Leslie CO #3


Leslie CO #3 5/16/18 1 pm

I observed a Group 4A Speaking class of 13 students. Instructor Angel Rios told me that the previous day had included a formal speaking assignment, so today there were informal activities. A student gave a prepared presentation on the topic "Assisted Death.” She asked students to give their opinions on certain points. All students asked questions and offered opinions. Vocabulary was taught in context.

When time was up, the class divided into three groups for the next activity. There were two opinion questions to discuss; each allotted 10 minutes. The first was: Are we controlling smart phones or are they controlling us? The second was: Can you be successful without money? Professor Rios put voice recorders on each group’s table. He can identify each student’s voice. He will listen to the recordings and provide comments and correction on grammar use in context, vocabulary use, creativity of ideas and application to the topic.

During all activities, the instructor circulated, observed, answered questions, and prompted participation. He took notes on each student’s contribution, and wrote vocabulary words to review later. This class demonstrated the skills of expressing ideas and giving opinions in areas of interest with adequate accuracy. Students were able to provide details, personal examples, and descriptions to support their opinions.

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