Darien High School
Department of Foreign Languages
Español 2
Examen Final
2010
Sección Oral
(40 puntos)
Oral Section: (40 Puntos)
A. Answer all of the following questions in Spanish.
Make sure to form complete sentences.
Do not respond in fragments or in one-word answers. (10 puntos)
1. ¿Qué quehaceres hiciste tú este fin de semana?
2. ¿Qué debo hacer yo para sacar buena nota en la clase de matemáticas?
3. ¿Qué actividades deportivas hiciste ayer?
4. ¿Qué haces para mantenerte en forma?
5. ¿Qué jugabas cuando eras niño(a)?
B. Look at the following picture sequences below and select one (1) and create a total of 8
sentences describing what you see. Make sure to read each prompt before the pictures
so that you understand exactly what you have to do. (30 puntos)
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Picture sequence #1:
Say what Maria and Pablo used to do when they were younger. Make sure
you use as much vocabulary from the chapters we have studied and the
imperfect tense appropriately. Don’t forget to include an introductory and
concluding sentence in your description.
2
Picture Sequence #2:
Yesterday afternoon Luisa had a terrible fall while she was rollerblading.
Unfortunately she had to go to the nearest clinic for medical attention.
Describe what goes on in the clinic using the pictures below. Make sure you
use as much vocabulary from the chapters we have studied and the preterit
tense appropriately. Don’t forget to include a introductory and concluding
sentence in your description.
3
SPANISH 2
Final Exam
Speaking Rubric
(40 Points)
Name: ___________________
Total: _____ / 40
I. Questions / Answers (10 points)
Your responses were graded on the following criteria:
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Comprehensibility and completeness of response
Fluency and accuracy of pronunciation
Vocabulary usage
Grammatical accuracy
Responses:
#1 _____ / 2
#2 _____ / 2
#3 _____ / 2
#4 _____ / 2
#5 _____ / 2
Total: _____ / 10
Quality Points:
You did an outstanding job with this speaking task, exceeding all of the above stated criteria!!
Your work shows special effort and evidence of solid preparation.
¡Felicitaciones!
+1
+2
+3
4
II. Situational Narrations with picture prompts (30 points)
Comprehensibility and Organization: Your story was easily comprehensible to a native speaker and was well
organized in its presentation.
5
4
3
2
1
Thoroughness: You said at least 4 sentences and responded to the prompt completely, using details and
examples as appropriate.
5
4
3
2
1
Pronunciation and Fluency: You used correct pronunciation patterns and you demonstrated fluency
appropriate with the expectations of a Spanish 3B student. There were few pauses and hesitations.
5
4
3
2
1
Vocabulary usage: Your vocabulary choices demonstrated solid knowledge of a wide range of new
vocabulary. Words were used accurately and there were few unnecessary repetitions.
5
4
3
2
1
Grammatical accuracy and variety of structures: You demonstrated the ability to use the present and preterit
tenses with accuracy. There were few grammatical errors, and none that impeded comprehension.
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Total: _____ / 30
Quality Points:
You did an outstanding job with this speaking task, exceeding all of the above stated criteria!! Your work
shows special effort and evidence of solid preparation.
¡Felicitaciones!
+1
+2
+3
5