TELPAS Practice Speaking Questions

Look at the two pictures and read the directions below. When you are ready to speak, tell as much as you can.

Some schools do not allow students to use their cell phones during the school day. What is your opinion about this?

First say whether you think students should be able to use cell phones at school or not.

Next explain at least two reasons that support your opinion. Imagine you are trying to convince someone to agree with your point of view.

Answer explanation

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Look at the two pictures and read the directions below. When you are ready to speak, tell as much as you can.

First describe at least two ways these pictures are similar.

Next describe at least two ways these pictures are different.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the directions. When you are ready to speak, tell as much as you can.

Talk about a hobby that you like to do in your free time. Explain:

what the hobby is

why you like this hobby

when and with whom you do this hobby.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Look at the pictures. You will use the pictures to tell a story.

When you are ready to speak, talk about each picture in order. Tell as much as you can.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Look at the two pictures and read the directions below.

When you are ready to speak, tell as much as you can.

First describe at least two ways these pictures are similar

Next describe at least two ways these pictures are different.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3