Literature file

To be able to participate in the SET Speaking, you are required to have read at least 4 English novels. You will have to hand in your literature file, consisting of 4 reports, two weeks before the SET is scheduled (in Havo 5). This means that it is imperative that you keep your reports safe, and that you won't lose them. When you pick a book, discuss with your teacher whether it is an appropriate book: it has to be of a certain level. The books have to be at least 120 pages long.

After having read a book, write a book report according to the format below and copy it to Wikiwijs. A literature report should be at least 2 pages long and can be written in both English and Dutch.

Literatuur verslag

A.   Relevante informatie

 

1.    Titel

2.    Schrijver

3.    Editie

4.    Aantal pagina’s

5.    Thema(‘s)

6.    Perspectief

7.    Plaats

8.    Tijd

A.   Samenvatting & korte beschrijving personages

B.   Uitgebreide eigen mening

For the SET Listening you are required to make at least 8 listening reports, without which you won't be allowed to participate in the SET Listening. Two weeks before this SET is scheduled, you have to hand in your listening file.

To make a listening report you watch an English programme, for example on the BBC, or on the internet. Make sure that there are no Dutch subtitles, only English subtitles are allowed. During your watching, you take notes of keywords that you hear. You put these on your listening report. When you’re done, you write a short summary (in English) of the programme you’ve watched. Don´t forget to give your opinion. You will find a format for your listening report below, please note that it should be written in English and that it should be one page long.

Of the eight reports that you will make in total, you are allowed to watch a maximum of 2 films. If you watch an episode of a series, you are allowed to make a maximum of 2 episodes per series. Please make sure that your vary in the type of programmes you watch; try to watch as many documentaries and news reports as possible.

 

Listening report

A.   Relevant data

  1. Title of programme
  2. Time and duration of programme
  3. Channel/source
  4. Subject

B.   Keywords

(type or write here the keywords you hear while you are watching/listening)

C.   Summary & personal opinion

(write a summary and give your opinion of the item you’ve watched)