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Part I Speaking 1. Strategies2. Sample DialogueVolunteer for the dialogue… This is

when you call!

Part II Listening Comprehension1. Strategies2. Example

Part I Speaking 1. Strategies2. Sample DialogueVolunteer for the dialogue… This is

when you call!

Part II Listening Comprehension1. Strategies2. Example

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Part III Reading Comprehension1. Strategies

2. Examples of each section

Part III Reading Comprehension1. Strategies

2. Examples of each section

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Part IV Writing1. The Rubric… What is expected?

2. Strategies

3. Student Samples

4. Grammar… With what do you need help?

Part IV Writing1. The Rubric… What is expected?

2. Strategies

3. Student Samples

4. Grammar… With what do you need help?

Proficiency Exam OutlineProficiency Exam Outline

Part I: Speaking 30 credits

Part II: Listening Comprehension 40 credits

Part III: Reading Comprehension 20 credits

Part IV: Writing 10 credits

Part I: Speaking 30 credits

Part II: Listening Comprehension 40 credits

Part III: Reading Comprehension 20 credits

Part IV: Writing 10 credits

Oral Dialogue Part I StrategiesOral Dialogue Part I Strategies

1. Do not give just yes/no responses

2. Do not restate all or essential parts of what the teacher has just said.

3. When you are stuck, say something in Spanish. Silence is very uncomfortable.

1. Do not give just yes/no responses

2. Do not restate all or essential parts of what the teacher has just said.

3. When you are stuck, say something in Spanish. Silence is very uncomfortable.

1. Each utterance must be a Checkpoint A idea. This can be achieved by adding… but, because, or by adding a question after your simple response.

2. Do not go to the main point immediately. Put yourself in the situation and expand the conversation.

1. Each utterance must be a Checkpoint A idea. This can be achieved by adding… but, because, or by adding a question after your simple response.

2. Do not go to the main point immediately. Put yourself in the situation and expand the conversation.

Oral Dialogue Part I StrategiesOral Dialogue Part I Strategies

What is Checkpoint A?What is Checkpoint A?

• understand simple material for informative or social purposes;• understand the essential content of standardized messages and short, general, publicstatements;• comprehend the main idea of text written in simple structure and syntax when theycan rely on visual cues and prior familiarity with the topic;• understand simple language containing only the highest frequency grammatical patternsand vocabulary items;• sometimes guess at cognates and highly contextualized unfamiliar vocabulary; and• read the material several times in order to achieve understanding.

• understand simple material for informative or social purposes;• understand the essential content of standardized messages and short, general, publicstatements;• comprehend the main idea of text written in simple structure and syntax when theycan rely on visual cues and prior familiarity with the topic;• understand simple language containing only the highest frequency grammatical patternsand vocabulary items;• sometimes guess at cognates and highly contextualized unfamiliar vocabulary; and• read the material several times in order to achieve understanding.

Ejemplos...Ejemplos...

Teacher: ¿Quieres ir de compras?

Student:

Teacher: ¿Quieres ir de compras?

Student:

• No, gracias. Voy a estudiar.• No, gracias. Voy a estudiar.

• Está bien. ¿Cuándo?• Está bien. ¿Cuándo?

• Sí. Necesito comprar una camisa• Sí. Necesito comprar una camisa

Student Dialogue SampleStudent Dialogue Sample

(Student Initiates)

You are at a store in (country) and you want to buy a gift for your host family. I am the sales clerk. I will suggest some items and you will tell me how you fell about the suggestions.

(Student Initiates)

You are at a store in (country) and you want to buy a gift for your host family. I am the sales clerk. I will suggest some items and you will tell me how you fell about the suggestions.

Useful ExpressionsUseful Expressions

Es un placer.

No hay de qué.

Estoy seguro.

No te preocupes.

Es una lástima.

Es una buena idea.

Estoy de acuerdo.

Me gustaría/Quisiera

Es un placer.

No hay de qué.

Estoy seguro.

No te preocupes.

Es una lástima.

Es una buena idea.

Estoy de acuerdo.

Me gustaría/Quisiera

It is a pleasure.

You are welcome.

I am sure.

Don’t worry.

It is a pity.

It is a good idea.

I agree.

I would like...

It is a pleasure.

You are welcome.

I am sure.

Don’t worry.

It is a pity.

It is a good idea.

I agree.

I would like...

Dialogue Sample 1Dialogue Sample 1

(Teacher initiates)

I am your friend. We are planning a party.

We will talk about what each of us will do

to prepare for it. I will start the

conversation.

(Teacher initiates)

I am your friend. We are planning a party.

We will talk about what each of us will do

to prepare for it. I will start the

conversation.

Dialogue Sample 2Dialogue Sample 2

(Teacher initiates)

I am your host parent in Mexico. We

are talking about your plans for the

future. I will start the conversation.

(Teacher initiates)

I am your host parent in Mexico. We

are talking about your plans for the

future. I will start the conversation.

