E7 E - My English portfolio Klasse 7
aiMOOCE7 E - My English portfolio Klasse 7
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E7 E - My English portfolio Klasse 7
Mini-description: Build a smart English portfolio. Collect selected speaking recordings, stories, opinion texts, mediation tasks, media products, reading tasks and Can-do checks. Show what you can do, what changed and what your next step is.
Your rule: English first → try → use context or media → take a hint → use German help only if you still need it. No automatic full translation.
Important: Your recordings are optional and private. Do not upload personal recordings, names, photos or social-media data without permission. Use fictional profiles when a task needs personal details. If you use AI, check its language and ideas. Your own thinking and your own text stay central.
Einleitung
Your portfolio is not a folder with everything you have done. It is a selection of evidence. Each item should answer three questions:
- What can I show?: Choose a text, recording, reading task, mediation task or media product.
- What did I learn?: Name one clear improvement.
- What will I try next?: Set one small, realistic goal.
A strong portfolio makes progress visible. You may keep first drafts next to improved versions. You may also explain why you chose one piece of work.
How this course works
Notice → understand → try → use → communicate → feedback → improve → use again.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Notice | Spot useful language, structure, sounds or strategies. |
| Understand | Work out meaning from context, visuals and examples. |
| Try | Test the language in a short task. |
| Use | Put it into your own sentence, text or recording. |
| Communicate | Speak or write for a real audience and purpose. |
| Feedback | Get one or two useful comments. |
| Improve | Change one important part. |
| Use again | Transfer the skill to a new situation. |
I-can goals
By the end of this aiMOOC, you can say:
- I can speak for about one minute with a clear message, useful detail and natural pauses.
- I can discuss a familiar topic, react to another idea and give a reason.
- I can present a short topic with a clear beginning, middle and ending.
- I can write a short story and an opinion text with clear links between ideas.
- I can read an age-appropriate text and select useful evidence.
- I can listen for the main idea and important details, even with more than one speaker.
- I can mediate key information between German and English without translating every word.
- I can use feedback to improve a second version.
- I can reflect on my progress with specific examples.
Check your starting point
Choose one topic: a film, a game, a book, a place, a hobby or a school idea.
- Speak for 30–45 seconds without a script.
- Write 70–90 words about it.
- Mark one sentence you like and one sentence you want to improve.
Hint: Use simple but useful links: because, but, so, although, for example.
Deutsch nur wenn nötig: Du sollst zuerst selbst probieren. Danach darfst Du einzelne Wörter oder eine kurze Erklärung auf Deutsch nutzen.
Your portfolio plan
Choose evidence from different skills. One product may show more than one skill.
| Portfolio item | Suggested size | What it should show |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking sample | 60–90 seconds | clear message, detail, reaction or opinion |
| Story | about 130–180 words | sequence, atmosphere, past tenses, ending |
| Opinion text | about 140–180 words | clear view, reasons, example, balanced ending |
| Mediation | short note or dialogue | key information, audience focus, no word-for-word translation |
| Media product | 60–120 seconds or one visual page | message, audience, language, media choices |
| Reading response | about 100–140 words | understanding, evidence, personal response |
| Can-do reflection | 4–6 short sentences | progress, evidence, next step |
Listening and viewing
Watch a short BBC Learning English video about polite opinions.
Before watching: Predict two phrases that could make an opinion sound less direct.
First viewing: What is the main message?
Second viewing: Note two useful expressions. Do not try to catch every word.
Try: Give your view on one topic: school uniforms, homework, phones at school, team sports. Add a reason.
Mini-transfer: React to a partner: I see your point, but … / That makes sense because … / I’m not sure I agree because …
Feedback: Was the message easy to follow? Did the speaker give a reason? Accent-free English is not the goal. Intelligibility comes first.
Listening with several speakers
Imagine three fictional students talking about a class media project:
Ava: “I think a short podcast would be easiest. We can focus on our voices.”
Leo: “Maybe, but a video could show more. We could add captions.”
