Texas Educator Certification Program

TExES™ Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – Spanish EC–12 (613)

Supplemental Guide

2009

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Table of Contents Introduction to the TExES™ Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – Spanish EC–12

Supplemental Guide ................................................................................. 4

Introductory Screens ..................................................................................... 5 Test Center Regulations ............................................................................ 5 Administrator Assistance ........................................................................... 6 Confidentiality Agreement ......................................................................... 7

General Test Directions Screens ...................................................................... 8 General Directions .................................................................................... 8 Hardware Check ....................................................................................... 9 Headset ................................................................................................ 10 Changing the Volume .............................................................................. 11 Adjusting the Microphone ........................................................................ 12 Microphone Check .................................................................................. 13 Testing Tools Information ........................................................................ 14

Interpretive Listening and Cultural Knowledge Section Screens ......................... 15 Interpretive Listening and Cultural Knowledge Section Directions .................. 15 Sample Interpretive Listening Selection ..................................................... 16 Sample Interpretive Listening Question ..................................................... 17

Interpretive Reading and Cultural Knowledge Section Screens ........................... 18 Interpretive Reading and Cultural Knowledge Section Directions ................... 18 Sample Interpretive Reading Selection and Question ................................... 19 Sample Cultural Knowledge Question ........................................................ 20

Interpersonal and Presentational Writing Section Screens ................................. 21 Writing Section Directions ....................................................................... 21 Response to Letter, Memo or E-mail Directions ........................................... 22 Sample Response to Letter, Memo or E-mail Task ....................................... 23 Opinion/Position Essay Directions ............................................................. 24 Sample Opinion/Position Essay Task ......................................................... 25 Integrated Writing Directions ................................................................... 26 Sample Integrated Writing Task ............................................................... 27

Interpersonal and Presentational Speaking Section Screens .............................. 28 Speaking Section Directions ..................................................................... 28 Integrated Speaking Directions ................................................................ 29 Sample Integrated Speaking Task ............................................................ 30 Oral Presentation or Situation/Opinion Directions ........................................ 31 Sample Oral Presentation or Situation/Opinion Task .................................... 32 Simulated Conversation Directions ............................................................ 33 Sample Simulated Conversation Task ........................................................ 34

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Foreign Language Pedagogy: Content Knowledge Section Screens ..................... 35 Foreign Language Pedagogy: Content Knowledge Section Information ........... 35 Sample Content Knowledge Multiple-Choice Question .................................. 36 Sample Content Knowledge Multiple-Choice

with the Standards Question ............................................................... 37

Foreign Language Pedagogy: Instructional Practice Section Screens ................... 38 Foreign Language Pedagogy: Instructional Practice Section Information ......... 38 Lesson Plan Directions ............................................................................ 39 Sample Lesson Plan Task ........................................................................ 40 Opinion/Position Essay Directions ............................................................. 41 Opinion/Position Sample Essay Task ......................................................... 42

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Introduction to the TExES™ Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – Spanish EC–12 Supplemental Guide The TExES™ Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – Spanish EC–12 Supplemental Guide provides a preview of the actual screens used in the computerized tasks encountered in the test. The first section of this guide shows the introductory screens that you will see when you first login to the computer at the testing center. These screens cover general regulations and policies. The next section shows the screens that give general directions. These screens show how to check the hardware on the computer, how to adjust the headset, change the volume, adjust and check the microphone and use the testing tools provided. The remainder of the guide shows what the actual test directions and questions screens look like on the computer. The LOTE – Spanish EC–12 test consists of 7 sections; the Writing Practice section is not scored.

• Interpretive Listening and Cultural Knowledge • Interpretive Reading and Cultural Knowledge • Writing Practice • Interpersonal and Presentational Writing • Interpersonal and Presentational Speaking • Foreign Language Pedagogy: Content Knowledge • Foreign Language Pedagogy: Instructional Practice

For each section of the test and each task type, you will see directions and sample test questions screens. For complete information regarding the test itself, please refer to the preparation manual for the TExES Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – Spanish test. This preparation manual is available in the Preparation Materials section of the ETS TExES website at www.texes.ets.org. The manual includes details about how the test was developed, which topics are covered and how best to study and prepare for each section of the test.

