CELDT Speaking Practice Activities Speech Functions Grade 2

Speech Functions is the second portion of the Speaking test, which examines the students’ ability to make a request based on a given scenario. Typically, scenarios are based on a conduct in an academic setting. Teacher: Reads the prompt. Student Test Booklet: (Not shown anything) Questions: 5-7 questions on the CELDT Problem Areas: Students focus on the wrong area when answering “You want to visit your counselor to get a college application and ask him what you need to do to graduate. What would ask your counselor?” Incorrect Answer: “What do I need to do to get into college?”)

Speech Functions Practice

Scoring Rubric

Say: Now I’m going to tell you about some situations that could happen to you. Then, tell me what you would say.

Day One You misplaced your jacket on the playground. You want to ask permission from your teacher to go to the playground and look for your jacket. What would you say to your teacher? I would ask her (him),_____________? I would say, _____________________.

Day One You are at Taco Bell with your uncle. You want to ask your uncle for another taco. What would you say to your uncle? I would ask him,_________________? I would say, _____________________.

Day One There is a new student in your classroom, and you want to know her name. What would you ask the new student? I would ask her (him),_____________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Two When you walked into the classroom, you accidentally bumped into your teacher, and she dropped the papers she was carrying. You want to apologize to her. What would you say? I would ask her,_________________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Two You are drawing a portrait of your mother. You want to borrow a red colored pencil from your friend. What would you say to your friend? I would ask him (her),____________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Two You want a slice of pizza instead of a hot dog for dinner. You want to ask your mother for a slice of pizza. What would you say to your mother? I would ask her,_________________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Three You go to the store, and you want to buy a new shirt. You can’t find your size. What do you say to the sales clerk? I would ask him (her),____________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Three You were eating in the cafeteria, and you dropped your food on someone. You want to apologize. What would you say? I would ask her (him),_____________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Three You want a video game for your birthday. You want to ask your grandfather if he would buy you the game. What would you say to your grandfather? I would ask him,_________________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Four You want to buy a bottle of water from the vending machine. You need change for the bottle of water. What do you say to your classmate? I would ask her (him),_____________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Four There is a new student at your school. You see the student by the office, and he or she looks lost. You want to offer your help to the student. What would you say? I would ask her (him),_____________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Four Your friend doesn’t feel well. You want to ask your teacher permission to accompany your friend to the nurse’s office. What would you say to the teacher? I would ask him (her),________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Five You have an emergency and have to make a phone call. Your friend has a cell phone. What do you say to your friend? I would ask her (him),_____________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Five You forgot to use the restroom during your lunch break. You need to ask your teacher for permission to go to the restroom. What do you ask your teacher? I would ask her (him),_____________? I would say, _____________________.

Day Five You just received a new video game for your birthday. You want to invite your friend over to your house after school to play your new video game. What do you say to your friend? I would ask him (her),_____________? I would say, _____________________.