/* SAVE YOURSELF HOURS... /* IMPORT THESE COMMENTS INTO: SchoolReportWriter.COM /* No.1 in GOOGLE - "BEST TEACHER REPORTS APP": /* - TRUSTED by 1000s of teachers, since 2012 /* - QUICKLY create personalised reports /* - PASTE into your school system, Word etc /* - GENDER NEUTRAL option /* - DEMO video at SchoolReportWriter.COM /* FOR HELP see end of this document. /* Subjects: French, German /* Author says: /* "Comments broken down by section - Intro; Performance; /* Strengths; Weaknesses; How to improve productive skills; /* How to improve receptive skills; Summing up sentence. Some /* amended to allow me to combine bits of the same section. /* Extra comments for those GCSE students who are / who we are /* hoping are, going to do A-level. This /* [SchoolReportWriter.COM free app - ed.] makes writing a set /* of reports so much quicker and easier." COMMENTS: GCSE assessment performance 1=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper in which #N scored highly with #?% overall. This bodes well for next year and I am convinced that #e will achieve or even exceed #h forecast grade come the summer. 2=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper in which #N scored very well with #?% overall. This bodes well for next year and I believe #e will at least achieve #h forecast grade come the summer. 3=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper in which #N scored well with #?% overall. This bodes well for next year and I believe #e will at least achieve #h forecast grade come the summer. 4=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper in which #N scored quite well with #?% overall. #E finds French challenging but I know that #e is prepared to put in the effort to ensure that #e achieves a good pass at GCSE. 5=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper in which #N scored a reasonable #?% overall. This is less than #h usual achievement, but I believe #e is prepared to put in the effort to ensure that #e achieves a good pass at GCSE. 6=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper which #N found challenging with #?% overall. I believe that #N is prepared to put in the effort to ensure that #e achieves a good pass at GCSE. 7=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper which #N found challenging with #?% overall. #N now needs to consider if #e is prepared to put in the effort to ensure that #e achieves a good pass at GCSE. COMMENTS: GCSE extra comments 1=#N would be an ideal student of A level French. 2=#H performance is promising for continuing with French next year. 3=We would love to see #N taking A level French. COMMENTS: GCSE French intro 1=#N is a talented linguist, 2=#N is a very thoughtful student, 3=#N is growing in confidence as the course progresses. 4=#N is proving to be an enthusiastic linguist. 5=#N is a thoughtful if somewhat quiet student. 6=#N works well in all #h lessons 7=#N is engaging well in most of #h lessons. 8=#N has made a poor start to the year and #h work is of a low standard. 9=#N is an enthusiastic student, though can be a little complacent. 10=#N is an able linguist when #e puts #h mind to it, but can be a little complacent. COMMENTS: GCSE French intro 2 1=who is a talented linguist, 2=who is a very thoughtful student, 3=who is growing in confidence as the course progresses. 4=who is proving to be an enthusiastic linguist. 5=who is a thoughtful if somewhat quiet student. 6=who works well in all #h lessons 7=who is engaging well in most of #h lessons. 8=who has made a poor start to the year and #h work is of a low standard. 9=who is an enthusiastic student, though can be a little complacent. 10=who is an able linguist when #e puts #h mind to it, but can be a little complacent. COMMENTS: GCSE mock performance 1=who scored highly in the recent mock examinations. This bodes well for #h exams in the summer where I am sure that #e will achieve or even exceed #h target grade. 2=#E performed well in the recent mock examinations. This bodes well for #h exams in the summer where I believe #e will at least achieve #h target grade. 3=#E scored very well in the recent mock examinations. This bodes well for #h exams in the summer where I believe #e will at least achieve #h target grade. 4=#E performed quite well in the recent mock examinations and I believe that #e is prepared to put in the effort to ensure that #e achieves a pleasing grade come the summer. 5=#E may be a little disappointed with #h overall grade but if #e is prepared to put in the effort, then #e will be able to achieve a good pass at GCSE come the summer. COMMENTS: GCSE strengths 1=#N excels in written and spoken French which are typically two of the more difficult skills to master. #H pronunciation is excellent and #e demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary and complex language which #e uses naturally. 2=#N did well in #h written and spoken assessments which are typically the more difficult skills to master. #E demonstrates an improving level of accuracy in all #e does and understands a good range of vocabulary. 