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National 5 Languages The aim is to develop the 4 key skills of Reading Listening Talking Writing

National 5 Paper 1 Reading and Writing: (1hr 30mins) Reading: Pupils read 3 texts in the target language and answer in English. Each text is worth 10 marks Total 30

National 5 Paper 1 Reading and Writing (1hr 30mins) Writing: Pupils write an e-mail application based on a job advert The e-mail has 4 predictable bullet points 2 unpredictable bullet points Total 20 marks ( pegged 20/16/12/8/4/0 ) This is then scaled with assignment writing Total 25% of total award.

National 5 Paper 2: Listening (30mins) Pupils listen to 2 texts Item 1 monologue Item 2 dialogue Answer questions in English. 20 marks ( scaled to 25%)

National 5 Talking Performance Internally assessed Nov/Dec 30marks ( scaled to 25%) Pupils make a presentation supported by 40words of notes (1.5-2mins) Follow-up question and answer on at least 1 additional topic for (5-6)mins Quiet room with class teacher Recorded for moderation and verification

National 5 Assignment (new) Pupils choose from a selection of titles across 3 topic areas Society Learning Culture Produce 120-200 words in target language

National 5 Assignment (new) December following talking In class time Drafted and then annotated by staff using an improvement code Pupils then re-draft a final essay using the annotated version as their guide. Graded internally for estimate Marked externally by SQA 20 marks ( scaled to 12.5%)

National 5 summary Marks: Assignment: writing: 20 Performance: talking: 30 Question paper 1 - Reading: 30 - Writing: 20 Question paper 2 - Listening: 20 Weightings Assignment: writing: 12.5% Performance: talking: 25% Question paper 1 - Reading: 25% - Writing: 12.5% Question paper 2 - Listening: 25%

How to pass Learn vocabulary ! The more words you know the better a listener you become Less time spent in the dictionary Expand your vocabulary in English – cognates support effective reading Tune into French/Spanish radio as you do other work. Seek out sites that offer free language in-put Radiolingua/ duolingo

How to pass Practise reading for detail Try your hand at translation (no not Google translate!!) Have a dictionary at home Using a website is ok but doesn’t hone your skill for the exam Use languagesonline.org to practice grammar rules

How to pass Talking Seek advice form your teacher on topic areas Use study cards to practise at home Use your phone to get your talk recorded Come to supported study for some extra one to one in-put. High marks here give you a head start for May. Revise from your booklet … simples!

Timelines Timeline for N5 French On handouts N5 Spanish timeline Talking and writing will take place in term2 Post prelim Pupils will be given dates closer to the time No overlap with French All key dates on website shortly