Speaking Assessment: The Carp and the Hermit Thrush

Oral communication: Explain the main idea of the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush' in your own words.

• The main idea is about the importance of taking risks and being adventurous.

• The main idea is about the power of friendship and teamwork.

• The main idea is about the importance of being content with what you have and not being greedy.

• The main idea is about the value of hard work and perseverance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Oral communication: Describe a character from the story and explain their actions using proper details and examples.

• The character is irrelevant to the story and doesn't contribute to the plot

• The answer will vary depending on the specific character chosen and the details provided in the response.

• The character's actions are not important and can be skipped in the description

• The character's actions are unrealistic and don't make sense in the context of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Oral communication: Retell the sequence of events in the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush' in the correct order.

• 1. The hermit thrush sings a beautiful song, 2. The carp is transformed into a dragon, 3. The carp swims in the pond, 4. The dragon flies away with the hermit thrush

• The correct sequence of events in the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush' is: 1. The carp swims in the pond, 2. The hermit thrush sings a beautiful song, 3. The carp is transformed into a dragon, 4. The dragon flies away with the hermit thrush

• 1. The hermit thrush sings a beautiful song, 2. The carp swims in the pond, 3. The dragon flies away with the hermit thrush, 4. The carp is transformed into a dragon

• 1. The carp is transformed into a dragon, 2. The hermit thrush sings a beautiful song, 3. The dragon flies away with the hermit thrush, 4. The carp swims in the pond

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Speaking fluency: Read a paragraph from the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush' with proper pronunciation and intonation.

• Read the paragraph in a different language

• Read the paragraph in a monotone voice

• The correct answer will depend on the specific paragraph chosen for the assessment.

• Recite a paragraph from a different story

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Speaking fluency: Speak about a topic related to the story for 2 minutes without pausing or hesitating.

• Speak for 1 minute instead of 2

• Pause frequently while speaking

• Speak about a topic unrelated to the story

• The correct answer for the question is to speak about a topic related to the story for 2 minutes without pausing or hesitating.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Speaking fluency: Answer questions related to the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush' with clear and coherent responses.

• I don't want to answer

• I didn't read the story

• The correct answer for the question related to the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush'

• I don't know the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Interpretation of text: What lesson can be learned from the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush'? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.

• The story teaches us that it's important to steal from others to get what we want.

• The lesson learned is to always be greedy and never be content with what you have.

• The moral of the story is to never share with others and keep everything for ourselves.

• The lesson learned is the importance of being content with what you have and not being greedy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Interpretation of text: How do the actions of the characters in the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush' contribute to the overall theme of the story?

• Indifference and apathy in relationships

• Materialism and greed in relationships

• Violence and aggression in relationships

• Empathy and understanding in relationships

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Presentation skills: Create a visual aid to accompany a presentation about the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush'.

• Create a visual aid with images of cars and birds in a city

• Create a visual aid with a map of the world

• Create a visual aid with a timeline of historical events

• Create a visual aid with images or illustrations of the carp, the hermit thrush, the pond, and the interactions between the characters.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Presentation skills: Deliver a short presentation about the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush' using appropriate volume and eye contact.

• Deliver a dance performance instead of a presentation about the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush'.

• Deliver a long presentation about the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush' using inappropriate volume and no eye contact.

• Deliver a short presentation about the story 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush' using appropriate volume and eye contact.

• Deliver a presentation about a different story instead of 'The Carp and the Hermit Thrush' with no volume and constant blinking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7