3=#N did very well in #h written assessment which is typically one of the more difficult skills to master. #E demonstrates a good level of accuracy in all #e does and understands a good range of vocabulary. 4=#N did very well in #h spoken assessment which is typically one of the more difficult skills to master. #H pronunciation is excellent and #e demonstrates a good level of accuracy in all #e does and understands a good range of vocabulary. 5=#N did much better in the assessment overall than #e thought #e would and despite lacking in confidence somewhat, #h level of vocabulary is good enough to get #m a good pass at GCSE. 6=#N has excellent vocabulary retention and does well at reading and listening comprehension tasks, calling on #h memory of previous topics to help fully understand longer texts. 7=#N did very well in the assessment overall and should remain motivated to further improve throughout the year. 8=#N has a good level of comprehension and quite often recognises more complex vocabulary in longer pieces of text or listening tasks. 9=#N has a reasonable level of comprehension and can now recognise more vocabulary in longer pieces of text or listening tasks. COMMENTS: GCSE summing up statements 1=#N always tries #h best and should be proud of #h overall grade. An excellent performance, keep it up! 2=#N always tries #h best and #h success is well-deserved. An excellent performance, keep it up! 3=#N is reaching #h target grade and #e should be proud of #s. Keep up the good work! 4=#N is now working at #h target grade and should be proud of #s. Keep up the good work, you've got this! 5=#N often works below #h best and with a little more effort #e could easily reach a Grade #?; with commitment, practising week by week, at home and in class. You can do this! 6=#N is currently working below #h target grade, but with a little more effort #e will reach it; with commitment, practising week by week, at home and in class. You can do this! 7=#N is currently working below #h target grade. I now need to see commitment, week by week, with homework and revision tasks. You can do this! 8=#N can reach #h target grade; with commitment, practising week by week, at home and in class. You can do this! 9=#N is currently not working at #h target grade in all four skills. I now need to see commitment, week by week, with homework and revision tasks. You can do this! COMMENTS: GCSE ways to improve productive skills 1=To improve further, I would encourage #N to "read around" the subject by, for example, listening to French radio and watching original language TV shows. In addition, I would suggest #e memorise a stock of idiomatic French phrases that can be used in any situation and to make use of Memrise and Universals to find ways of improving #h range of language in written work. 2=To improve further, I would encourage #N to memorise a stock of idiomatic French phrases that can be used in any situation and to make use of Memrise and Universals to find ways of improving #h range of language in written work. 3=To improve further, I would encourage #N to make use of Memrise and Universals to find ways of improving #h range of language in written work. 4=To improve further, I would encourage #N to make use of Memrise and Universals to develop #h range of language in written work. In addition, I would suggest #e uses Language Gym to improve #h grammar and verb tenses. 5=To improve further, I would encourage #N to make use of Memrise and Universals to develop #h range of language. In addition, I would suggest #e uses Language Gym to improve #h grammar and verb tenses, which will give #m more accurate written work. COMMENTS: GCSE ways to improve receptive skills 1=I would also encourage #m to "read around" the subject by, for example, listening to French radio and watching original language TV shows. 2=I would also suggest #e uses Language Gym and Memrise to go over vocabulary from previous topics to keep #h memory fresh. 3=I would also suggest #e uses Language Gym and Sentence Builders to further build #h confidence in reading and listening comprehension. COMMENTS: Intro Sentences 1=#N is an outstanding student who has worked very hard throughout the #Time-period and I expect #m to do well in #h exams next year. 2=#N has had a mixed #Time-period but there are signs of improvement in #h behaviour of late. If #e continues like this #e has a good chance of reaching #h target grade. 3=After a difficult start #N has done some excellent work and is now back on target. A very pleasing #Time-period. Well done #N! 4=#N is a polite and friendly member of the class. #E always works hard though sometimes struggles with the concepts taught. A good steady performance throughout the #Time-period. Well done. 5=Overall #N has worked very well but there are a few issues with #h time-keeping and homework that #e needs to address. 6=#N has been working on the Environmental Issues module throughout the #Time-period. #E seems to enjoy this topic and has made very pleasing progress. COMMENTS: KS3 Intro sentences 1=#N is an exemplary student who approaches #h German studies with an excellent learning attitude. 