COMMACK HIGH SCHOOLWORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

LEVEL III LANGUAGESMIDTERM EXAM JANUARY 2019

As the speaking task for the midterm, you will prepare a presentation of 1 ½ -2 minutes demonstrating what you have learned about one of the following

topics. The speaking task will be completed in class.

This task is worth 30 points of your midterm grade.

TOPICS:-L’éducation -Gagner la vie -Mémoires

du passéYour presentation must address the following two criteria:

● PART A : describe the picture using relevant vocabulary.● PART B : demonstrate your knowledge by connecting the picture to the topic we

studied in class. ● PART C : relate to the topic on a personal level. (i.e. discuss your own experiences

and thoughts regarding the topic.)

The day of your presentation:

● You will select one picture from the 6 provided, at random. ● You will have 2-3 minutes to prepare your presentation. If you wish, you may

create a notecard during this time to aid you.● Discuss and explain what you have learned about the topic that is shown in the

picture. ● Share your personal connections to the topics. ● In the event you are challenged to fill your required time, your teacher will guide

you with topical questions.

You will be evaluated according to the rubric based on your ability to:i. communicate using a range of vocabulary, grammatical structures and

conventions. ii. organize information and ideas and use a range of basic cohesive devices.iii. use language to suit the context; i.e. appropriate vocabulary.iv. demonstrate clear pronunciation and use intonation when appropriate.v. address the topic directly and on a personal level.vi. speak for the required amount of time (1 ½ -2 minutes).

If a minimum of 1 ½ - 2 minutes is not met a student cannot earn higher than a 3 in the Task Completion category.Performance Level

Dimension 4 3 2 1Task

CompletionAccomplishes the task. Includes multiple details; ideas clearly connect to the task/purpose.

Satisfies the task. Includes some details that connect to the task/purpose. May contain minor irrelevancies.

Satisfies the task but includes few details that are loosely connected. May contain some irrelevancies.

Satisfies the task but includes few details that are loosely connected. May contain some irrelevancies.

Organization Includes a logical and coherent sequence throughout. Provides a clear sense of beginning, middle, and end. Makes smooth transitions between ideas.

Includes a logical sequence throughout. Provides a beginning, middle, and end. Attempts to make smooth transitions.

Attempts to include a logical sequence throughout. There is little to no transition. Sequence is choppy and at times hard to follow.

Utilizes minimal order of ideas or information. Provides a series of separate sentences and/or disconnected ideas.

Vocabulary Utilizes a wide variety of vocabulary original that expands the topic. There may be minimal inaccuracies.

Utilizes a variety of original vocabulary related to the topic. There may be minor inaccuracies.

Utilizes basic original vocabulary or uses repetitive vocabulary. Some original vocabulary may be inaccurate and/or unrelated to the topic.

Utilizes limited original vocabulary or uses repetitive vocabulary throughout. Most original vocabulary may be inaccurate and/or unrelated to the topic.

Structure Demonstrates a high degree of control of Checkpoint B structure/convention: ∙ subject-verb agreement ∙ present, past, future ideas expressed as appropriate ∙ noun-adjective agreement ∙ correct word order ∙ pronunciation Minimal errors may be present; however the errors do not hinder overall comprehensibility of the passage.

Demonstrates some degree of control of Checkpoint B structure/ conventions: ∙ subject-verb agreement ∙ present, past, future ideas expressed as appropriate ∙ noun-adjective agreement ∙ correct word order ∙ pronunciation marks

A few errors may be present; however the errors do not hinder overall comprehensibility of the passage

Demonstrates limited control of Checkpoint B structure/ conventions or only uses Checkpoint A structure / conventions

AND / OR

Errors do hinder comprehensibility in parts of the passage and/or there are numerous Checkpoint A errors.

Demonstrates minimal control of Checkpoint A or B structure/conventions

AND/OR

Errors impede overall comprehensibility of the passage.

Fluency Student speaks with little to no hesitation. Any pauses in speech are natural.

AND/OR

Responds appropriately to prompts.

Speaks with some hesitation.

AND/OR

Responds somewhat appropriately to prompts.

Speaks with hesitation and pauses frequently. AND/OR Requires significant prompting by the teacher. Does not respond appropriately to prompts.

Speaks with major hesitation.

AND/OR

Does not respond to prompts.

Fulfillment of Time on Task

Student communicates continuously for at least

1 minute and 30 seconds.

Student communicates continuously for at least

1 minute and 20 seconds.

Student communicates for at least 1 minute and 10 seconds.

Student communicates for less than 1 minute.

L’éducation

Gagner la vie

Mémoires du passé

Level 3 Picture Speaking OutlineUse the following outline to help you organize your thoughts for each picture.

1. Describe the picture: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Discuss the topic represented in the picture:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Discuss your personal experiences as they relate to the topic:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Opinions, other thoughts or ideas:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________