The work samples in this section form the Level 2 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 2 standard in the Speaking and listening dimension.
At Level 2, students listen to and produce spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information. They demonstrate, usually in informal situations, that they are able to speak clearly using simple utterances and basic vocabulary. They organise spoken texts using simple features to signal beginnings and endings. They vary volume and intonation patterns to add emphasis. They contribute to group activities by making relevant comments and asking clarifying questions to facilitate communication. After listening to short live or recorded presentations, they recall some of the main ideas and information presented. They listen to others and respond appropriately to what has been said.
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 responses that relate to specific elements of the standard.
This task has a combined speaking and listening component.
Context for Speaking and listening component
As part of a study of Justice, students were given cards outlining experiences, which included deafness, sickness, lack of water and food, and war. They discussed the implication of these, and other experiences and how they might rank in order of seriousness. Students then compared and discussed their ranking with another pair, and were asked to agree on a common ranking.
Each discussion is first in pairs, and then in a group of four, took 20 minutes respectively.
The key elements of the standard addressed by this task are:
Key elements of Speaking and listening Level 2
(Students) listen to and produce spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information.
They demonstrate, usually in informal situations, that they are able to speak clearly using simple utterances and basic vocabulary.
They organise spoken texts using simple features to signal beginnings and endings.
They contribute to group activities by making relevant comments and asking clarifying questions to facilitate communication.
They listen to others and respond appropriately to what has been said.
Sample
The following sample illustrates the kinds of responses that students typically produce when they have achieved elements of the standard addressed by this task.
Video presentation – Working in pairs
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Video presentation – Working in group of four
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Annotation
Speaking and listening – Level 2
The students contribute ideas and listen to the ideas of others about what it would mean to be faced with particular situations.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
(Students) listen to and produce spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information.
Speaking and listening – Level 2
The students exchange ideas with a partner and then with a bigger group, speaking clearly in simple language.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They demonstrate, usually in informal situations, that they are able to speak clearly using simple utterances and basic vocabulary.
Speaking and listening – Level 2
The students listen to others and respond appropriately and without interrupting.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They organise spoken texts using simple features to signal beginnings and endings.
Speaking and listening – Level 2
The students ask questions and then discuss their responses, attempting to arrive at a shared view about the relative seriousness of each situation.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They contribute to group activities by making relevant comments and asking clarifying questions to facilitate communication.
Speaking and listening – Level 2
The students take turns in discussion, responding appropriately to preceding comments and building on the ideas of others.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They listen to others and respond appropriately to what has been said.
This task has a combined speaking and listening component.
Context for listening and speaking component
Students were asked to plan a class party and given instructions on what they would need to discuss. They then worked in groups of three to plan a party, considering: place, time, activities, food, drinks, music and other details. They were also asked to discuss the responsibilities of each member of the group. The activity took place in a 20-minute session.
The key elements of the standard addressed by this task are:
Key elements of Speaking and listening Level 2
(Students) listen to and produce spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information.
They demonstrate, usually in informal situations, that they are able to speak clearly using simple utterances and basic vocabulary.
They organise spoken texts using simple features to signal beginnings and endings.
They vary volume and intonation patterns to add emphasis.
They contribute to group activities by making relevant comments and asking clarifying questions to facilitate communication.
They listen to others and respond appropriately to what has been said.
Speaking Stimulus
Students were given the following:
You are planning a party for your class.
Do you have the place, time, activities, food, drinks, music and other details organised?
Talk with your group and decide what responsibility each of you will have.
Sample
The following sample illustrates the kinds of responses that students typically produce at 1.75 as they progress towards the Level 2 standard.
Video presentation
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Annotation
Speaking and listening – 1.75
The students plan a party drawing on a familiar experience, although they do not discuss one aspect of the specified task: – the responsibilities of each member of the group.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
(Students) listen to and produce spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information
Speaking and listening – 1.75
The students speak clearly in an informal setting, using simple sentences and basic vocabulary.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They demonstrate, usually in informal situations, that they are able to speak clearly using simple utterances and basic vocabulary.
