Tests Part 2

Accuracy Test #4 

PART B
INSTRUCTIONS: This is the speaking part of your Accuracy Test 3. It is due by 5pm Tuesday, April 9.

If you have any questions you are welcome to email me at bgreer@byu.net. Good luck!

Task 1
Instructions: Take a look at Mrs. B's schedule below for next week and describe/talk about what she will/is going to do or where she will/is going to be. You will need to focus on using complex sentences, such as "after ......., before ......., when ......; ....... and ....." You may take up to 3 minutes, however, you will need to talk about at least 5 day's activities. DO NOT read off of your notes, I can tell if you are reading or not and you will automatically get 0 for this task if you read.     
1. Open Quicktime. Go to File, then New Video Recording.

2. When you are ready, press the red record button. You may record as many times as you like, but please only save one recording.

3. When you finish recording, Go to File, press Save As: and name it “Test 4 Prompt 1” Save it in the folder: Classes-->Greer-->your class time-->Class Recordings-->your name

Task 2
Make questions based on the underlined words in each sentence. You may talk to native speakers to prepare, but DO NOT read off of your notes. You may look at these sentences (below) while you answer, but do not read the questions you have prepared.

a. If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
b. We usually participate actively in class activities.
c. They finally read the maps accurately for the first time.
d. When Dr. Hill stopped by the class, the students were listening carefully.
e. Jen is gonna cook really well, when she completes this cooking class.
1. Open Quicktime. Go to File, then New Video Recording.

2. When you are ready, press the red record button. You may record as many times as you like, but please only save one recording.

3. When you finish recording, Go to File, press Save As: and name it “Test 4 Prompt 2” Save it in the folder: Classes-->Greer-->your class time-->Class Recordings-->your name
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE DONE!  

 Extra Credit Opportunity

Some of you have asked for a way to do extra credit. Here is your opportunity! If you would like extra points in your proficiency grade, you can do the following.
This assignment is DUE BY 5pm Thursday, April 4th.

Instructions: 
1. Select either Chapter 15 or Chapter 16.
2. Study the chapter, make sure you understand the principles taught.
3. Do all the homework and assignments in the workbook AND the textbook for the chapter you choose.

4. CREATE a powerpoint or other aide to help your classmates learn the concepts taught in the chapter. Title it "your first name, Chapter number." For example, "Antonio Chapter 16"
File--> Save As--> Desktop --> Classes--> Greer --> Extra Credit --> select the correct chapter--> "Name, Chapter Number"

5. Meet with a tutor to check the accuracy of your presentation.
6. Meet with a tutor to practice presenting the information.

7. (Quicktime, New Video Recording) Video Record yourself teaching the principles of the chapter. Title it "your name, teaching chapter number." For example, "Antonio Teaching Chapter 16"
File--> Save As--> Desktop --> Classes--> Greer --> Extra Credit --> select the correct chapter--> "Name, Teaching Chapter Number"

8. After you have recorded and saved both your presentation and recording, email Ms. Greer. 
Write in the email:
  1. What chapter you selected
  2. If you completed all the assignments in the workbook and textbook related to your chapter.
  3. The name of the native speakers or tutors that you met with
  4. The dates you met with the native speaker or tutor
  5. If you completed the powerpoint or other type of presentation, AND your video recording.
       
For example: 
          "Ms. Greer,
          I selected Chapter 15. I completed all the assignments in the workbook and the textbook for Chapter 15. For the first tutor meeting, I met with Darcy on Thursday, March 28. For the second tutor meeting I met with my roommate, a native speaker, Joseph Hall on Saturday, March 30. I saved my presentation and recording in the classes folder.
    Thank you,
     Yoonho"


9. I will grade your recording for accuracy as well as pronunciation.

Good luck!
Ms. Greer



Accuracy Test #3

PART B

INSTRUCTIONS: This is the speaking part of your Accuracy Test 3. It is due by 5pm Monday, March 25.

If you have any questions you may email me at bgreer@byu.net. Good luck!

1. Pronounce the following words correctly. You may first practice with a native speaker or tutor.
resumed      jumped        rented      followed      filled          added       turned          stopped      summoned    talked       scrambled    loved         started      closed                   cared          attempted    hiked        corrected     jogged      realized     showed           

1. Open Quicktime. Go to File, then New Video Recording.

2. When you are ready, press the red record button. You may record as many times as you like, but please only save one recording.

