Speaking Assesment Wednesday PDF

MIDTERM SPEAKING ASSESMENT
Instructor: Andela Popovic

Spring A Session
Name of the class: Speaking and Listening 1-2
Assesment: Midterm speaking assesment
Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognizing, understanding, and producing language for familiar topics:
Students are prompted to discuss topics such as "home life" and "preferences," which are familiar to
them and relate to their daily experiences.By speaking about these topics, students reinforce their ability to
recognize, understand, and produce language used in everyday situations.
2. Performing basic communication tasks:

The assignment requires students to perform various communication tasks such as requesting
information, expressing agreement and disagreement, and making suggestions.These tasks are fundamental
for e ective communication and are essential for navigating everyday interactions.
For your speaking assignment, in the class, you’ll talk about 'Describing Your Home.' Write down notes rst, then
have a conversation with your partner. Be clear when speaking and listen carefully, showing support. Submit your
notes before the conversation begins.
Instructions:
1. Topic: Your topic for the conversation will be "Describing Your Home."
2. Prepare: Before the conversation, write down notes about your home. Use the words and sentences you
learned in class.
3. Speak: Talk with your partner about your home. Use your notes to help you speak clearly and con dently.
4. Listen: Pay attention to what your partner says. Respond politely and show you're interested.
5. Submit: Before you talk, give your notes to your teacher. They'll help you get ready.
6. Example: Look at the example below to see how to do this assignment.
Conversation Topic: Describing Your Home
Notes:
1. Pronunciation: Practice saying words like "home," "room," "bed," "door," and "window."
Word IPA Transcription
Home /hoʊm/
Room /ruːm/
Bed /bɛd/
Door /dɔːr/
Window /ˈwɪn.doʊ/
2. Fluency: Aim for short, simple sentences when describing your home.
3. Sentence frames: Use basic sentence structures.
When discussing preferences:

"I prefer [noun/verb-ing] because..."
"My favorite [noun/verb] is..."
"I enjoy [noun/verb-ing] more than..."
When describing home life:
"In my [room/house], there is/are..."
"I have [noun/verb] in my [room/house]..."
"One thing I like about my [room/house] is..."
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When expressing agreement or disagreement:
"I agree/disagree with you because..."
"That's true, and..."
"I see your point, but..."
When making suggestions:
"We could [verb] if..."
"How about [verb-ing] to...?"
"I suggest we [verb] because..."
When requesting information:
"Could you tell me more about...?"
"I'm curious about..., could you explain?"
"Do you happen to know...?"
When giving descriptions:
"It looks/sounds like..."
"From what you've said, it seems that..."
"In my opinion/experience, it’s..."
4. Vocabulary: Include words like "house," "bedroom," "kitchen," "living room," and "bathroom."
5. Support and Respect: Encourage your partner's descriptions and respond with positive comments.
1. "That's interesting! Could you describe your favorite room in more detail?"
2. "Thanks for sharing! What do you enjoy most about your home?"
3. "You're good at describing your home! Can you talk about any special memories you have there?"
4. "I like hearing about your home! Are there any unique features you'd like to tell me about?"
5. "Your home sounds cozy! What's your favorite thing to do there in your free time?
Sample Sentences:
1. Pronunciation: "My home has a big bathroom."

2. Fluency: "I like my bedroom. It has a window."
3. Sentence frames: "I have a small kitchen in my house where I enjoy preparing meals for my family.”
4. Vocabulary: "I have a bathroom with a door."
5. Support and Respect: "Your home sounds cozy! Can you describe your living room?”
Rubric:
Criteria Points
Pronunciation 5
Fluency 5
Sentence frames 5
Vocabulary 5
Support and Respect 5
Total 25
Conversation Topic:
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Before Speaking:
After Speaking:
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Criteria Points Description
Pronunciation
5 Phonetically correct; almost error-free; awareness of accent
4 Comprehensible, generally correct with occasional errors
3 Frequent errors that confuse listener; requires guessing at meaning
2 Many errors that interfere with comprehensibility
1 Most utterances contain errors; many incomprehensible
0 No attempt
Fluency
5 Smooth ow with natural pauses; quick and continuous
4 Occasional hesitation with self-correction
3 Halting, hesitating speech with visible translation
2 Frequent hesitations and searches for words; repeats question words
1 Constant searching for vocabulary; does not complete utterances
0 No attempt; may repeat cue
Sentence frames
5 No grammatical errors; self-correction without hesitation
4 Two or fewer syntax errors; minor errors
3 Frequent errors with some self-correction
2 Many errors in basic structures; impedes communication
1 Most structures incorrect; constant use of in nitive
0 No attempt or repeats cue
Vocabulary
5 Very good with a wide range; uses appropriate and new words
4 Good with generally appropriate vocabulary
3 Vocabulary is just adequate to respond; no attempt to vary expressions
2 Inadequate vocabulary or incorrect use; communication dif cult
1 Does not complete responses; vocabulary repeated
0 No attempt
Support and Respect
5 Conveys active listening - appropriate body language and wait time
4 Demonstrates openness to differences or changes in opinion
3 Give constructive feedback
2 Politely moderates and actively incorporates others in the discussion
1 Makes eye contact and maintains a respectful tone and language
0 No attempt
Total Points 25
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MIDTERM SPEAKING ASSESMENT

Instructor: Andela Popovic

Name of the class: Speaking and Listening 1-2

Assesment: Midterm speaking assesment

Student Learning Outcomes:

2. Performing basic communication tasks:

Conversation Topic: Describing Your Home

When discussing preferences:

1. Pronunciation: "My home has a big bathroom."

Support and Respect 5

5 Phonetically correct; almost error-free; awareness of accent

4 Comprehensible, generally correct with occasional errors

3 Frequent errors that confuse listener; requires guessing at meaning

2 Many errors that interfere with comprehensibility

1 Most utterances contain errors; many incomprehensible

5 Smooth ow with natural pauses; quick and continuous

4 Occasional hesitation with self-correction

3 Halting, hesitating speech with visible translation

2 Frequent hesitations and searches for words; repeats question words

1 Constant searching for vocabulary; does not complete utterances

0 No attempt; may repeat cue

5 No grammatical errors; self-correction without hesitation

4 Two or fewer syntax errors; minor errors

3 Frequent errors with some self-correction

2 Many errors in basic structures; impedes communication

1 Most structures incorrect; constant use of in nitive

0 No attempt or repeats cue

4 Good with generally appropriate vocabulary

3 Vocabulary is just adequate to respond; no attempt to vary expressions

2 Inadequate vocabulary or incorrect use; communication dif cult

1 Does not complete responses; vocabulary repeated

Support and Respect

5 Conveys active listening - appropriate body language and wait time

4 Demonstrates openness to differences or changes in opinion

3 Give constructive feedback

2 Politely moderates and actively incorporates others in the discussion

1 Makes eye contact and maintains a respectful tone and language

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