Final Speaking Exam Guidelines, Spring 2012

Academic English - 1A

Final Speaking Test Guidelines Spring 2012

Chiun(June)Kim

The speaking test portion of the Final Examination will consist of a video being submitted in a CD or a USB file due either Wednesday or Thursday, June 13th or 14th by 5:00pm depending on your Final Exam speaking date. You will make a short video with your group using Vocabulary, Grammar, and Function Expressions from the NorthStar Listening & Speaking 2 textbook from units 7-10.

You can have a group of 3-4 students but no more than 4 students per group. Your script must be typed with the Vocabulary, Grammar, and Functions underlined. Be creative, use props, and seek help of any kind! This is the time to show off your creativity and to have some fun!

As a group, you can make a video on the following topics or anything related to the topics we’ve covered during the latter half of the semester. The video must be no shorter than 5 minutes and not longer than 10 minutes.  Some suggested ideas are to make a commercial, a Public Service Announcement (PSA), or a short skit.

1. Good-Mood Foods

2. An Ice Place to Stay
3. Staying Healthy
4. Endangered Languages

Your video must include:

8 Vocabulary Words (Units 7-10)
8 Grammar Points (Units 7-10)
5 Function Expressions (Units 7-10)

Your video will be graded on the following criteria:

·         Creativity (Originality or funny) (5 points): Is your idea creative or something that catches the audience attention? Is it funny?

·         Quality (Video and Audio) (5 points): make sure there is enough light and the picture is clear. If you are taping in noisy public places, make sure I can still hear your voices.

·         Grammar (5 points): Did you use the required number of grammar? Were they used correctly?

·         Vocabulary (5 points): Did you use the required number of vocabulary? Were they used correctly?

·         Function Expressions (5 points): Did you use the required number of function expressions? Were they used correctly?

·         Fluency (5 points): Can I understand your dialogue? Were there awkward pauses? Was the conversation fluid and natural?

Each Group member will be INDIVIDUALLY scored based on their performance so it is important that each person has equal opportunity to perform. Your score will be worth 12% of your final grade.  If you decide to submit a USB, please clean up and remove all your files. Make sure that it does not contain viruses.  If your USB contains a virus, you will automatically lose 5 points.

You’ll submit your CD/USB to me no later than Thursday, June 14^th, by 5:00 P.M.! Your CD must be labeled with group members’ names, student ID, along with one contact email address and phone number.  NO LATE FINALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE AND TIME!  So, please plan ahead and allow extra time for anticipated technical difficulties and situations that may arise.

Good Luck!!!!