2=#N is a capable and keen student who displays an excellent learning attitude in German. 3=#N is a well-focused, diligent student with the determination to learn and to do well. 4=#N has settled well in German and #e is displaying a very positive learning attitude. 5=#N is an enthusiastic, able student, who has worked well in all aspects of German. 6=#N is a hard-working and resilient student, who is becoming more confident in #h German. 7=#N is a #Attitude-Adjectives student who can focus and work well, particularly on the computer. 8=#N has a slight natural advantage, which really shows in #h reading and listening skills. 9=#N is a reliable and calm student who has shown great resilience in #h German. 10=#N is a quiet yet #Attitude-Adjectives student, with a positive attitude to #h German studies. 11=#N is a well-motivated student who has worked with determination and cheerfulness to overcome challenges. 12=Following a #StartAdj start #N has impressed me recently with #h determination to do well. 13=After a #StartAdj start #N is producing #WorkAdj work and is now back on target. 14=#N is displaying a more positive learning attitude after a somewhat #StartAdj start in German. 15=#N is a #Attitude-Adjectives student with a positive attitude, but who can occasionally be distracted. 16=#N is a very enthusiastic student, who can on occasions be over-excited and lose focus. 17=#N is keen to do well, however #e regularly loses focus and can distract others. 18=#N is engaged and keen to speak German, but can lack focus on other tasks. 19=#N has at times worked well, but disappointingly #e frequently lacks a positive learning attitude. COMMENTS: KS3 Success or Limitations 1=#E contributes thoroughly, works well individually, in pairs or group work and #h homework and revision are completed to a high standard. 2=#H focus and contribution in lessons is outstanding. #N produces very good homework and #h revision is done to a high standard. 3=Due to #h diligence and good class and homework #N is making #ProgressQualifiers progress and is producing results above #h target. 4=#E is completely focused and makes great contributions in lessons. #N's #WorkAdj homework and revision result in #h making very pleasing progress. 5=#E shows real focus in all aspects of German. #E contributes well in class and has achieved pleasing results in #h assessments. 6=#E contributes regularly in classroom activities and has prepared well for assessments and therefore #e has been making #ProgressQualifiers progress in German. 7=#E is determined to succeed and completes all tasks to the very best of #h ability. Therefore #e has made #ProgressQualifiers progress. 8=#E frequently contributes in lessons and #h positive learning attitude extends from #h classwork to homework and revision, resulting in #ProgressQualifiers progress. 9=#E focuses well and occasionally contributes answers in class, and #h homework and revision are good. #N has been making #ProgressQualifiers progress. 10=#E produces all work to a very good standard. However, #N must remain focused and remember not everyone can work and chat! 11=In lessons #e occasionally volunteers answers and #h homework and revision is of a reasonable standard. #E is generally successful in assessments. 12=#E produces good class and homework and contributes when asked. #E has worked with quiet determination and improved in all skill areas. 13=#E will volunteer answers and #e produces good homework. #N was progressing steadily, but recently made an encouraging leap forward in learning. 14=#E generally works well and has produced encouraging homework. #N is developing #h revision skills to progress #ProgressQualifiers and gain good results. 15=#E produces good class and homework. #E is making steady progress and is improving #h revision techniques which is producing positive results. 16=#E contributes regularly and seems to be progressing well, however #h results do not reflect what #e is capable of in class. 17=#E does both class and homework to a satisfactory standard, however #e is sometimes off task and therefore does not achieve #h best. 18=#E does class and homework to a reasonable standard, however #e can sometimes be distracted or distracting and this impacts #h progress. 19=#E contributes brilliantly in spoken activities and does well in listening exercises, however #e can lack momentum to start and complete tasks. 20=#E is always focused and does #h best in all tasks, continues to learn vocabulary which enables #h to achieve steady progress. COMMENTS: KS3 to improve 1=To improve further #N should use a range of adjectives, opinions and connectives to express #h ideas and continue to self-quiz regularly. 2=To progress further #N should continue learning vocabulary regularly and ensure #e uses a variety of connectives, qualifiers and opinions in #h work. 3=To progress further #N should continue to check #h written work carefully and broaden #h vocabulary. #E could do this by regular self-quizzing . 