Oral Language Assessment In The Classroom 20080415
1. Oral Language Assessment in the Classroom Bulter, F. A. & Stevens, R. (1997). Oral language assessment in the classroom. Theory into Practice, 36 (4), 214-219. Irene Polly Elly
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16. Procedures of Book Talks Students select the books set by the teacher. (mystery, adventure, biography, fiction) Students will be evaluated based on all the pieces of information they provide and deliver. The criteria might include: 1. Title and author 2. Characters (description) 3. Setting (description) 4. Plot- a brief retelling of the story 5. Recommendation – Did they like the book? Why? Would they recommend the book to others?
17. Procedures of Book Talks One of four ratings students might receive: S – secure behavior (covers 4 of the 5 criteria) D – developing behavior (covers 3 of the criteria) B – beginning behavior (covers 2 of the criteria) N – no behavior (covers 1 or none of the criteria) For assessment delivery, four points might be considered: ◆ maintains eye contact with audience ◆ demonstrates good posture ◆ uses appropriate language for a formal presentation ◆ uses appropriate voice level The feedback received from classmates and the teacher can help demonstrate to students how assessment can be a valuable part of the learning process.
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19. Procedures of Group Discussion Students are shown a brief film or video, or are read a story which leaves the ending unresolved. Students then participate in a group discussion to resolve the ending. Teacher can observe their use of language in a negotiation activity.
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21. Scale for evaluating a group discussion Irrelevant comments having nothing or little to do with the discussion or introduced into the discussion without context or explanation; may be complete or incomplete sentences or one or two words. 1 Simple comments, opinions, solutions or replies; not necessarily a complete sentence. 2 Elaborated comments, opinions, solutions. Opinions with reasons, solutions with detail, generalization with reasons, comments with details. 3 Very elaborate comments, opinions, solutions, with greater elaboration of reason, solution. (e.g., weighting the alternatives, pro and cons). 4 Quality and Quantity of Information Descriptor Rating