distinguishing fact
from opinion
identifying the
attitudes of the
writer
integrating
information
interpreting information
from visual data, such as
graphs
extracting relevant
information for a specific
purpose
Suggested Text
Types
Suggested
Task Types
 descriptive
texts such as
personal
account/ human
interest article
 informative
texts such as
advertisement,
advice column,
brochure,
newsletter
 interviews (or
excerpt)*
 letters such as
letter to the
editor, letter of
complaint
 narrative (or
excerpt) *
 reviews such as
books, films
 graphic
organizers
such as time
lines, tables
 multiplechoice
 open-ended
 sentence
completion
 t/f with
justification
using information tools such
as learner's dictionary
discussing themes in texts
* Interviews and narratives may be longer. Narratives will not appear in the Bagrut exams for 2004. Schools will be notified
when the narrative will appear on the Bagrut exams.
Written Presentation
#
pts
#
Length
tasks
Foundation
30
1
100 120
words
Suggested Task
Types
B enc h ma r ks
Intermediate
Proficiency
reacting to the content of something
read
relating to themes/ideas
from a personal
perspective
expressing ideas and opinions about
general topics and experiences
using main and supporting ideas
extracting relevant information for
a specific purpose
14
presenting an argument
for or against a
particular point of view
 informal
or
semifor
mal
letter
 review
 composi
tion
Module E - Four and Five Point Examinations
Access to Information from Spoken Texts
#
pts
#
txts
B enc h ma r ks
Length
Foundation
30
1
passage
is about
four
minutes
long
Intermediate
Proficiency
understanding the
main idea and
supporting details in
a text and using this
knowledge as needed
following the
development of an
argument in a text
and using this
knowledge as needed
drawing inferences in
order to identify the
points of view in a
text, distinguishing
fact from opinion
identifying the
attitudes of the
speaker
15
Suggested Text
Types
Suggested
Task Types
 advice
column
 conversations
with listeners
 interview
 lecture
 news
broadcast
 report
 speech
 fill-ins
 multiplechoice
 open-ended
 sentence
completion
Module E - Four and Five Point Examinations (continued)
Access to Information from Written Texts
#
pts
#
txts
Foundation
70
1
up to
380
words
Suggested
Text Types
B enc h ma r ks
Length
Intermediate
Suggested Task
Types
Proficiency
understanding the main
idea and supporting
details in a text and
using this knowledge
as needed
following the
development of an
argument in text and
using this knowledge
as needed
understanding the
structure and
conventions of
different text types and
using this knowledge
as needed
identifying the attitudes
of the writer
integrating information
for a specific purpose
drawing inferences in
order to identify the
points of view in a text,
distinguishing fact
from opinion
interpreting
information from
visual data, such as
graphs
extracting relevant
information for a
specific purpose
using information tools
such as learner's
dictionary
16
 article
 report
 graphic
organizers
such as time
lines, tables
 multiplechoice
 open-ended
 sentence
completion
 t/f with
justification
Module F - Five Point Examination
Access to Information from Written Texts (including narrative texts)
#
pts
#
txts
Foundation
60
1
400 450
words
Suggested Text
Types
B enc h ma r ks
Length
Intermediate
understanding the main
idea and supporting
details in a text and using
this knowledge as needed
understanding the
structure and
conventions of different
text types and using this
knowledge as needed
drawing inferences in
order to identify the
points of view in a text,
distinguishing fact from
opinion
Proficiency
following the
development of an
argument in a text
and using this
knowledge as
needed
integrating
information
identifying the
attitudes of the
writer
interpreting
narrative texts
interpreting information
from visual data, such as
graphs
 descriptive texts
such as
personal
account/human
interest article
 informative
texts such as
advertisement,
advice column,
brochure,
newsletter
 interviews (or
excerpt)*
 letters such as
letter to the
editor, letter of
complaint
 narrative (or
excerpt) *
 reviews such as
books, films
Suggested Task
Types
 graphic
organizers
such as time
lines, tables
 multiplechoice
 open-ended
 sentence
completion
 t/f with
justification
extracting relevant
information for a specific
purpose
using information tools
such as learner's
dictionary
discussing themes and
conflicts in texts
* Interviews and narratives may be longer. The narrative will not appear in the Bagrut exams for 2004. Schools will be notified
when the narrative will appear on the Bagrut exams.
