The work samples in this section form the Level 1 part of the assessment map for the Speaking and listening dimension of the English domain. Other parts of the assessment map can be accessed by using the menu on the right side of the screen.
The standard below describes what students should know and be able to do when they achieve the Level 1 standard in the Speaking and listening dimension.
At Level 1, students use spoken language appropriately in a variety of classroom contexts. They ask and answer simple questions for information and clarification, contribute relevant ideas during class or group discussion, and follow simple instructions.
They listen to and produce brief spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information. They sequence main events and ideas coherently in speech, and speak at an appropriate volume and pace for listeners’ needs. They self-correct by rephrasing a statement or question when meaning is not clear.
The following work samples illustrate the kinds of responses that students typically produce:
Annotations identify for each sample on the assessment map attributes of the student response that relate to specific elements of the standard.
This task has a combined speaking and listening component.
Context for Speaking and listening component
Students worked in small groups. Each student was given a picture of a Queen. The teacher read instructions and students responded to the instructions by annotating the picture. They then worked in pairs to discuss in front of their group three things that were the same about their pictures, and three things that were different.
The key elements of the standard addressed by this task are:
Key elements of Speaking and listening Level 1
(Students) … follow simple instructions.
They listen to and produce brief spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information.
They sequence main events and ideas coherently in speech …
(Students) … speak at an appropriate volume and pace for listeners’ needs.
Listening Stimulus
Listening Comprehension
THE QUEEN
1. Write your name above the Queen.
2. The Queen has a lovely necklace on. Colour it yellow.
3. What does 'Queen' start with? Write the letter that 'Queen' starts with next to her wand.
4. Count the number of jewels on the Queen’s crown. Write this number next to her crown.
5. Colour in the Queen’s earrings.
6. Colour in the Queen’s crown.
7. Draw a love heart next to the Queen and colour it in pink.
8. How many of the Queen’s fingers can you see? Write the number on her wrist.
9. Colour the Queen’s tongue pink.
10. Colour in the Queen’s wand.
Sample
The following samples illustrate the kinds of responses that students typically produce when they have achieved the elements of the standard addressed by this task.
Video presentation
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Transcript of video presentation
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Annotation
Speaking and listening – Level 1
The students listen to instructions and respond appropriately on worksheets.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 1
(Students) … follow simple instructions.
Speaking and listening – Level 1
The students compare their annotated pictures in front of a small group.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 1
They listen to and produce brief spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information.
Speaking and listening – Level 1
The students describe the similarities and differences between their work.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 1
They sequence main … ideas coherently in speech …
Speaking and listening – Level 1
The students speak clearly and audibly, making eye contact with the audience and pausing to allow for other students to speak.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 1
(Students) … speak at an appropriate volume and pace for listeners’ needs.
Context for Speaking and listening component
Students worked in small groups. Each student was given a picture of a Queen. The teacher read instructions and students responded to the instructions by annotating the picture. They then worked in pairs to discuss in front of their group three things that were the same about their pictures, and three things that were different.
The key elements of the standard addressed by this task are:
Key elements of Speaking and listening at Level 1
(Students) … follow simple instructions.
They listen to and produce brief spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information.
They sequence main events and ideas coherently in speech …
(Students) … speak at an appropriate volume and pace for listeners’ needs.
Sample
The following sample illustrates the kind of response that students typically produce at 0.5 as they progress towards the Level 1 standard.
Transcript of presentation
Three things that are different is the crown, the wood and the, um, necklace.Annotation
Speaking and listening – 0.5
The students listen to instructions and usually respond appropriately on worksheets, although some students do not accurately follow all instructions.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 1
(Students) … follow simple instructions.
Speaking and listening – 0.5
The students compare their annotated pictures in front of a small group but only refer to the differences, rather than the similarities and differences.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 1
They listen to and produce brief spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information.
They sequence main ideas and events coherently in speech …
Speaking and listening – 0.5
The student speaks quietly, with some hesitation.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 1
(Students) … speak at an appropriate volume and pace for listeners’ needs.
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