Assessment of Second Language

Modes of Communication

Reflection

1. List the three modes of communication:

The three modes of communication are:



Interpretive
Presentational
Interpersonal

2. Identify the communication mode associated with each characteristic listed below:

YES NO
Students practice several times with feedback before giving their final oral performance.

YES NO
Two-way communication

YES NO
Demonstrates understanding of authentic materials

YES NO
Spontaneous

YES NO
Keeping the audience's attention is important

YES NO
Students must react appropriately to what others are saying

YES NO
Uses context clues to aid understanding

3. Decide which of the modes is addressed with the following tasks:

YES NO
Draw a sequence of five pictures depicting the main events in a legend.

YES NO
Discuss with a friend which of the paintings on display you like and why.

YES NO
Give a demonstration speech on how to make an omelet.

YES NO
Listen to a newscast and list the topics discussed.

YES NO
Write a letter of introduction to a family you will stay with in Germany.

YES NO
Present a scene fromLe Petit Prince.

YES NO
Play a card game with classmates.

4. Take the task below and extend it into an integrated performance assessment unit for your students that reflects all three modes of communication.Design tasks for the Interpersonal and Presentational Modes related to the topic of legends.

Interpretive Task:Draw a sequence of five pictures depicting the main events in a legend.


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Interpretive Mode:Draw a sequence of five pictures depicting the main events in a legend.

Presentational Mode:通过创建一个现代adaptati戏剧化的传说on to present to the class.

Interpersonal Mode:In groups compare the role and importance of legends in the target culture to American culture.

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