Speaking
Practice Final Examination will be test your knowledge of the subject
matter covered in Units 8-10 in Summit 2 textbook. Students can form their own
groups for the exam and each student will be graded individually. Your speech will be graded on FIVE of the following
criteria depending on the choice of the exam:
·
Clarification Questions – Wh-questions to clarify meaning for the speaker. (5
points)
· Stress, Rhythm & Intonation -
usage
of correct rhythm, stress, and intonation.
(5 points)
· Fluency - smooth and
flowing speech without long pauses. (5 points)
·
Comprehension
- clear
understanding of the conversation and therefore answer correctly. (5 points)
·
Support
and details - sufficient
reasons and details to support the answer.
(5 points)
· Creativity – Students preparation & effort used to make a fun exam. (5 points)
·
Organization
– Use of transitions and organized thought
expression. (5
points)
1. Your
group can choose a topic related to Units 8-10, however if your group would
rather discuss another topic, please come see me. You and your group must be engaged in
discussion on the topic to show that you fully understand the topic. You will
need to be engaged in a conversation for minimum of 3-5 minutes and ask follow
up questions. The discussion should NOT be scripted but rather engaging and
stimulating, and answering questions the observer might have regarding your
topic. Wh-questions such as who, when,
where, what, why, would be good follow-up questions to use during the
conversation.
2.
Dialogue. This can be done in groups of two or three students with a dialogue
prepared in advance using 7 grammar and 7 vocabulary words from Units 8-10. 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 it from time to time should you get lost.
Please bring in a copy of the script with the grammar and vocabularies
highlighted or underlined for me. You will also be graded on the correct usage
of both grammar and vocabulary.
3. Use
your creativity! Bring a game to play with me. You and your group will come prepared
with a game to play. Interaction should
be natural with correct intonation.
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 transition 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.*This will vary from class to class and will be permitted if time permits.
5.
Video. You can make a video. Please come see me for more details. You will be graded similarly to a
dialogue. You must upload the video on
Youtube.com and send me the link of your video via e-mail.
6.
Interview style questioning where series of questions related to the
topics covered in Units 8-10 will be asked. You can interview each other or you can ask me to interview you. You will need to answer
intelligibly and with proper support (defense).
Remember,
your Final Examination is worth 15% of your final grade so please prepare
in advance and practice, practice, practice!
Good
luck!!!
