Listening ACCESS Prep

Listening ACCESS Prep

Lesson #1

Open Ended

Do Now: Do you know what a drone is? Take a look at the picture if you do not. What is a drone?

What is the ACCESS Test?

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ACCESS stands for Assessing Comprehension and Communication
in English State-to-State

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It's a test for Multilingual Learners (MLs)

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Measures English language proficiency

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Given annually to MLs in Kindergarten through 12th grade

Why is ACCESS Important?

● Shows your progress in learning English
● Helps teachers understand your language needs
● Determines the support you receive in school
● Impacts your academic opportunities

Four Language Domains

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Listening

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Speaking

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Reading

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Writing

Each part tests a different skill in English

Listening Section

● You'll hear conversations and short talks
● Answer questions about what you hear
● Shows how well you understand spoken English
● Tips: Pay attention to details and main ideas

Speaking Section

● You'll answer questions and describe pictures
● Speaks into a microphone
● Tests your ability to express ideas in English
● Tips: Speak clearly and use complete sentences

Reading Section

● Read passages and answer questions
● Tests comprehension of written English
● Includes various text types (stories, articles, etc.)
● Tips: Read carefully and look for key information

Writing Section

● Write responses to prompts
● Tests your ability to express ideas in writing
● Includes short answers and longer essays
● Tips: Use proper grammar and organize your thoughts

Proficiency Levels

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Entering

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Emerging

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Developing

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Expanding

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Bridging

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Reaching

Your goal is to move up these levels!

Why Do Your Best?

● Shows your true English skills
● Helps teachers provide better support
● May lead to more challenging classes
● Builds confidence in your abilities

Open Ended

Why should you DYB on the ACCESS test?

I should do my best on the ACCESS test because _________.

Preparing for ACCESS

● Practice English every day
● Read books, magazines, and websites in English
● Watch English TV shows with subtitles
● Talk with friends and family in English

Open Ended

How can you prepare for ACCESS?

Begin your response with:

I can prepare for the ACCESS Test by ________.

Test-Taking Tips

● Get a good night's sleep before the test
● Eat a healthy breakfast on test day
● Listen carefully to all instructions
● Ask questions if you don't understand something

During the Test

● Stay calm and focused
● Read each question carefully
● Use all the time given
● Don't leave any questions blank

Open Ended

What are some "test-taking" tips you can do?

Begin your response with:
Some "test-taking" tips I can do are _____, _____, and ______.

After the Test

● Feel proud of your effort
● Discuss your experience with teachers and family
● Set goals for improving your English
● Continue practicing English skills

How ACCESS Scores Help You

● Identify your strengths and areas for improvement
● Guide your English language learning
● Help teachers plan lessons that fit your needs
● Track your progress over time

ACCESS and Your Future

● Better English skills open more opportunities
● Helps prepare you for high school and beyond
● Improves your chances for college admission
● Can lead to better job prospects in the future

Support Available

● English Language Development (ELD) classes
● Extra help from teachers
● Language learning apps and websites
● Study groups with other multilingual learners

Remember

● The ACCESS test is a chance to show what you know
● It's not about passing or failing
● It's about measuring your progress
● Every effort you make helps you improve

Celebrate Your Multilingual Skills

● Being multilingual is a superpower
● You have unique perspectives to share
● Your language skills are valuable
● Be proud of your progress and keep growing

You've Got This!

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Believe in yourself

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Do your best on every part of the test

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Your hard work will pay off

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Remember: ACCESS is a step towards your bright future

Questions?

● Ask your teachers if you have any concerns
● Remember, we're here to support you
● Good luck on your ACCESS test!

Open Ended

What questions do you have about ACCESS?

Begin your response with:
One question I have is ________?

Listening

Your teacher will now read you an article about drones. Listen carefully.

Multiple Choice

What month did people first start reporting sightings of the drones to the police?

• January

• February

• July

• Last Month

Multiple Choice

What state had the most drone sightings?

• New York

• New Jersey

• California

• Texas

Multiple Choice

Why are residents in New Jersey concerned about the drones?

• They are flying above shopping malls

• They are flying above military bases

• They are disturbing local wildlife

• They are stealing mail

Multiple Choice

What event occurred at Stewart Airfield in New York state last week?

• It was closed for weather

• It hosted a drone racing event

• It closed for an hour due to suspicious drone activity

• It had a visit from Donald Trump

Multiple Choice

What did a New Jersey Republican representative claim about the origins of the drones?

• They were from an Alien Mothership

• They were being operated by local residents

• They were from an Iranian Mothership in the Atlantic Ocean

• They were produced in New Jersey

Multiple Choice

What is one theory mentioned about the purpose of the drones?

• They are being used for entertainment

• They are being used to spy on the USA by China and Russia

• They are part of a local festival

• They are government drones for research

Listening

Your teacher will now read you an article about Colorado. Listen carefully.

Multiple Choice

When was Colorado admitted to the union?

• July 4, 1776

• August 1, 1876

• January 1, 1900

• December 25, 1803

Multiple Choice

What is the largest city in Colorado?

• Colorado Springs

• Fort Collins

• Boulder

• Denver

Multiple Choice

Which national park is known for its ancient cliff dwellings?

• Rocky Mountain National Park

• Mesa Verde National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

• Zion National Park

Multiple Choice

What percentage of Colorado's population is Hispanic or Latino?

• 21%

• 30%

• 15%

• 10%

Listening

Your teacher will now read you an article about the space and the sun. Listen carefully.

Multiple Choice

You will now answer some multiple choice questions.

How close did the Parker Solar Probe get to the Sun?

○ A) 10 million kilometers

○ B) 6.1 million kilometers

○ C) 1 million kilometers

○ D) 5 million kilometers

Multiple Choice

What is the primary mission of NASA as mentioned in the text?

• To explore Mars

• To study the Sun

• To Send humans to the moon

• To develop new spacecraft

Multiple Choice

How close did the Parker Solar Probe get to the Sun?

• 10 Million Kilometers

• 6.1 Million Kilometers

• 1 million Kilometers

• 5 Million Kilometers

Multiple Choice

What record does the Parker Solar Probe hold?

• The first spacecraft to land on the sun

• The fastest object ever built by humans

• The largest spacecraft

• The first probe to study solar winds

Multiple Choice

Who is the Parker Solar Probe named after?

• Dr. Neil Armstrong

• Dr. Albert Einstien

• Dr. Eugene Parker

• Dr. Stephen Hawking

Multiple Choice

What temperature can the solar flares in the corona reach?

• 4,100ºC

• 980ºC

• 1.1 million degrees Celsius

•  6,000ºC

Multiple Choice

What is the "coronal heating problem"?

• Why the Sun's surface is hotter than the corona

• Why solar flares are hotter than the Sun's surface

• How solar winds are created

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun

Multiple Choice

What extreme condition did the Parker Solar Probe face during its fly-by?

• Low gravity

• Extreme heat

• High radiation

• Magnetic storms