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Introductory Screens

Test Center Regulations The Test Center Regulations screen shows the rules and policies you must adhere to during the test administration.

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Administrator Assistance This screen tells you what to do if you have a problem with your computer or if you need the test administrator during the test.

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Confidentiality Agreement You must read and consent to the Confidentiality Agreement before you can begin the test.

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General Test Directions Screens

General Directions The General Directions screen provides information about the test including the test sections, the number of questions or tasks in each section and the approximate time allotted for each section of the test.

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Hardware Check You will need to check the headset and microphone volume before the test begins.

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Headset This screen shows how to wear the headset appropriately.

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Changing the Volume This screen tells you how to change the volume on the headset.

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Adjusting the Microphone This screen tells you how to adjust the microphone volume.

It is important for you to maintain a consistent distance from the microphone and speak directly into it. Keep your voice at a consistent level of loudness – not too soft, not too loud.

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Microphone Check The computer will indicate whether or not the microphone volume has been successfully adjusted.

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Testing Tools Information You will be provided with an overview of the testing tools and buttons that will be available to you during the test.

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Interpretive Listening and Cultural Knowledge Section Screens

Interpretive Listening and Cultural Knowledge Section Directions This screen shows the directions for the Interpretive Listening and Cultural Knowledge section. In the test, all directions are given only in English. The entire section lasts approximately 50 minutes.

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Sample Interpretive Listening Selection This screen shows what a typical selection in the Interpretive Listening section looks like. Each selection will be played twice. You will hear the selection and have 60 seconds to preview the questions before the selection plays a second time.

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Sample Interpretive Listening Question This screen shows what a typical question in the Interpretive Listening section looks like. You will see this screen after listening to the audio twice and previewing the questions. At the top of the screen, you will see how much remaining time you have out of the 20 seconds to answer each question.

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Interpretive Reading and Cultural Knowledge Section Screens

Interpretive Reading and Cultural Knowledge Section Directions This screen shows the directions for the Interpretive Reading and Cultural Knowledge section. In the test, all directions are given only in English. In this section, you will read several selections in Spanish. Each selection is accompanied by a number of questions in Spanish. You will have 50 minutes to answer all of the questions. A clock at the top of the screen will indicate how much time is remaining.

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Sample Interpretive Reading Selection and Question This screen shows what a typical selection and question in the Interpretive Reading section looks like. The passage is viewable on the left-hand side of the screen, and the questions are viewable on the right. As you read the passage, you can scroll through it. You may also click on the words underlined in blue to see any footnotes related to that word.

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Sample Cultural Knowledge Question This screen shows what a typical cultural knowledge question in the Interpretive Reading section looks like. The photograph is viewable on the left-hand side of the screen, and the question is viewable on the right.

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Interpersonal and Presentational Writing Section Screens

Writing Section Directions There are several types of tasks that you will be asked to complete in the Writing section of the test. On the pages that follow, you can see the directions for each task type, along with sample questions.

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Response to Letter, Memo or E-mail Directions This screen shows the directions for the Response to Letter, Memo or E-mail task.

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Sample Response to Letter, Memo or E-mail Task This screen shows what a typical response to the Letter, Memo or E-mail task looks like. You will read the letter, memo or e-mail shown and provide an appropriate response. You should manage your time so that you can plan, write and revise your response within the allotted time. Your response should be a minimum of 60 words. You will have access to the alternate character toolbar while writing your essay in case you need to use any Spanish-language-specific characters. A tutorial that will let you practice using the alternate character toolbar prior to the day of the test is available in the TExES/ExCET section of the ETS TExES website at www.texes.ets.org.

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Opinion/Position Essay Directions This screen shows the directions for the Opinion/Position Essay task.

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Sample Opinion/Position Essay Task This screen shows what a typical Opinion/Position Essay task looks like. You will read the scenario on the screen and write an essay in support of your opinion or position on the topic given in the space provided. You should manage your time so that you can plan, write and revise your response within the allotted time. Your response should be a minimum of 120 words. You will have access to the alternate character toolbar while writing your essay in case you need to use any Spanish-language-specific characters. A tutorial that will let you practice using the alternate character toolbar prior to the day of the test is available in the TExES/ExCET section of the ETS TExES website at www.texes.ets.org.

