Speaking Assessment

Grade Level​:​ 1st grade

SOL standard(s):

1.7 The student will investigate and understand weather and seasonal changes. Key concepts
include

a) changes in temperature, light, and precipitation affect plants and animals, including humans;
b) there are relationships between daily and seasonal changes; and c) changes in temperature,
light, and precipitation can be observed and recorded over time.

WIDA standard(s):

Standard 4: Language of Science

English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic
success in the content area of science.

WIDA level:

Level 2- Beginning

Can Do Descriptors:

• Retelling simple stories from picture cues

• Participating in dialog with peers on familiar topics

• Stating associations between two objects, people, or events (e.g., “Lidia is my sister and Lisa is
my sister.”)

• Telling why something happened

• Describing characters or objects using pictures or actions

• Stating choices of materials or supplies and reasons for their selection

Assessment Type:​ Intensive Speaking Assessment

Purpose/Objectives:

● Language Objective:
○ SWBAT listen and respond to questions with scientific vocabulary.
● Content Objective:
○ SWBAT use correct science vocabulary when answering the questions.
○ SWBAT match vocabulary to a descriptive photo.
Directions in the student-friendly language:
Teacher reads aloud: “You will first be able to read through the questions on your own. Then, I
will read the “Teacher” part. You will have to respond to the question I read to you using
scientific vocabulary. There will be a word bank and picture supports provided. Students should
point to the photo they are referring to as they answer the question. You can get up to 10 points
total, 2 points for using scientific vocabulary correctly and matching the word to the correct
photo, 1 point for doing only 1 of the two.”

Example if applicable:

Teacher: What happens when there is too much rain?

Student: ​It floods.

Assessment items
(This will be done one-on-one).

1. Teacher: What tells me the temperature outside?

Student: _________________.
2. Teacher: What type of storms produce thunder and lightning?
Student: _________________.
3. Teacher: What season starts in June, ends in August, and is usually hot?
Student: _________________.
4. Teacher: What kind of storm happens when there are violent winds and lots of rain?
Student: _________________.
5. Teacher: What season has the coldest temperature?
Student: _________________.

Picture Supports/ Word Bank:

Thermometer Summer Winter
Thunderstorm Hurricane

Scoring
● ​2 point for using scientific vocabulary correctly and matching the word to the correct
photo
● 1 point for partial correct answer
● Add up to total of 10 points

Answer Key:

1. Teacher: What tells me the temperature outside?

Student: ​thermometer
2. Teacher: What type of storms produce thunder and lightning?
Student: ​thunderstorm
3. Teacher: What season starts in June, ends in August, and is usually hot?
Student: ​summer
4. Teacher: What kind of storm happens when there are violent winds and lots of rain?
Student: ​hurricane
5. Teacher: What season has the coldest temperature?
Student: ​winter