Speaking and listening – 1.75
The students usually complete sentences, but occasionally interrupt each other, do not finish a sentence, or do not develop an idea.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They organise spoken texts using simple features to signal beginnings and endings.
Speaking and listening – 1.75
The students sometimes speak with animation.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They vary volume and intonation patterns to add emphasis.
Speaking and listening – 1.75
Students ask each other questions to develop ideas.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They contribute to group activities by making relevant comments and asking clarifying questions to facilitate communication.
Speaking and listening – 1.75
The students usually listen to each other and respond appropriately.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They listen to others and respond appropriately to what has been said.
This task has a combined speaking and listening component.
Context for speaking and listening component
Students had completed a study of the life cycles of plants and chickens. In groups of three they then took it in turns to share what they had learnt with members of the group, who asked questions for information and clarification.
The sharing activity took place in a 15-minute session.
The key elements of the standard addressed by this task are:
Key elements of Speaking and listening Level 2
(Students) listen to and produce spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information.
They demonstrate, usually in informal situations, that they are able to speak clearly using simple utterances and basic vocabulary.
They organise spoken texts using simple features to signal beginnings and endings.
They contribute to group activities by making relevant comments and asking clarifying questions to facilitate communication.
They listen to others and respond appropriately to what has been said.
Sample
The following sample illustrates the kind of response that students typically produce at 1.5 as they progress towards the Level 2 standard.
Video presentation
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Annotation
Speaking and listening – 1.5
The students listen to each other explain what they learnt about different life cycles.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
(Students) listen to and produce spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information
Speaking and listening – 1.5
The students usually speak clearly, using simple utterances and vocabulary they learnt during their study of life cycles, although their sentences were sometimes incomplete or unclear.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They demonstrate, usually in informal situations, that they are able to speak clearly using simple utterances and basic vocabulary.
Speaking and listening – 1.5
The students try to signal the beginnings and endings of their questions and responses.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They organise spoken texts using simple features to signal beginnings and endings.
Speaking and listening – 1.5
The students contribute to the discussion and try to ask clarifying questions, although their meaning was not always clear.
Key elements of Speaking and listening Level 2
They contribute to group activities by making relevant comments and asking clarifying questions to facilitate communication.
They listen to others and respond appropriately to what has been said.
This task has a combined speaking and listening component.
Context for speaking and listening component
The teacher discussed a book created by the students entitled How to Build a House. In this activity they worked as a small group with their teacher, discussing the different roles of those involved in the design and building process. Discussion in the Sample selected from a longer exchange focused on the role of an electrician.
The key elements of the standard addressed by this task are:
Key elements of Speaking and listening Level 2
(Students) listen to and produce spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information.
They demonstrate, usually in informal situations, that they are able to speak clearly using simple utterances and basic vocabulary.
They organise spoken texts using simple features to signal beginnings and endings.
They contribute to group activities by making relevant comments and asking clarifying questions to facilitate communication.
They listen to others and respond appropriately to what has been said.
Sample
The following sample illustrates the kinds of responses that students typically produce at 1.25 as they progress towards the Level 2 standard.
Video presentation
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Annotation
Speaking and listening – 1.25
Several students respond to the questions put by their teacher and by other students.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
(Students) listen to and produce spoken texts that deal with familiar ideas and information
Speaking and listening – 1.25
The students sometimes speak clearly, using simple utterances, although these were not always grammatically phrased.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They demonstrate, usually in informal situations, that they are able to speak clearly using simple utterances and basic vocabulary.
Speaking and listening – 1.25
The students listen to each other without interruption.
Key element of Speaking and listening Level 2
They organise spoken texts using simple features to signal beginnings and endings.
Speaking and listening – 1.25
Some students ask clarifying and relevant questions, when encouraged by their teacher.
Key elements of Speaking and listening Level 2
They contribute to group activities by making relevant comments and asking clarifying questions to facilitate communication.
They listen to others and respond appropriately to what has been said.
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