Gemeinsamer Abituraufgabenpool der Länder

Grundstock von Operatoren

Englisch

Im Folgenden werden Operatoren erläutert, die im Fach Englisch häufig verwendet werden.
Die Verwendung eines Operators, der im Folgenden nicht genannt wird, ist möglich, wenn
aufgrund der standardsprachlichen Bedeutung dieses Operators in Verbindung mit der Auf-
gabenstellung davon auszugehen ist, dass die jeweilige Aufgabe im Sinne der Aufgaben-
stellung bearbeitet werden kann.
In seiner Gliederung folgt der Grundstock der Struktur der Aufgaben des Aufgabenpools für
das Fach Englisch (Schreiben, Sprachmittlung, Hörverstehen). Da in die Abiturprüfung auch
ein Prüfungsteil zum Kompetenzbereich „Sprechen“ integriert werden kann, sind auch zu
diesem Kompetenzbereich Operatoren aufgeführt.

1 Kompetenzbereich „Schreiben“

Operator Erläuterung Illustrierendes Aufgabenbeispiel

analyze, describe and explain in detail Analyze the way(s) in which atmosphere is
examine created.
Examine the opposing views on social class held
by the two protagonists.
assess, express a well-founded opinion Assess the importance of learning languages for
evaluate on the nature or quality of somebody’s future.
sb./sth. Evaluate the success of the steps taken so far to
reduce pollution.
give / write a provide a thorough analysis of Give a characterization of the protagonist in the
characterization of a character excerpt given.
comment (on) state one’s opinion clearly and Comment on the writer’s view on gender roles.
support one’s view with
evidence or reasons
compare show similarities and Compare the opinions on education held by the
differences experts presented in the text.
describe give a detailed account of what Describe the soldier’s outward appearance.
sb./sth. is like
discuss give arguments or reasons for Discuss whether social status determines some-
and against; especially to come body’s future options.
to a well-founded conclusion
explain make sth. clear Explain the protagonist’s obsession with money.
illustrate use examples to explain or Illustrate the way in which school life in Britain
make clear differs from that in Germany.
interpret explain the meaning or purpose Interpret the message of the cartoon.
of sth.
outline give the main features, Outline the writer’s views on love, marriage and
structure or general principles divorce.
of sth.
point out, present the main aspects of Point out the author’s ideas on…
state sth. briefly and clearly State your reasons for applying for a high school
year.
summarize, give a concise account of the Summarize the text.
sum up main points or ideas of a text, Sum up the information given about green
issue or topic energy.
write (+ text type) produce a text with specific Write the ending of the story / a letter to the
features editor / a dialogue, etc.

2 Kompetenzbereich „Sprachmittlung“

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Operator Erläuterung Illustrierendes Aufgabenbeispiel
explain make sth. clear taking into Based on the text on environmental policy ex-
account culture-related plain the principle of waste separation in
differences if necessary Germany.
outline, give a concise account of the For an international school project in the EU,
present, main points or ideas of a text present the relevant information on the image
summarize, clarifying culture-related aspects of migrants in German media in a formal email.
sum up if necessary
write (+ text produce a text with specific Using the information in the input article write an
type) features article in English for your project website in which
you inform your Polish partners how to get a
sports scholarship at a German university.

3 Kompetenzbereich „Hörverstehen“

Operator Illustrierendes Aufgabenbeispiel

complete, Complete the sentences below using 1 to 5 words.
fill in Fill in the missing information using about 1 to 5 words.
list, List the most important aspects mentioned in the discussion.
name
match Match each person with one of the pictures. There is one more picture than you need.
state State the ideas supported by speaker A.
tick Tick the correct answer.

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Die Aufgabenstellung kann abhängig von der Situation auch auf Deutsch formuliert sein.
2 Die beispielhaften Aufgabenstellungen berücksichtigen Adressatenbezug, Situationsangemessenheit und
authentische Handlungssituation.

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4 Kompetenzbereich „Sprechen“

Operator Erläuterung Illustrierendes Aufgabenbeispiel

agree on, come to one opinion or an Comment on the photos. Together with your partner
come to an understanding; arrive at a discuss the effects such challenges might have on the
agreement settlement individual and others. Agree on some challenges that
(nur in Zusammenhang mit everybody should meet in their lifetime.
übergeordnetem Operator)
analyze describe and explain in detail For a youth conference on American ideals, visions and
traditions, you have been asked to give an oral
presentation about the cartoon. Analyze the visual and
textual elements of the cartoon.
argue make a case based on appropri- In a discussion about the replacement of textbooks by
ate evidence for and / or against portable computers at school argue for or against this
some given point of view proposal.
assess, express a well-founded opinion Assess ecological and social aspects of the advanced
evaluate on the nature or quality of extraction of brown coal in Germany.
sb./sth. Evaluate the chances for an applicant’s personal
development described in the job offer at hand.
comment state one’s opinion clearly and As members of your school’s student council you and your
(on) support one’s view with partner are expected to organize a panel discussion on
evidence, reasons or arguments the importance of moral issues in today’s society.
Comment on the following statistics.
compare show similarities and differences Compare the job situation of young people your age in
Germany and in the UK.
discuss examine the different sides of Discuss the concept of digital freedom and its limits.
an issue and come to a Together with your partner discuss what you consider to
conclusion – or give the be your personal responsibility in society. Talk about
partner(s) the opportunity to what you would be prepared to do and how that would
come to a conclusion influence your life.
themselves
explain make sth. clear Explain the message of the following excerpt and the
means used to convey it.
interpret explain the meaning or Interpret the findings on the development of volunteerism
purpose of sth. among young people in the last 20 years.
present put forward sth. for Study the diagrams on demographic development in
consideration Europe and present possible conclusions for your
country.
summarize, give a concise account of the Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the various
sum up main points or ideas of a text, research methods presented in the text.
issue or topic