Sam: “What about a photo story? It would be simple to edit and everyone could contribute.”
Answer in English:
- What does each student prefer?
- Which idea would you choose?
- Give one reason and respond to one other idea.
Hint: Listen or read for the speaker’s position first. Details come second.
Reading
Read this fictional portfolio note.
Maya’s reflection
At the start of the term, I often stopped when I could not remember one word. In my first recording, there were long pauses. Later, I learned to explain an idea in a different way. In my second recording, I used phrases like “It’s a kind of …” and “What I mean is …”. I still made grammar mistakes, but my message was clearer. My next goal is to react more naturally when another person disagrees with me.
Notice: Maya does not say “I am good” or “I am bad”. She uses evidence.
- What changed?
- Which strategy helped her?
- What is her next goal?
- Which sentence is the best evidence of progress?
Reading response for your class reader
Choose one chapter or scene from your current class reader or another approved text.
Write a short response:
- What changes in this scene?
- Which detail is important?
- What does one character probably think or feel?
- Which line or event supports your idea?
- What would you ask the character?
Do not copy long passages. Use short evidence and your own words.
Vocabulary in context
These words are useful for portfolio work:
| Word | Meaning in this course | Example |
|---|---|---|
| evidence | something that shows your skill or progress | This recording is evidence of my speaking. |
| draft | a version you can still improve | My first draft was too short. |
| feedback | useful information about what works and what can improve | I used the feedback in version two. |
| viewpoint | a person’s way of seeing an issue | The text shows two viewpoints. |
| audience | the people who will read, hear or watch your product | My audience is my class. |
| source | where information comes from | I checked the source before using the fact. |
| improve | make something better | I want to improve my ending. |
| fluent | able to communicate with a natural flow | I can speak more fluently when I know the topic. |
Try: Use four of these words in one short reflection.
Pronunciation: clear beats perfect
Use this BBC Learning English introduction as a sound reference.
You do not need one “perfect” accent. Aim for clear sounds, word stress, sentence stress and a message your listener can follow.
Notice: In natural speech, important words often carry more stress.
Try these chunks:
I REALLY liked the ENDING.
In my O-PIN-ion, the SECOND idea is STRONG-er.
What I MEAN is, we need more TIME.
Record only if you want to. A private practice recording is enough.
Self-check: Can a listener understand your message without reading a script?
Speaking
Speaking task: one-minute portfolio talk
Choose one portfolio item and speak for 60–90 seconds.
Use this shape:
What it is → why I chose it → what improved → one next step.
Less support: Do not write a full script. Use only 5–7 keywords.
Optional hint: I chose this because … / One thing that improved was … / You can hear or see this when … / Next, I want to …
Free discussion
Discuss: Which shows progress better: a final product or a first-and-second version?
Your goal is not to “win”. Your goal is to communicate.
Try to:
- give a clear view
- give a reason
- react to another view
- ask one follow-up question
- change or develop your idea if new information is useful
Mini-transfer: Use the same discussion moves for a new topic: Should every school project include a media product?
Short presentation
Prepare a 90-second presentation: One thing I can do better in English now.
Include one example from your portfolio. You may use one visual. Do not read a full text aloud.
Writing
Story writing
Watch this short BBC Learning English video as a story starter.
Write about 130–180 words.
Choose one opening:
When I opened the message, I knew the day had changed.
We were already late when the lights went out.
I thought the bag was mine until I looked inside.
Use:
- a clear setting
- one problem or surprise
- useful time links
- past simple and past continuous where they fit
- a clear ending
E-lookout only: You may try one controlled past perfect sentence if the time order needs it: I realised that I had left my ticket at home. Do not force it into every story.
Opinion text
Write about 140–180 words on one topic:
School should start later.
Students should have one homework-free day every week.
Short videos are a useful way to learn.
Use this structure:
View → reason → example → another perspective → conclusion.
