SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE SECTION
Subject: English
Grade: 9
Section: Reading for pleasure. Tradition and language
Learning Objectives:
- 9.3.7.1 use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about an increased range of general and curricular topics;
- 9.4.8.1 use a range of familiar and unfamiliar paper and digital reference resources to check meaning and extend understanding.
Total: 10 points
Variant 1
Task 1. Vocabulary in Context (4 points)
Instructions: Read the text below. Find the words in bold. For each word (1-4), do the following:
- Guess its meaning from the context.
- Use a dictionary (paper or digital) to find its precise definition and part of speech (e.g., noun, verb, adjective).
- Write a new sentence using this word correctly, related to the topic of traditions or reading.
Text: "The annual storytelling festival was a cherished tradition in our town. Elders would narrate ancient tales, their words preserving our cultural heritage. The younger generation listened with rapt attention, connecting with their roots."
| Word | Your Guessed Meaning | Dictionary Definition & Part of Speech | Your Own Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. cherished | |||
| 2. narrate | |||
| 3. heritage | |||
| 4. rapt |