Final Examination Grading Criteria

Speaking Practice Final Examination will be test your knowledge of the subject matter covered in Units 3-5 in Summit 2 textbook.  Same as before, you will be graded on fluency (rhythm & stress) and support (defense). For the Final Examination, students will have a choice to choose from the following options:

1. One-on-one interview style questioning where series of questions related to the topics covered in Units 3-5 will be asked. You will need to answer intelligibly and with proper support (defense).

2. A group of you will be given a topic to discuss!  You and your group must be engaged in discussion about the topic to show that you fully understand the topic discussed.  You will need to be engaged in a conversation for 3-5 minutes.  The discussion shouldn’t be scripted but rather engaging and stimulating, and answering questions the observer might have regarding your topic.

3. Dialogue.  This can be done in groups of two or three students with a dialogue prepared in advance using 7 grammar and 7 vocabularies from Units 3-5.  I do not want you to memorize the script because it will sound scripted and unnatural which will cause you to lose points in fluency however you may bring in a copy of your script to look at should you get lost. Please bring in a copy of the script with the grammar and vocabularies highlighted or underlined. You will also be graded on the correct usage of both grammar and vocabulary.

4.  One-on-one exam question.  You will be asked an open-ended question, similar to the discussion questions found in your textbook.  You will have a minute to organize your thoughts and answer the question with defense.  You might want to use time words like, first, second, last to organize your thoughts.  You will be graded on your ability to defend your position as well as fluency, and organization.

5. Video.  You can make another video using the same criteria listed on the blog as your Midterm Examinations.  Please see previous blog posting.

If you have any questions, please come see me in person during class.  Once you have decided on what you will do for your Final Examination, please come and advise me of your decision.

Remember, your Final Examination is worth 15% of your final grade so please prepare in advance and practice, practice, practice!