TOEIC Speaking Grading Policy Spring 2016

Grading System

3 lates = 1 ABSENT (unexcused) Attendance Sleep = ABSENT 6 minutes late = LATE 20 minutes late = ABSENT 3 lates = 1 ABSENT (unexcused) >10 absences = Fail

Quizzes Vocabulary Quiz 1 week 5 Quiz 2 week 13

Homework voice recordings 10 points Lose points – Missing information NOT complete TOO short 0 points Late / wrong format / zip file voice recordings NO Exceptions

NO WARNINGS Participation Minus points on the homework if: No book Sleep in class Use your cell phone dictionary  okay! Poor behavior/attitude Not properly doing the activities NO WARNINGS

Participation is very important… Use English. Speak often –in English. Ask questions –in English. Help other students. 영어 이용하면 돼요. 수업동안 많이 말해 주세요 –in English. 질문을 물어보면 돼요 –in English. 다른 학생을 도와주세요.

Midterm Exams Speaking 60 pts Vocabulary 40 pts

Final Exams Speaking 60 pts Vocabulary 40 pts

Grading System Letter Grade Scores A+ 100–95 A 94 – 90 B+ 89 – 85 B 84 – 80 C+ 79 – 75 C 74 – 70 D+ 69 – 65 D 64 – 60 F 59 >10 absences

First Lesson: Pronunciation What is pronunciation? A way of speaking a word especially in a way that is accepted or generally understood. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pronunciation

ODD ONE OUT odd  different / strange

Enjoy your first week!!!

REMEMBER: Class Rules If you bring food, you must bring enough FOR EVERYBODY.

Chatting/messaging during class minus homework points 수업 시간에 핸드폰을 사용하지 마세요.

Sleeping in class = ABSENT. minus Attendance point 출석 Sleeping in class = ABSENT minus Attendance point 출석 minus Homework points Please do not sleep during class. 수업 시간에 자지 마세요.

Participation is very important… Use English. Speak often –in English. Ask questions –in English. Help other students. 영어 이용하면 돼요. 수업동안 많이 말해 주세요 –in English. 질문을 물어보면 돼요 –in English. 다른 학생을 도와주세요.

Let’s start from the basics~ VERY IMPORTANT: Try to neutralize local accents  take out some of the “Konglish” pronunciation Questions 1 and 2

First Lesson: Pronunciation Syllable is a word or part of a word and has only one vowel sound. Syllables Video Why study syllables? http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=31928&CategoryID=5529 Questions 1 and 2

First Lesson: Pronunciation Syllable is a word or part of a word and has only one vowel sound. Syllables Video Long words can be scary to read/pronounce, so… break up long words into syllables Extravaganza Homeplus Skin Food Coke Ex -tra -va -gan -za Questions 1 and 2

First Lesson: Pronunciation How many syllables in ---? Count and clap Show me the number** The last one standing is the WINNER!!! Syllables Factory Game Questions 1 and 2

TOEIC What is it? Test of English for International Communication Tests your skills in: Listening Reading Speaking Writing

Test Format Computer-based test Voice is recorded 20 minutes 6 parts (11 Qs)

How can I prepare? Use the language Speak as much as possible in class Communicate in English outside class Talk to yourself in English English Clinics

What else do I need to know? Other people take the exam in the same room  people talking at the same time  room can be noisy  distractions GOAL: FOCUS Your voice Your answer

Next class… Pronunciation Notebook At home: Read Book 1, pages 5–19 OPTIONAL PRACTICE: Book 1, page 202 Tips/strategies: Book 2, page 76

Get to know your classmates~

Ask these questions to your partner Ask these questions to your partner. Have a conversation… Speak in full sentences. GIVE DETAILS! When was the last time you traveled (a long way)?  What time of day do you listen to music? What is your favorite kind of music? Where do you live? How long have you lived there? Is your neighborhood a good place to live? Where is the best place to buy gifts? When was the last time you bought a gift for someone? Do you have a pet? If not, what pet would you choose to have? What is your favorite piece of furniture in your home? What is more important for buying accessories: price or design? What sports do you play? Do you like going to stadiums or watching sports on TV? What kind of books do you like to read? If you could ask May teacher a question, what would you ask?  End

Great job! You’ve just practiced asking/answering some TOEIC questions! These questions are from the book (except the last one) Part 3 (Questions 4, 5, 6) of the TOEIC Speaking Tests (some have been reworded)

BONUS Activity Find a seat away from your partner(s). How many answers can you remember??? Write their answers… Her name is May. She is from California. Her major in university was Mathematics. She lives in Esiapolis, Dong-gu. She has lived in Daegu for over 13 years. The last time she traveled was in December. She has no pets. … …

BONUS Activity Find a seat away from your partner(s). How many answers can you remember??? Write their answers… You have 5minutes! GO! Her name is May. from California major in university was Math lives in Esiapolis, Dong-gu lived in Daegu >13 years traveled in December no pets … …

Next class… Pronunciation Notebook At home: Read Book 1, pages 5–19 OPTIONAL PRACTICE: Book 1, page 202 Tips/strategies: Book 2, page 76