Ingunnarskóli - English Assessment
Grades 7 - 10
Students in grades 7 – 10 receive two grades for English on their report card.
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Curriculum objectives grade (markmiðaeinkunn): the student’s status towards the
curriculum goals and objectives.
Performance grade (vinnueinkunn): performance and participation in the classroom and
completion of homework assignments.
Curriculum objectives grade
Grade
Level
7-10
7-10
7-10
7-10
7-10
Per. (%)
Reading
Part of Independent Reading (kjörbókalestur)
perform.
 At the beginning of each class period students read an English
grade
book or novel of their choice for 10-20 minutes (depending on the
grade level). This silent time helps students to build fluency,
increase vocabulary and shape background at their own particular
pace.
5%
Reading Log (lestrarskýrsla)
 A reading log is a logging sheet that assists both student and
teacher with recording what book the student is reading, how
many pages are read during a class period and the time frame in
which the student started and finished the book. Reading logs are
used to assess the pace and consistency of how students are
reading.
(2) 5% Book Reports (kjörbókarskýrslur)
per
 Book reports assess the students´ comprehension level of books
report
read and completed during ´´Independent Reading´´ time.
Students have to record information on the setting, plot summary,
characters, general opinion of the book and reading level.
Students must complete two book reports per semester.
10%
Book Talks (bókakynningar)
 Book Talks are oral presentations given on books in which the
student has read. The presentations consist of the students
providing information on the title, author, plot summary, their
personal recommendation and reading their favorite passage from
the book. Book talks assess students´ comprehension level and
speaking abilities. Students are required to give one book talk per
semester.
(2) 10% Exams (próf)
per
 Students are tested on their reading and comprehension skills by
exam
participating in exams that consist of short and long reading
passages in English. After reading the passages, students must
answer questions concerning main idea, story details and
vocabulary. Students take two exams per semester.
Grade
Level
7-10
Per. (%)
7-10
Part of
perform.
grade
7-10
10%
7-10
15%
Grade
Level
7-10
20%
7-10
N/A
Writing
N/A
Grammar and Spelling (málfræði og stafsetning)
 Grammar is the skeleton of any language, therefore, it must be
intertwined into all lessons including reading, writing and
speaking in order to be effective. Students practice grammar and
spelling by editing written work, participating in spelling exams,
completing work sheets and participating in class lessons with a
grammar and spelling focus.
Topic Writing (ritun um ákveðið efni)
 Students will be assessed on formulating a cohesive paragraph in
English. Topic writing teaches students how to focus on one
theme or idea and elaborate by providing reasons and details.
(Class work based learning)
Writing Portfolio (sýnismappa fyrir ritun)
 A writing portfolio is a purposeful collection of writing
assembled to demonstrate a variety of specified writing.
Students are assessed on how well they can adapt and produce
writing pieces in the following areas: creative writing, narrative
writing and expository or essay writing. Students must produce
1/3 of the required writings per semester.
Exams (próf)
 Students are tested on their writing skills by participating in
exams that consist of short and long writing prompts in English.
After reading the prompts provided, students must write a
cohesive piece that addresses that details of the particular writing
task. Students take two exams per semester.
Speaking and Listening
Oral Presentations (munnleg kynning)
 Oral presentations assess a students’ ability to discuss a topic
fluidly in a public setting. Students are required to speak on a
given topic and are assessed in the following areas: content,
examples, volume, eye contact and vocabulary. Students must
give one oral presentation per semester.
Audio Readings (hlustun)
 Audio readings allow students to comprehend passages in
English that provide a variety of information through
storytelling, conversation, monologue, song, etc. This learning
approach provides students with another venue to comprehend
English and discuss the information provided by the speaker.
Students will learn to draw conclusions, give detailed responses,
recite words and phrases and repeat information. Several audio
readings are used in lesson plans through out each semester.
7-10
(2) 10%
per exam
(Also part
of reading
exam)
Exams (próf)
 Students are tested on their listening skills by participating in
exams that consist of short and long listening sequences in
English. After listening to the pieces provided, students must
answer questions based on the content of the narrative. Students
take two exams per semester.
Semester overview:
 Listening (20%):
Exam 1 – 10%
Exam 2 – 10%
 Speaking (20%):
Oral presentation – 20%
 Writing (25%):
Portfolio – 10%
Exam 1 – 7.5%
Exam 2 – 7.5%
 Reading (35%):
Book report 1 – 5%
Book report 2 – 5%
Reading log – 5%
Exam 1 – 7.5%
Exam 2 – 7.5%
Book talk – 5%
Performance grade
Homework
(20%)
Comes
prepared to
class
(20%)
Behaviour in
the classroom
(30%)
Classwork –
participation
(30%)
Returning of completed homework on time.
Student comes prepared to class with necessary books and tools (pencil,
eraser, etc.)
The general behaviour of student in the classroom towards peers and
teachers (disruptive, helpful, positive etc.).
Performance in working on and completing tasks in class. General
participation in classwork.