Dialogue Sample 3Dialogue Sample 3

(Student initiates)

I am your friend. We are planning a

day at the beach. You start the

conversation.

(Student initiates)

I am your friend. We are planning a

day at the beach. You start the

conversation.

Dialogue Sample 4Dialogue Sample 4

(Student Initiates)

I am your teacher in Costa Rica.

You have a report that is due

tomorrow, but you need additional

time to complete the assignment.

You start the conversation.

(Student Initiates)

I am your teacher in Costa Rica.

You have a report that is due

tomorrow, but you need additional

time to complete the assignment.

You start the conversation.

Part II Listening ComprehensionPart II Listening Comprehension

Part 2a 20 points*  10 short listening passages in the target language read by teacher with multiple choice questions in English.

Part 2b 10 points*  5 short listening passages in the target language read by teacher with multiple choice questions in target language.

Part 2c 10 points*  5 short listening passages in the target language read by teacher with questions in English and with multiple choice answers in picture format.

Part 2a 20 points*  10 short listening passages in the target language read by teacher with multiple choice questions in English.

Part 2b 10 points*  5 short listening passages in the target language read by teacher with multiple choice questions in target language.

Part 2c 10 points*  5 short listening passages in the target language read by teacher with questions in English and with multiple choice answers in picture format.

Strategies for Listening ComprehensionStrategies for Listening Comprehension

Do not read questions or answers while the teacher is reading the paragraph.

Deduce the answer by focusing on key words used in context which will lead you to the correct answer.

Eliminate the answers that you do not hear.

Do not focus on dates and names.

Do not read questions or answers while the teacher is reading the paragraph.

Deduce the answer by focusing on key words used in context which will lead you to the correct answer.

Eliminate the answers that you do not hear.

Do not focus on dates and names.

Strategies for Listening ComprehensionStrategies for Listening Comprehension

Do not try to translate as the teacher is reading.

Never leave a blank answer… give it your best guess.

Never change an answer once you have moved from this question.

Do not try to translate as the teacher is reading.

Never leave a blank answer… give it your best guess.

Never change an answer once you have moved from this question.

Part III Reading Comprehension Part III Reading Comprehension

Part A – 6 multiple choice questions, responses in English

Part B – 4 multiple choice questions, responses in Spanish

Part A – 6 multiple choice questions, responses in English

Part B – 4 multiple choice questions, responses in Spanish

•Read through the passage completely to find the main idea.

•Read a second time with the intent to find the answer to the specific question.

•Do not assume that words in the reading are repeated in the answer.

•Read through the passage completely to find the main idea.

•Read a second time with the intent to find the answer to the specific question.

•Do not assume that words in the reading are repeated in the answer.

Part III Reading Comprehension Part III Reading Comprehension

•Relate the main idea with vocabulary that you already know and deduce the meaning of other words by how they are used in the paragraph.

•Look for cognates and root words to assist you in finding the answer.

•Relate the main idea with vocabulary that you already know and deduce the meaning of other words by how they are used in the paragraph.

•Look for cognates and root words to assist you in finding the answer.

Part III Reading Comprehension Part III Reading Comprehension

Part III Reading Comprehension Part III Reading Comprehension

Focus on “tone” and theme of the writing. Look for supporting details.

Think of the intention of the writer… not just the literal meaning of the passage.

Focus on “tone” and theme of the writing. Look for supporting details.

Think of the intention of the writer… not just the literal meaning of the passage.

Writing - Part IVWriting - Part IV

Select two of the three possible tasks

Each writing must contain 30 or more words to earn full credit for length.

When you write 30 words, write 10 more.

Select two of the three possible tasks

Each writing must contain 30 or more words to earn full credit for length.

When you write 30 words, write 10 more.

Writing StrategiesWriting Strategies

Avoid exaggeration and humor.

Make sure all information relates to purpose.

Make sure your writing is Checkpoint B level.

Do not cut yourself short - plan to write 40-50 words

Avoid exaggeration and humor.

Make sure all information relates to purpose.

Make sure your writing is Checkpoint B level.

Do not cut yourself short - plan to write 40-50 words

Transitional words…

antes (before)primero (first)al principio (at the beginning)entonces (then)luego (then, later)más tarde (later)próximo (next)sin embargo (however)finalmente (finally)en resumen (in summary)

Transitional words…

antes (before)primero (first)al principio (at the beginning)entonces (then)luego (then, later)más tarde (later)próximo (next)sin embargo (however)finalmente (finally)en resumen (in summary)

Cosas que hacer antes del examenCosas que hacer antes del examen

Read Spanish, listen to Spanish, or watch Spanish television!

Speak Spanish with someone!

Study Regents vocabulary and expressions!

Don’t “cram” grammar!

Be rested, alert and patient!

Say to yourself… I am prepared!

Read Spanish, listen to Spanish, or watch Spanish television!

Speak Spanish with someone!

Study Regents vocabulary and expressions!

Don’t “cram” grammar!

Be rested, alert and patient!

Say to yourself… I am prepared!