Useful language:
In my view, …
One reason is that …
For example, …
However, another point is …
Overall, I think …
Do not make the language artificially difficult. Clear argument is more important than “big words”.
Mediation
Mediation means helping someone understand the important information. It is not a word-for-word translation.
Situation:
A German youth centre has this note:
Am Freitag findet von 17 bis 19 Uhr ein Spieleabend statt. Der Eintritt ist kostenlos. Eigene Spiele dürfen mitgebracht werden. Getränke gibt es vor Ort. Jugendliche unter 14 Jahren brauchen eine unterschriebene Einverständniserklärung.
Your fictional English-speaking exchange student asks: “Can I join, and what do I need to know?”
Give the key information in natural English.
Try first.
Hint: Think about the person’s question. Select only useful details.
German help if needed: Du vermittelst die wichtigen Informationen sinngemäß. Du musst nicht jeden Satz übersetzen.
Media product
Create one small media product:
- a 60–90 second audio comment
- a mini podcast with two fictional speakers
- a one-page visual explainer
- a short video with captions
- a photo story using legal or self-made media
Media check: Use your own material, public-domain material or correctly licensed media. Keep private data out. Do not upload classmates’ voices or images without permission.
AI check: If an AI tool suggests language, check whether it fits your level and message. Do not replace your own thinking or submit generated text as if it were your own work.
Functional grammar for communication
Use grammar because it helps meaning.
| Communication need | Useful language |
|---|---|
| give reasons | because, since |
| contrast ideas | but, although, however |
| show a result | so, therefore |
| tell a story | past simple, past continuous |
| connect experience to now | present perfect when it fits |
| compare | more … than, less … than, the most … |
| talk about plans | going to, will, present continuous |
Do not rush ahead: Passive voice and reported speech are not the focus here.
Feedback → improve → use again
Good feedback is short and usable.
Use this routine:
- Message: What was clear?
- Language: Which phrase or structure worked well?
- Next step: What is one change that would make the next version stronger?
Example:
Your opinion is clear and your example fits. Next time, react to the other viewpoint before your conclusion.
Then improve one section and use the skill again in a new task.
Portfolio reflection
Complete these stems in English:
I used to …, but now I can …
One piece of evidence is …
Feedback helped me to …
A strategy that works for me is …
My next small goal is …
Avoid empty statements like I got better. Be specific.
Can-do check
| Can-do | Not yet | Almost | Yes | My evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I can explain my opinion and give a reason. | □ | □ | □ | |
| I can react to another speaker. | □ | □ | □ | |
| I can write a clear story. | □ | □ | □ | |
| I can write an opinion text with examples. | □ | □ | □ | |
| I can select key information in mediation. | □ | □ | □ | |
| I can improve a second version after feedback. | □ | □ | □ | |
| I can explain my learning progress with evidence. | □ | □ | □ |
Next course: Continue your portfolio in Klasse 8.
Interaktive Aufgaben
Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen
What makes a strong portfolio reflection? (It names evidence and a next step.) (!It only gives a school mark.) (!It includes every task from the year.) (!It uses the longest possible sentences.)
What should you do first when a task is difficult? (Try in English and use context.) (!Translate the whole task immediately.) (!Skip the task without trying.) (!Copy a model answer.)
What is the main goal of pronunciation work in this course? (To be easy to understand.) (!To sound exactly like one native speaker.) (!To remove every pause.) (!To use the fastest possible speech.)
What is useful in an opinion text? (A clear view with reasons and an example.) (!Only a list of adjectives.) (!A story with no opinion.) (!A word-for-word translation.)
What does mediation mean here? (Selecting and explaining key information for another person.) (!Translating every word.) (!Reading the German text aloud.) (!Changing the information.)
What is a useful speaking strategy when one word is missing? (Explain the idea in another way.) (!Stop speaking completely.) (!Switch every sentence into German.) (!Invent a random word.)
Which tense pair is especially useful for a basic story in this course? (Past simple and past continuous.) (!Future perfect and passive.) (!Past perfect only.) (!Reported speech only.)
