Talk About a Scene & Speech FUNctions
The Talk About a Scene section will always
start with a picture of…
A school setting
What strategy can you use to get a good score on the Support an Opinion section of the ELPAC?
R.A.C.E
Read All Chart Evidence
True or False: On this section you CAN press PAUSE on the audio recording
(That's why you really NEED to take notes)
What score do you need on the ELPAC to reclassify
4!
"Get a 4...and ELD is no more!"
True or False: You should stay at home and skip the ELPAC test.
FALSE!!!!!
Mr Tapia has how many dogs?
Three
What’s an example of the kind of QUESTION you will answer in Talk About a Scene?
What is the boy in the blue shirt doing?
(or something similar)
On the Support an Opinion section of the ELPAC, how many different choices will you be given to decide between?
TWO!
You will listen to a school lesson with HOW MANY pictures?
Every ELD student in the ENTIRE state of California takes the ELPAC exam each year?
TRUE!
Name one strategy you can use the morning before testing to be successful.
Remember to eat breakfast, dressing comfortably, take a mindful moment for yourself, stay hydrated, etc.
What is Mr. Tapia's favorite color?
Green
What’s an example of the kind of ANSWER you will give in Talk About a Scene?
The boy in the blue shirt is holding a glass jar with a green liquid in it.
(or something similar)
On the Support an Opinion section of the ELPAC--
After you decide which choice is better, what do you need to do next?
Support your opinion / explain why your choice is better using relevant reasons
When the audio recording is done, you will need to _____ what you heard/.
SUMMARIZE
The speaking section of the test is the ONLY part of the ELPAC that you do 1-1 with a teacher
That is.......TRUE!
Name 3 key items you need during your ELPAC test.
Pencil, Paper, Computer.
Mr. Tapia is from what town?
Mount Shasta
When you take the Speech Functions test, your answer will usually be a question.
True
On the "Present and Discuss Information" section of the ELPAC, you should use this strategy to get a great score.
R.A.C.E
Read All Chart Evidence
You MUST take notes on this section, and you will be deducted points for not taking notes.
FALSE. But it's a really, really good idea.
What does ELPAC stand for?
English Language Proficiency Assessment California
Name at least one thing you should do the night before the test.
Get at good nights sleep (8 hours- preferably)
How tall is Mr. Tapia
5'11''
"You want to know if your friend has finished studying for the math test. What would you say to your friend?"
I would say, "Have you finished studying for the math test?"
In the Present and Discuss Academic Information section of the ELPAC, you will be shown a _____.
Chart / graph / visual representation of data
TRUE or FALSE:
You can ask for a minute to collect your thoughts and review your notes before summarizing what you heard?
TRUE! You absolutely should do this!
What are the 5 parts of the Speaking Test?
1. Talk about a scene,
2. Speech functions,
3. Support an opinion,
4. Present and discuss information, and
5. Summarize an academic presentation
What should you do on the morning of the ELPAC test?
Arrive to school early, take a moment to relax, eat breakfast
What is Mr. Tapia's partner's name?
Monica