CAASPP CAASPP Speaking and Listening 2

Question 1

Which strategy best helps a listener evaluate a speaker's argument during a CAASPP-aligned task?

Accepted Answer

Identifying whether claims are supported by evidence

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Accepting all claims without question

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Focusing only on the speaker's tone of voice

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Writing down every word the speaker says

Question 2

When adapting speech for different audiences and purposes, a California student should primarily consider:

Accepted Answer

The audience's background knowledge and the formality of the context

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How long the speech will be

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Whether the classroom has good lighting

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The number of slides in a presentation

Question 3

A student uses multimedia (charts, images) in a presentation. According to California standards, what is the primary benefit of this?

Accepted Answer

It enhances and clarifies the spoken message

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It replaces the need to speak

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It makes the presentation longer

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It shows the student has internet access

Question 4

During a CAASPP performance task discussion, a student disagrees with a peer. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Politely acknowledge the peer's view, then present a counter-argument with evidence

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Interrupt immediately to correct the peer

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Stay silent to avoid conflict

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Repeat the peer's statement louder

Question 5

Which element is essential for a student to demonstrate mastery of oral presentation skills on a CAASPP performance task?

Accepted Answer

Using eye contact, appropriate pacing, and organized content

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Speaking in a monotone voice throughout

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Reading every word from a script

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Using the longest words possible

Question 6

What does it mean to 'integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media' as described in California's listening standards?

Accepted Answer

Combine and critically assess information from multiple formats like video, audio, and print

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Watch only videos, never read text

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Memorize facts from a single source

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Copy information from a website