Klassenarbeit — Unit 11: Debate and Discussion

Track G+M · Klasse 9 · Niveau M · 45 Minuten

Track G+M · Klasse 9 · Niveau M · 45 Minuten

class test ("Klassenarbeit") — Niveau M (45 minutes)
Time. 45 minutes. Total. 45 points.

Task 1 — Listening (10 BE) Link to heading

Listen twice.

“I’d like to speak in favour. Firstly, project work captures skills tests don’t. Secondly, real audiences improve writing. My opponent will claim that fairness is hard. I accept that, but a clear rubric solves it. To summarise: small change, real benefit.”

  1. Stance: ___ . 2. First reason: ___ . 3. Counter anticipated: ___ . 4. Closing phrase: ___ .

Task 2 — Reading (12 BE) Link to heading

Read the sample debate opening above. Answer.

  1. Speaker stance: ___ . 2. Two reasons: ___ . 3. Concession: ___ . 4. Sign-off: ___ .

Task 3 — Use of English (10 BE) Link to heading

Insert the right signpost.

  1. ___ to support the motion.
  2. ___ , project work is real.
  3. ___ , my opponent claims fairness is hard.
  4. ___ , a small change with real benefit.

Task 4 — Writing (13 BE) Link to heading

Write a 150-word debate speech (for or against any motion). Use 4 debate signposts.

Answer key
T1. in favour; project work captures skills tests don’t; fairness is hard; To summarise. T2. in favour; project skills + real audiences; I accept that, but a clear rubric solves it; I urge you to support the motion. T3. I’d like / Firstly / However / To summarise. T4. Open.
Notenschlüssel (von 45)
| 42–45 | 1 | 36–41 | 2 | 30–35 | 3 | | 22–29 | 4 | 13–21 | 5 | 0–12 | 6 |