Midterm Review

Freshman Oral English

Unit 1: Socializing on Campus
Class CEFR Level: A2-B1
Week 7, Lesson 1
Fall Semester 2015
Instructor: Sulamith M. Hfer

Info Midterm Procedure (15 min.)

Materials

Explain the procedures of the exam to the students.

The midterm exam will take place on 2 days.
o Tuesday: Pronunciation
o Thursday: Pair Conversation
Pronunciation (individual, 40 pts. 1 min.)
o Pronunciation Definitions (2 terms, 4 pts. each)
o /f/, /v/, /w/ (3 one-syllable words, 4 pts. each)
o Word endings (1 word, 4 pts.)
o Stress in numbers (1 word, 4 pts)
o Word stress in 2-syllable words (1 word, 4 pts)
o /i/, //, (2 words, 4 pts each)
Pair conversation (pair, 60 pts 3-4 min.), including
o Greeting & self-introduction (name, hometown, major, finding
at least one thing they have in common e.g. likes/dislikes,
preferences, comparisons)
o Function (have a conversation, in which they are given a
function that they have to use)

3.

Pronunciation definitions
Attachment A: Dialog

Rubrics for Assessment

Pronunciation terms flash cards

Before Class write on the board:

Homework: review, nothing to

check

Goals
To review all the main units we have
discussed in class so far and to prepare
students for the midterm exam.

Intended Learning Outcomes

TSWBAT
properly use and apply all the
sounds, functions, and idioms they
have covered in class so far.

Idioms
Speak the same language
As easy as pie
You name it
The icing on the cake
The apple doesnt fall far from
the tree
Childs play

Content:
The quality and complexity of what is saidthe degree of appropriateness, detail,
and originality.
a. How appropriate is the speakers contribution?
b. Does the speaker make an effort to say something beyond the
minimum?
c. Does the speaker show evidence of attempting to use the full range
of his/her linguistic repertoire to express him/herself?
d. Does the speaker add details and/or say something original or
creative?

Functions:
How well does the speaker perform the functions?
a. How effective (clear and efficient) is the speaker in performing the

Pronunciation Definitions

/f/, /v/, /w/

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PPT/USB-stick

Preparations

Functions Rubric
1. Clarity: (usage/grammar/vocabulary/pronunciation/cohesion)
What degree of control does the speaker display over grammatical forms and
vocabulary?
a. Do errors cause a breakdown in communication? How distracting
are the errors?
b. How much listener effort is required to understand the meaning?
c. Are ideas organized and connected together (using transitions, for
example) so that the listener can clearly follow what the speaker is
saying?
2.

Pronunciation

b.

speech act and/or accomplishing the task?

Does the speaker use appropriate and/or conventional language
expressions (taught in class) to perform the function? (I.e. To what
degree does the speaker perform the function in a native-like way?)

Word endings

Word stress in numbers

/i/, //

Functions & Grammar

Show a sample of the examination sheet your students will get (slide ?). Explain
the parts and demonstrate how they will have to work through the sheet. Do it
together with the class. Then have students practice with their partners.
They could replace the words with other words from the book and practice
with their partners.

Assessment: Next Thursday

Explain that the schedule for the self-introduction assessment is going to

change. Display the schedule on a slide and have students mark their dates.

Idioms (5 min.)
Ask the students for all the idioms that have been introduced this semester.
(Collect on the board.)
Then have the students practice: have them get together with a partner and
practice how to use all of these idioms. Prepare them that you will pick out
different pairs to present their example of the use of an idiom to the class.
Have different groups present how to use the idioms above. Each group has to
do one idiom.

Introductions
Introduce your friend, small talk,
appropriate topics
Expressing likes, dislikes &
indifference
Extending, accepting, refusing an
invitation
Making an appointment (on the
phone)
Asking about family
Comparatives & Superlatives
Simple Past Tense
Asking sensitive questions

Topics

Review Pronunciation (25 min.)

Review the pronunciation definitions (5 min.).
Practice with tongue twisters.

Self-Introduction, Meeting People

Getting to Know You
Hanging Out
Invitations
Making an Appointment
Meet the Family
A Happy Childhood

Preview

Fred fed Ted bread and Ted fed Fred bread

Wild vines make fine vintage wines.
Whether the weather is hot, whether the weather is cold. Whatever the
weather, well weather the weather, whether we like it or not!

Midterm prep
Assessment #1: Self-Intros

Homework

Review the various pronunciation targets from classes taught so far. Practice all
the words provided in the book (page numbers listed below).

Review everything covered this

semester

Vowel Sound Practice

P. 7, 21
Word Endings
Dont add extra sound at the end.
P. 26

Q & A (5 min.)

Stress in Numbers
-teen is stressed, /t/ pronunciation; number part in ty numbers is stressed,
/d/ pronunciation
P. 13

Allow a time for questions and

answers. If theres time left students
may practice on their own together
with their classmates.

Syllables & Word Stress

Syllables are the smallest units in a word.
P. 39
After reviewing all the aspects of pronunciation, read the dialog (see
attachment below) and have students repeat after you. Then students work in
groups of four (turn around to face those sitting behind/in front). They assign
the roles of Deena, Lee, Steve, and the waitress and read the dialog.

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Then display the menu (ppt slide) and have students order what they would
like to eat.
Toward the end of this period, ask some volunteers to share their choices or
pick students with the help of the ID cards.
Break

Review Functions & Topics (20 min.)

Go over all these functions and tell students to work together with their
partners to come up with examples for each of these functions.
Talk about whats important when having a conversation:
Dont just list what you have to say. Make a statement and allow your
partner to add to that.
Respond to what your partner had to say and then add some more,
allowing your partner to respond to that.
IMPORTANT: you can correct your partner, if he/she is talking about
the wrong topic. Better to get on the right track, than both of you losing
points for talking about the wrong thing.
If you dont fully understand, ask your classmate to help you
understand!
Review how to do self-introductions as well as finding something they have in
common by asking polite questions.

Activity: Two Lines (10 min)

Have the format of the midterm exam ready on the board:

Greeting & self-introduction including name, hometown, major, and
finding something they have in common with their partner (small talk).
Use a function in the conversation with their partner.

Line-Up:
Students line up in 2 rows, facing each other.
Provide a function, i.e. make an appointment on the phone. Using the
format for the midterm exam, students have to have a conversation, in
which they use the function, too. They should take turns to ask and
answer. After 3 min. students switch: One line remains as is. The students
of the other line will move on by one student to the right, so everyone has
a new partner.
Emphasize that during the exam they need to talk for 2 min. And that they
need to make sure, both partners get an equal share to discuss the
questions.

Note to subs:
If your review ends earlier in class, its no problem. Students can never practice conversations enough. So, have them do
the two lines earlier.

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Attachment A
Dialog: Eating Out
Deena
What are you getting to eat, Lee?
Lee
The meat pizza and Greek salad. And a cup of coffee.
Deena
Me, too. Are you getting the meat pizza, too, Steve?
Steve
No, the cheese pizza. I dont eat meat.
Lee
Really?
Waitress
Good evening. Are you ready to order?
Deena
Yes, we are. Lets see Wed like to have two meat pizzas and one cheese pizza.
Waitress
Bean soup or Greek salad to start?
All three
Greek Salad.
Waitress
And would you like coffee or tea?
Deena
Three coffees, please. Thank you very much!
Steve
Make that two coffees. Tea for me, please.
Waitress
Three Greek salads two meat pizzas one cheese pizza two coffees one tea.

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