Written Presentation
#
pts
#
tasks
Length
B enc h ma r ks
Foundation
40
1
120 140
words
Intermediate
Suggested Task Types
Proficiency
reacting to the content of
something read
expressing ideas and
opinions about general
topics and experiences using
main and supporting ideas
expressing ideas and
opinions about texts
17
presenting an
argument for or
against a particular
point of view
relate to various
themes from a
personal perspective
 semiformal or
formal letter
 review
 composition
Module G - Five Point Examination
Access to Information from Written Texts
#
pts
#
texts
Foundation
60
1
Suggested
Text Types
B enc h ma r ks
Length
450-500
words
Intermediate
Proficiency
understanding the main idea
and supporting details in a
text and using this
knowledge as needed
understanding the structure
and conventions of different
text types and using this
knowledge as needed
drawing inferences in order
to identify the points of view
in a text, distinguishing fact
from opinion
following the
development of an
argument in a text
and using this
knowledge as
needed
 article
 report
identifying the
attitudes of the
writer
Suggested
Task Types
 graphic
organizers
such as time
lines, tables
 multiplechoice
 open-ended
 sentence
completion
 t/f with
justification
integrating
information
interpreting information from
visual data, such as graphs
extracting relevant
information for a specific
purpose
using information tools such
as learner's dictionary
Written Presentation
#
pts
#
tasks
Length
B enc h ma r ks
Foundation
40
1
120 - 140
words
Intermediate
Suggested Task Types
Proficiency
reacting to the content of
something read
expressing ideas and
opinions about general
topics and experiences using
main and supporting ideas
expressing ideas and
opinions about texts
18
presenting an argument
for or against a
particular point of view
relate to various themes
from a personal
perspective
 semiformal or
formal letter
 review
 composition
Three Point Oral Examination - 20%
Social Interaction / Presentation
Part One: Interview
#
tasks
#
pts
Length
B enc h ma r ks
Foundation
1
40
2 -3
minutes
answering simple
questions about familiar
topics and everyday
situations such as family,
school, personal interests
expressing feelings, likes
and dislikes
Intermediate
Task
Proficiency
 interview
answering questions
about general topics,
such as current events,
future plans
expressing personal
wishes and opinions
Part Two: Project Presentation and Interaction
#
tasks
#
pts
Length
B enc h ma r ks
Foundation
2
20
3 -5
minutes
Intermediate
Proficiency
 project presentation
presenting information
on limited content
 accuracy
20
20
Task
3 -5
minutes
engaging in short
conversation
answering questions
about the project
19
 project
interaction:
question and
answer
discussion on
project
Four and Five Point Oral Examinations - 20%
Social Interaction / Presentation
Part One: Extended Interview
#
tasks
#
pts
Length
B enc h ma r ks
Foundation
1
40
2 -3
minutes
Intermediate
Task
Proficiency
answering questions
about general topics,
such as current events,
future plans
answering questions on a
wide range of general
topics, such as social and
global issues
expressing personal
wishes and opinions
expressing ideas and
opinions, providing indepth explanations
expressing ideas and
opinions about general
topics and experiences
using main and
supporting ideas
 interview
engaging in extended
conversations, using
language to suit context,
audience and purpose
Part Two: Project Presentation and Interaction
#
tasks
#
pts
Length
B enc h ma r ks
Foundation
2
20
3 -5
minutes
Intermediate
presenting
information
Task
Proficiency
presenting information in-depth
 project presentation
presenting conclusions based on
the integration of the results of
information obtained through
different means
 accuracy
20
20
3 -5
minutes
answering questions about the
project
engaging in extended
conversation, using language to
suit context, audience and
purpose
20
 project interaction:
question and
answer discussion
on project