ELPAC - English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Speaking Domain Task Types Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the ELPAC Speaking domain, which task type requires students in grades 6-12 to view a graph or chart, summarize the information, and then evaluate a claim based on that information?

Accepted Answer

Present and Discuss Information

Answer

The 'Present and Discuss Information' task type specifically assesses a student's ability to interpret and describe data presented visually (like a graph or chart) and then use that data to determine if a given claim is supported.

Question 2

A test examiner is administering the 'Talk about a Scene' task to a high school student. The student is shown a picture of a busy school library. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial question the examiner would ask?

Accepted Answer

"What is the girl in the red shirt doing?"

Answer

The 'Talk about a Scene' task typically begins with direct, observable questions about the scene, such as 'who, what, when' type questions, to elicit specific descriptions before moving to more complex prompts. Asking what a specific person is doing is a standard initial question for this task type.

Question 3

Which of the following Speaking domain task types is administered to students in grades K-12 and involves the student listening to a presentation about two options and then stating a preference with justification?

Accepted Answer

Support an Opinion

Answer

The 'Support an Opinion' task is administered across all grade levels (K-12). It requires students to listen to information about two choices and then express an opinion, supporting it with reasons.

Question 4

A third-grade student is presented with a scenario: 'You accidentally bumped into another student and made them drop their books. What would you say?' This is an example of which ELPAC Speaking task type?

Accepted Answer

Speech Functions

Answer

The 'Speech Functions' task type assesses a student's ability to use appropriate language in various social situations. The test examiner describes a situation, and the student must state what they would say in that context. This task is administered to students in grades 2-12.

Question 5

Which Speaking task type is unique to students in Kindergarten through grade five and involves listening to a story accompanied by pictures and then retelling the story using the pictures as a guide?

Accepted Answer

Retell a Narrative

Answer

The 'Retell a Narrative' task type is specifically for students in grades K-5. It assesses their ability to comprehend and then orally reproduce a story they have just heard, using a series of pictures for support.

(ELPAC) English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Practice Test Practice Test

(ELPAC) English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Practice Test Practice Test

ELPAC - English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Speaking Domain Task Types Questions and Answers