4=To continue progressing #N should extend the range of connectives, qualifiers and opinions #e uses in #h work using #h vocab booklet to help #m. 5=#N would benefit from checking #h written work and revising for tests thoroughly. I suggest #e self-quizzes regularly. Little and often works best. 6=To progress further #N should learn vocabulary regularly, self-quizzing vocab and phrases from #h booklet. 7=To improve #N should develop #h memorisation skills and check for little errors that #e makes to ensure that #e achieves #h best. 8=To achieve further I would like to see #N have the confidence to contribute regularly in class. Continued vocabulary learning is also vital. 9=To improve further #N should learn from #h experience this year and keep up #h resolve to aim high and achieve #h best. 10=To improve further #N should show resilience when it come to #TaskTypes and not give up easily. Perseverance will help in all areas. 11=For #N to improve #e should start class work when instructed and meet homework deadlines. To build vocabulary, self-quizzing is helpful. 12=To improve further #N must concentrate on instructions and if #e doesn't understand the task, must seek clarity so #e doesn't waste time. 13=To advance further #N should catch up on missed work following absences and continue to learn vocabulary by self-quizzing. 14=To improve further #N should reflect on what #e can achieve when #e follows teacher guidance, is focused and trusts in #h ability. 15=To improve further #N must believe in #h abilities and #e should ask for assistance if needed. Continued vocabulary learning is also essential. 16=To further improve #N should avoid occasional silliness, remain focused and be confident in #h capabilities. Learning vocabulary regularly will help with this. 17=To continue improving #N must keep trying to avoid silliness and be responsible for #h own learning. Learning vocabulary thoroughly is also essential. 18=To improve further #N should avoid speaking out of turn and try not to react or comment on the behaviour of other students. 19=To improve further #N should focus on the set tasks, avoid confrontation with other students and keep calm when their behaviour annoys #m. COMMENTS: OLD-Sample intro sentences 1=#N is an outstanding student who has worked very hard throughout the #Time-period and I expect #m to do well in #h exams next year. 2=#N has had a mixed #Time-period but there are signs of improvement in #h behaviour of late. If #e continues like this #e has a good chance of reaching #h target grade. 3=After a difficult start #N has done some excellent work and is now back on target. A very pleasing #Time-period. Well done #N! 4=#N is a polite and friendly member of the class. #E always works hard though sometimes struggles with the concepts taught. A good steady performance throughout the #Time-period. Well done. 5=Overall #N has worked very well but there are a few issues with #h time-keeping and homework that #e needs to address. 6=#N has been working on the Environmental Issues module throughout the #Time-period. #E seems to enjoy this topic and has made very pleasing progress. COMMENTS: Sample intro sentences 1=#N is an outstanding student who has worked very hard throughout the #Time-period and I expect #m to do well in #h exams next year. 2=#N has had a mixed #Time-period but there are signs of improvement in #h behaviour of late. 3=After a difficult start #N has done some excellent work and is now back on target. A very pleasing #Time-period. Well done #N! 4=#N is a friendly and hard-working member of the class and has put in a steady performance throughout the #Time-period. 5=Overall #N has worked very well but there are a few issues with #h time-keeping and homework that #e needs to address. 6=We have been working on the Environmental Issues module throughout the #Time-period. #N seems to enjoy this topic and has made very pleasing progress. COMMENTS: Sample project-work sentences 1=#E has worked hard this year on all of #h projects but I was especially impressed with the high-quality of #h #Science-topics assignment. 2=Project-work has been done to a minimum standard and is often handed in late. To improve #e needs to #How-to-improve. 3=Although #h #Science-topics project-work was satisfactory, I do expect #m to do more background research next time. 4=#H project-work is always excellent as demonstrated in #h #Science-topics assignment. We were all very impressed with #h creative and entertaining website designs which were an inspiration to the class. 