Tarea Interpersonal ORAL 20 puntos

Conversaciones informales en espaol con gente hispanohablante

1: CONVERSATION TASKS > Due on or before > el 30 de mayo, 2012 (mircoles)
TAREA: It is your task to interact/converse with a native Spanish speaker on 3 different occasions for 15+ minutes to
practice your speaking skills in an informal setting. Your goal is: > to initiate, maintain, and close a conversation
on a familiar topic. > to formulate questions to seek clarification or additional information.
Te toca a ti buscar a uno a a varios hispanohablantes para que practiques tus habilidades comunicativas de
interpretar e interactuar con un nativohablante. Es recomendable que lo hagas tan frecuente como sea posible
> una vez a la semana? > todos los das? > cada otra semana? Finding a native speaker will not be difficult! You
may already even know someone who is a native Spanish speaker; a family member, a friend outside of SW, one of
your parents friends or colleagues, your boss, a co-worker, a native speaking teacher past or present. A classmate?
At SW there are several students from Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Peru, and Nicaragua. The SW Latino
Club and other SW Spanish-Speaking students are willing to help you. Los mircolesVengan a ALMORZAR y
CONVERSAR en P2. (OJO > Si t eres hispanohablanteslo te toca ofrecerte un mnimo de 3 veces para
ganarte los puntos. En la hoja del logo te toca indicarme las fechas que te ofreciste y con quin charlaste. Y
tambin puedas ganar HORAS de Community Service.)
Tu: > When you meet with a native speaker greet your partner with the appropriate salutation for the time of day. (If
you are meeting the person for the first time make sure you introduce yourself and greet them appropriately. - Usted
versus t. OJO: If you dont know whether you should address your conversation partner formally or informally, start
by using Usted. Your partner will probably tell that you can tutear with them.)
> Explain that you have an assignment to practice speaking Spanish with a native Spanish speaker.
> If you dont know it ask your conversation partner their name including both their apellidos. (Remember that most
Spanish speakers have 2 last names > from their father and mothers sides).
>Find out which Spanish speaking country they are from. And which city!
> DURING and AFTER the conversation Take some notes on your partners responses. Have a small note pad
ready to record a list of the expressions/new vocabulary and any cultural notes that you learn from your native
Spanish-speaking partner.
IDEAS para conversar:
Aparte de Seattle, dnde te gustara vivir? por qu? Qu haras all si viviras all?
Los planes del futuro
La familia
Las noticias actuales
Un da ideal, un XXX ideal,
La niez
La msica
Las diferencias culturales
????
Los pasatiempos favoritos
????
Los deportes
????

After the conversationTell your partner Thank you! for practicing with you.
OJO: Have fun using your language skills with a native speaker. Remember to record vocabulary that you learn and any
cultural notes. Ask your partner questions. Ask your partner for help when you need it. Try to use circumlocution to
describe what you are trying to say. Speak in Spanish!
2: REGISTRO de CONVERSACIONES > Fill out the conversation log provided by La Maestra Hibbert. Be sure to
include comments about your experience > Express your opinions using the subjunctive mood! Record the
vocabulary that you learn from your native speaking partner. And provide details about the native speaker.
3: SELF-EVALUATIONS > After your conversationtake a minute to think about the experience and then fill out the
self-evaluation assessments and turn them in WITH your CONVERSATION EXPERIENCE LOG.

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SELF-ASSESSMENT EVALUATION - Spontaneous Conversation Rubric

Part 1: Self-Assessment of conversation task experiences Place an X on each line to show your opinion.
1. I think that I was successful

Disagree |------|------|------|------| Agree

2. The person I spoke to understood me.

Disagree |------|------|------|------| Agree

3. I felt comfortable speaking with another

person in Spanish.

Disagree |------|------|------|------| Agree

4. I understood most of what this person

said to me.

Disagree |------|------|------|------| Agree

5. I could do this again with no problem.

Disagree |------|------|------|------| Agree

6. I think this is a good way to practice

Disagree |------|------|------|------| Agree
speaking the target language
because _______________________________________________________________________________
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Part 2: Use the following rubric to evaluate YOUR speaking skills. Be honest. This is a self-assessment and scores will not
be recorded for credit. Circle your score under each category.
Comprehension: The ability to understand what is said to the speaker.
2
1
0

Shows ability to understand the target language when spoken at a somewhat normal rate of speed, with
infrequent or no repetition or rephrasing.
Can understand the target language when spoken at a somewhat normal rate of speed, with some repetition or
rephrasing, if necessary.
Does not seem to understand the target language.

Pronunciation: Pronouncing words in such a way that a native speaker understands what is being said.
2
1
0

Can be understood in the target language, may make a few minor errors. Makes an effort to sound native, i.e.,
uses target language speech patterns, intonation, and phrasing.
Can be understood in target language, but may make errors and/ or has some interference from English language
speech sounds, patterns, and rules.
Makes major errors and/or uses English pronunciation rules to speak in the target language, or doesnt respond.

Vocabulary: Words and expressions used in the target language.

2
1
0

Uses excellent vocabulary with relative ease. Demonstrates an increasing knowledge of words and expressions.
Uses vocabulary that is just adequate to respond. No attempt is made to use a variety of expressions. Generally
understood, but limited to very basics.
Makes no attempt, or response is totally irrelevant.

Fluency: Easy, smooth flow of speech, within a reasonable amount of time.

2
1
0

Has a generally smooth flow, with self-correction and little hesitations.

Speaks slowly, using hesitant or halting speech.
Makes no attempt or shows constant hesitation.

Grammar: Word order and sentence structures in the target language.

2
1

Demonstrates good use of grammatical structures. Makes no grammatical errors, or a few minor errors that do
not interfere with communication.
Uses a range of grammatical structures, may make several errors that do not interfere with communication.
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Makes many grammatical errors that negatively affect communication, or does not respond.

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