DSE 2014Paper 4Speaking

By Michele Ho

Common / Formulaic Expressions ???

Paper 4 Assessment CriteriaPronunciation & deliveryCommunication strategiesVocabulary & language patternsIdeas & organization

Assessment CriteriaWhat do you mean by Level 7?How can I get Level 6?If I say a few words, can I get Level 1?

Pronunciation & delivery

Level 5

Level 4

Communication strategies

Level 3

Level 2

Vocabulary & language patterns

Level 5

Level 2

Ideas & organization

Level 6

Level 4

What can you notice?

Sound clusters InteractionSelf-correctLanguage patternsElaborateRespond

Tips for you

Pre – exam

Make good use of your teachersRead the criteria sheetPrepare some hot topicsUnderstand the question typesPractice some clusters: cl, bl, br, str, spr

Hot topicsQuestion TypesPractice

During exam In preparation roomMake good use of your preparation timeDon’t just copyParaphrase the textDo not speak in the preparation roomPractice in your head

In exam room

Look happy to be there Speak up (Teachers are deaf.)Be braveHide your weaknessDon’t speak Chinese

Gestures??

Post - examKeep quiet until reaching the front gateHave a wonderful summer holiday, until 15 July

Tricks??SISLER!!!

Thank you!Good luck in your exam!