5=#E often misses deadlines and #h project-work has varied considerably, however #h highly-imaginative #Science-topics project was excellent. It was displayed in reception at the School Open Day. An excellent achievement #N. COMMENTS: Sample summing-up sentences 1=#N always tries #h best and has achieved a well-deserved Level #? overall. An excellent performance, keep it up! {BR}{BR} Next semester dates: {BR} Monday September 1st - Friday December 22nd. 2=#N has reached Level #?. This was #h target and #e should be proud of #s. To ensure #e keeps this up next year #e should #How-to-improve. {BR}{BR} Next semester dates: {BR} Monday September 1st - Friday December 22nd. 3=#N has achieved a Level #? overall. #E often works below #h best and with a little more effort #e could easily reach Level #?. To improve #e should #How-to-improve. {BR}{BR} Next semester dates: {BR} Monday September 1st - Friday December 22nd. 4=#N has not had the best of starts this year and is still working at Level #?. #E rarely completes #h work on time. To achieve more next year #e needs to #How-to-improve. {BR}{BR} Next semester dates: {BR} Monday September 1st - Friday December 22nd. COMMENTS: Summing-up sentences 1=#N always tries #h best and has achieved a well-deserved Level #? overall. An excellent performance, keep it up! 2=#N has reached Level #?. This was #h target and #e should be proud of #s. To ensure #e keeps this up next year #e should #How-to-improve. 3=#N has reached Level #?. This is just below #h target and I'm sure #e will continue to improve over the next year. To do this, #e should #How-to-improve. 4=#N has achieved a Level #? overall. #E often works below #h best and with a little more effort #e could easily reach Level #?. To improve #e should #How-to-improve. 5=#N has not had the best of starts this year and is still working at Level #?. #E rarely completes #h work on time. To achieve more next year #e needs to #How-to-improve. 6=Keep up the good work, #N! COMMENTS: Y10 EOY performance 1=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper in which #N scored highly with an overall percentage of #?%. This bodes well for next year and I am convinced that #e will achieve or even exceed #h forecast grade come the summer. 2=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper in which #N scored very well with an overall percentage of #?%. This bodes well for for next year and I believe #e will at least achieve #h forecast grade come the summer. 3=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper in which #N scored well with an overall percentage of #?%. This bodes well for next year and I believe #e will at least achieve #h forecast grade come the summer. 4=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper in which #N scored quite well with an overall percentage of #?%. I know that #N finds French challenging but I believe that #e is prepared to put in the effort to ensure that #e achieves a good pass at GCSE next summer. 5=The end of year examinations included a full Foundation reading, listening and writing paper which #N found challenging with an overall percentage of #?%. More independent work is required to ensure that #e achieves a good pass at GCSE next summer. LIST: Attitude-Adjectives 1=keen 2=n able 3=diligent 4=n enthusiastic 5=well-motivated 6=capable 7=focused 8=determined 9=lively LIST: AttitudeQualifiers 1=in the main 2=generally 3=mostly 4=usually 5=consistently 6=sometimes 7=frequently LIST: How-to-improve 1=focus more in the lessons 2=put more time aside for homework 3=try not to chat during lessons 4=do more self-quizzing at home 5=develop #h computer skills 6=pay more attention to instructions LIST: MFL 1=German 2=French 3=Spanish LIST: ProgressQualifiers 1=steady 2=good 3=excellent 4=pleasing 5=outstanding 6=encouraging 7=consistent LIST: Science-topics 1=Heating and Cooling 2=Light and Sound 3=Exploring Magnetism 4=Changing Earth LIST: StartAdj 1=difficult 2=wobbly 3=poor 4=nervous 5=concerning 6=indifferent 7=shaky 8=unsteady 9=steady LIST: TaskTypes 1=written work 2=spoken activities 3=listening activities 4=written and spoken tasks 5=reading skills 6=listening and reading tasks 7=individual tasks 8=group work 9=pair work LIST: Time-period 1=year 2=semester 3=1st semester 4=2nd semester 5=3rd semester 6=4th semester 7=term 8=1st term 9=2nd term 10=3rd term 11=4th term LIST: WorkAdj 1=excellent 2=pleasing 3=superb 4=terrific 5=outstanding 6=substantial 7=solid 8=impressive /*========================================= /* HELP: Creating & Importing Files /*========================================= /* /* See also, YouTube Teacher Training Video at: /* SCHOOL REPORT WRITER .COM /* https://schoolreportwriter.com/ /* /* #N - Name /* #E - She/He/They /* #e - she/he/they /* #H - His/Her/Their /* #h = his/her/their /* #b - girl/boy/child /* #m - him/her/them /* #s - herself/himself/themself /* #? - be prompted for text later e.g. #N achieved #?% in the exam. /* #your-list-name - select from a list later e.g. #N excelled in #topics. /* {BR} - line break; {BR}{BR} - double line break. /* /* /* DID YOU KNOW? /* /* You can also import comment files in the, /* Teachers Report Assistant format. /* There are 1000s around the web. /* School Report Writer automatically converts them. /* /* /* YOUR EXISTING COMMENTS ARE SAFE: /* /* When you upload, you will be shown the comments /* you are about to import. 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