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Integrated Writing Directions This screen shows the directions for the Integrated Writing task.

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Sample Integrated Writing Task This screen shows what a typical Integrated Writing task looks like. You will read the article on the right-hand side of the screen and write an essay based on the information you read. You should manage your time so that you can plan, write and revise your response within the allotted time. Your response should be a minimum of 120 words. You will have access to the alternate character toolbar while writing your essay in case you need to use any Spanish-language-specific characters. A tutorial that will let you practice using the alternate character toolbar prior to the day of the test is available in the TExES/ExCET section of the ETS TExES website at www.texes.ets.org.

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Interpersonal and Presentational Speaking Section Screens

Speaking Section Directions This screen shows the general directions for the Speaking section. There are several types of tasks that you will be asked to complete in this section of the test. On the following pages, you can see the directions for each task type, along with sample questions.

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Integrated Speaking Directions This screen shows the directions for the Integrated Speaking task.

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Sample Integrated Speaking Task This screen shows what a typical Integrated Speaking task looks like. The task consists of a scenario you will have to talk about based on the article. You will have 5 minutes for this task: 1 minute to re-read the article you read in the Integrated Writing task, 2 minutes to prepare your response and 2 minutes to record your response.

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Oral Presentation or Situation/Opinion Directions This screen shows the directions for the Oral Presentation or Situation/Opinion task.

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Sample Oral Presentation or Situation/Opinion Task This screen shows what a typical Oral Presentation or Situation/Opinion task looks like. You will have 15 seconds to review the information shown. You will then have two minutes to prepare the presentation. Then you will have two minutes to record the presentation. A tone will indicate when to begin speaking.

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Simulated Conversation Directions This screen shows the directions for the Simulated Conversation task.

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Sample Simulated Conversation Task This screen shows what a typical Simulated Conversation task looks like. You will have 30 seconds to read the outline of the conversation. The shaded lines indicate what you will hear, while the other lines reflect the basic idea of what you are expected to say. You will have 25 seconds to respond to each part of the conversation. A tone will indicate when you should begin speaking.

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Foreign Language Pedagogy: Content Knowledge Section Screens

Foreign Language Pedagogy: Content Knowledge Section Information This screen shows general information about the Foreign Language Pedagogy: Content Knowledge section. For the Foreign Language Pedagogy: Content Knowledge section of the test, both the questions and responses are in English. In the three parts of the multiple-choice section outlined below, there are two multiple-choice question formats: a regular multiple-choice question and a multiple-choice question displayed with the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century.

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Sample Content Knowledge Multiple-Choice Question This screen shows what a typical question in the Content Knowledge Multiple-Choice section looks like.

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Sample Content Knowledge Multiple-Choice with the Standards Question This screen shows what a typical question in the Content Knowledge Multiple-Choice with the Standards of Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century section looks like. The standards are viewable on the left-hand side of the screen, and the questions are viewable on the right.

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Foreign Language Pedagogy: Instructional Practice Section Screens

Foreign Language Pedagogy: Instructional Practice Section Information This screen shows general information for the Foreign Language Pedagogy: Instructional Practice section. For the Instructional Practice section of the test, both the questions and responses are in English. There are several types of tasks that you will be asked to complete. On the following pages, you can see the directions for each task type, along with sample questions.

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Lesson Plan Directions This screen shows the directions for the Lesson Plan task.

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Sample Lesson Plan Task This screen shows what a typical Lesson Plan task looks like. You will be given a scenario around which to design a lesson plan. The scenario will be viewable on the left-hand side of the screen. You will be able to write your response on the right-hand side of the screen. Your response should be written in English and have a minimum of 200 words. You should manage your time so that you can plan, write and revise your response within the allotted time.

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Opinion/Position Essay Directions This screen shows the directions for the Opinion/Position Essay task.

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Sample Opinion/Position Essay Task This screen shows what a typical Opinion/Position Essay task looks like. You will be given a topic to write an essay. The topic will be viewable on the left-hand side of the screen. You will be able to write your response on the right-hand side of the screen. Your response should be written in English and have a minimum of 150 words. You should manage your time so that you can plan, write and revise your response within the allotted time.