What should feedback mainly do? (Help you make one useful improvement.) (!Replace your own work.) (!Focus only on mistakes.) (!Judge your accent.)
What is safe portfolio practice? (Keep recordings private unless sharing is clearly agreed.) (!Upload every recording publicly.) (!Use classmates’ photos without asking.) (!Add private social-media data.)
What should happen after you improve a task? (Use the skill again in a new context.) (!Delete the first version.) (!Stop practising the skill.) (!Memorise the text word for word.)
Memory
| Evidence | shows what you can do |
| Draft | version you can still improve |
| Feedback | useful response for a next step |
| Audience | people who receive your message |
| Mediation | passing on key information |
| Reflection | thinking about progress |
Drag and Drop
| Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu. | Thema |
|---|---|
| Notice | spot useful language |
| Try | test the language yourself |
| Communicate | use English for a real message |
| Feedback | get a useful response |
| Improve | change one important part |
| Transfer | use the skill in a new context |
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Kreuzworträtsel
| Evidence | What shows that you can do something? |
| Feedback | What helps you see a useful next step? |
| Audience | Who receives your text, recording or media product? |
| Mediation | What skill passes on key information between languages? |
| Fluency | What describes a natural communicative flow? |
| Reflection | What means thinking carefully about your learning progress? |
LearningApps
Lückentext
Offene Aufgaben
Leicht
- Private voice note: Speak for 45 seconds about one portfolio item. Use only keywords, not a full script.
- Mini reading response: Choose one scene from a class reader and explain why it matters in 80–100 words.
- Vocabulary evidence: Choose eight useful words from recent lessons and write one natural sentence for each.
- Can-do snapshot: Pick three Can-do statements and add one piece of evidence for each.
Standard
- Story upgrade: Write a short story, get feedback and submit both the first and improved version.
- Opinion with perspective change: Write an opinion text, then add one fair sentence that represents another viewpoint.
- Mediation card: Create a fictional school or youth-event information card in German and mediate it into English for a specific visitor.
- Mini podcast: Record a private 60–90 second two-speaker discussion using fictional names and at least one reaction phrase.
Schwer
- Portfolio presentation: Present three pieces of evidence and explain what each one shows about your progress.
- Media product audit: Create a short media product and explain why your images, audio and sources are legally and ethically usable.
- Feedback experiment: Improve the same text using feedback from two different readers and compare which suggestion helped most.
- Strategy transfer: Choose one strategy that helped in English and test it in a new task. Document what changed and why.
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Lernkontrolle
- New-topic discussion: You get an unfamiliar but age-appropriate topic. Give a view, react to another view and adapt your argument after one new piece of information.
- Evidence choice: Choose between three possible portfolio items and explain which one best shows a specific skill. Support your choice with concrete evidence.
- Audience-focused mediation: Two different English-speaking visitors need information from the same German notice. Decide which details each person needs and explain your choices.
- Revision decision: Compare a first and second version of a short text. Identify one improvement that changes meaning or clarity, not just spelling.
- Listening strategy: Explain what you would do before, during and after a multi-speaker listening task when you cannot understand every word.
- Next-step reflection: Use one success and one difficulty from your portfolio to set a realistic next learning goal.
Lernnachweis
For a strong learning record, show:
- Speaking evidence: at least one selected speaking sample or speaking reflection
- Writing evidence: one story and one opinion text
- Mediation evidence: one audience-focused mediation task
- Reading evidence: one response to a class reader or approved text
- Media evidence: one legally and ethically created media product
- Revision evidence: one first version and one improved version
- Feedback evidence: one useful comment and the change you made after it
- Can-do evidence: a self-check with specific examples
- Reflection: a short explanation of progress and one next step
The learning record must stay understandable, age-appropriate and your own. Private recordings do not need to be published.
OERs zum Thema
Useful optional practice: LearnEnglish Teens: B1 speaking LearnEnglish Teens: A short story
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