3. When you finish recording, Go to File, press Save As: and name it “Test 3 Prompt 1” Save it in the folder: ClassesàGreeràyour class timeàClass Recordingsàyour name

2. Make two separate videos for the following and please do NOT read from your notes. You may speak from 1-3 minutes per video.
   2. In your opinion what does it mean to be successful. (Note: Here you will need to use Present Simple tense to 
    describe.) You may take up to 2 minutes.  

When you finish recording, Go to File, press Save As: and name it “Test 3 Prompt 2” Save it in the folder: ClassesàGreeràyour class timeàClass Recordingsàyour name

   3. Using your definition of success (from #1) tell me about a successful moment in your life. (Note: Here you will need to use Past Simple and Past Progressive Tenses mostly.) 
When you finish recording, Go to File, press Save As: and name it “Test 3 Prompt 3” Save it in the folder: ClassesàGreeràyour class timeàClass Recordingsàyour name

Accuracy Test #2

This is your take-home test. You have two tasks to complete through video-recording.
You have until Friday, March 1^st, 2012 at 5:00 pm to complete this part of the test. Good luck!

1. Search the internet or read in the local newspapers to find out 2 possible activities that we can participate in as a class in the near future. You will need to know all the necessary information about each of your activities. Include information about the following: 
    - Name of the activity, 
    - Date and time of the activity (use the appropriate prepositions to say date and time)
    - Place and cost of the activity (use the appropriate prepositions to describe the address of this place)
    - What do we need to bring to participate in this activity? 
    - Why do you think this activity is a good one to participate in?
    

When you have all this information, record you response in Quicktime (see the instructions below). You may look at notes while you respond, but please do not just READ your notes. Try to speak in your own words.

Instructions:

1. Open Quicktime. Go to File, then New Video Recording.

2. When you are ready, press the red record button. You may record as many times as you like, but please only save one recording.

3. When you finish recording, Go to File, press Save As: and name it “Test 2 Prompt 1” Save it in the folder: ClassesàGreeràyour class timeàClass Recordingsàyour name

2. Practice reading the following passage. Pay close attention to your pronunciation, intonation, and stress. You may practice it with a tutor or a native speaker if you like. This is a take-home test, so use all the resources you can think of! Then, when you feel ready, record your response in Quicktime (see instructions below the prompt).  
    When a student from another country comes to study in the United States, he has to find out for himself the answers to many questions, and he has many problems to think about.  Where should he live?  Would it be better if he looked for a private room off campus or if he stayed in a dormitory?  Should he spend all of his time just studying?  Shouldn't he try to take advantage of the many social and cultural activities which are offered?  At first it is not easy for him to be casual in dress, informal in manner, and confident in speech.  Little by little he learns what kind of clothing is usually worn here to be casually dressed for classes. He also learns to choose the language and customs that are appropriate for informal situations.  Finally he begins to feel sure of himself.  But let me tell you, my friend, this long-awaited feeling doesn't develop suddenly, does it.  All of this takes will power.  
        (From:  Prator, C. & Robinett, B. (1985).  Manual of American English pronunciation (4th ed.).  New York:  Holt, Rinehart & Winston.) 

1. Open Quicktime. Go to File, then New Video Recording.

2. When you are ready, press the red record button. You may record as many times as you like, but please only save one recording.

3. When you finish recording, Go to File, press Save As: and name it “Test 2 Prompt 2” Save it in the folder: ClassesàGreeràyour class timeàClass Recordingsàyour name

  
    YOU ARE DONE!

Accuracy Test #1
PART 2- Due Monday before class. If you have problems in the lab, ask a lab attendent to help you. If you don't understand the instructions, email me at bgreer@byu.net. Please do not work with any friends or classmates on this assignment.

Instructions: Open Quicktime. Go to File, then New Video Recording. When you are ready, press the red record button. You may record as many times as you like, but please only save one recording.

1. Read the following sentence to the best of your knowledge:

My best friend Ronald prefers to volunteer for his church every other week.  

When you finish recording, Go to File, press Save As: and name it “Test 1 Prompt 1” Save it in the folder: ClassesàGreeràyour class timeàClass Recordingsàyour name

Instructions: In Quicktime, Go to File, then New Video Recording. When you are ready, press the red record button. You may record as many times as you like, but please only save one recording.

2. Take about 45-60 seconds to talk about the following. Please do not read from any notes.

What do you do when you have so many things to do, but you don't have enough time to do them? Talk about 2 or 3 strategies you use to solve this.

When you finish recording, Go to File, press Save As: and name it “Test 1 Prompt 2” Save it in the folder: ClassesàGreeràyour class timeàClass Recordingsàyour name