***Speaking Final Exam Grading Criteria***

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!!!