doing my best with listening

Doing My Best with ListeningELPA Test

2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Check the audio function

Adjust the volume

Make sure you can hear well2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Listen and RepeatPlay back as many times as you need

Even if you did not quite get it, repeat the best you can

2012 Yelena Kniep PPSListenRepeat


Put things togetherCompare what you hear with what you see in the pictureListen without looking at the picture, even with your eyes closedLook at the picture without listeningDo both at the same time and put all togetherMake sure you understand what to do to show your comprehension2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


What you can hearOne person speaking monolog

Two people talking dialog



Take it seriouslyELPA can be fun, but it is a TEST

Click and drag is not a game

If you choose to play only, you may not show what you know



Select the correct picture:2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Choose the correct picture:2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


The students are going to the ______2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Justin Bieber2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Select the best answer:Who uploaded videos of Justin singing?

Scooter BraunUsherHis motherJustin Bieber



Where is Justin Beiber originally from?

CaliforniaConneticuttCanadaOregon



Selena Gomez2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


How old was Selena when she acted in the show, Barney and Friends?

twotwelvefourseven2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


How many brothers and sisters does she have?

twononefourseven 2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Diddy2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


2012 Yelena Kniep PPSWhat is the last name Sean Combs changed his name to?Puff DaddyPuff-n-StuffP. DiddyDiddy


2012 Yelena Kniep PPSWhat is Puff Daddys real name? P. Diddy Combs Sean John Combs Puffy Combs Sean John Brushes


Jay-Z2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Select the best answer:Jay-Z wasThe oldest brother in the family.The youngest brother in the family.A middle child.An only child.2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Jennifer Lopez2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Select the best answer:How did Jennifer Lopez begin her career?As a dancer on a sketch comedyAs an actress in the movie Selena.As a singer.As a judge on American Idol.2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Lady Gaga2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Select the best answer:What artist did Lady Gaga sing along with as a young child?Britney SpearsChristina AguileraCyndi LauperMadonna2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Select the best answer:What classical instrument did she study?GuitarFluteViolinPiano2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Robinson CrusoRobinson Cruso wanted to travel in _____

a caran airplanea traina boat2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


What did the teacher ask the students to do first?

study fractionsbe quietturn to page 16get out their math books2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Listen and choose the correct answer:2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


What is the student looking for?2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


What kind of science does Sally want to study?2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


How often does Mr. Miller give a spelling test?2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Select the best matching picture:Its cold so the man is shivering.2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


with flying colors? What does that mean?2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


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Choose the best matching picture:2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


What season is it in the poem?2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


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Select the best answer:2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


According to the passage what is a shelter?2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Select the correct answer:2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


What do they do in the library?2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Listen to the teacher and select the best picture:2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Which of the following statements is true?2012 Yelena Kniep PPS


Web Links for More Resources2012 Yelena Kniep PPShttp://www.englishcentral.com/

http://www.esl-lab.com/

http://esl.about.com/od/englishlistening/English_Listening_Skills_and_ActivitiesEffective_Listening_Practice.htm

http://www.medel.com/int/show4/index/id/255/title/SoundScape

http://vocaroo.com/http://ww.englishcentral.com/videos#!/indexhttp://www.artofstorytelling.org/kioskhttp://voicethread.comhttp://littlebirdtales.com/home/default


*The man changed the flat tire. What does the flat tire mean?*They are working on their science lab. What do they need to do?*She has solved the problem . What class is she at?*Its a harvest season.*Class its time to go to the library. Please stand up, push in your chair, and line up next to the wall. Remember to walk quietly in the hall.*Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop singer. During his childhood, Justin Bieber was interested in hockey, soccer, and chess; he often kept his musical aspirations to himself. As he grew, Bieber taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet.In early 2007, when he was 12, Justin Bieber sang Ne-Yos So Sick for a local singing competition in Stratford and placed second. His mother posted a video of the performance on YouTube for their family and friends to see. She continued to upload videos of Bieber singing covers of various R&B songs, and Justin Bieberspopularityon Youtube grew. He was discovered on YouTube by Scooter Braun, who later became his manager. Scooter flew Justin to Atlanta, Georgia, to speak with with Usher and soon signed a record deal with Island Records, where he began his professional career. Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop singer. During his childhood, Justin Bieber was interested in hockey, soccer, and chess; he often kept his musical aspirations to himself. As he grew, Bieber taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet.In early 2007, when he was 12, Justin Bieber sang Ne-Yos So Sick for a local singing competition in Stratford and placed second. His mother posted a video of the performance on YouTube for their family and friends to see. She continued to upload videos of Bieber singing covers of various R&B songs, and Justin Bieberspopularityon Youtube grew. He was discovered on YouTube by Scooter Braun, who later became his manager. Scooter flew Justin to Atlanta, Georgia, to speak with with Usher and soon signed a record deal with Island Records, where he began his professional career. Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop singer. During his childhood, Justin Bieber was interested in hockey, soccer, and chess; he often kept his musical aspirations to himself. As he grew, Bieber taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet.In early 2007, when he was 12, Justin Bieber sang Ne-Yos So Sick for a local singing competition in Stratford and placed second. His mother posted a video of the performance on YouTube for their family and friends to see. She continued to upload videos of Bieber singing covers of various R&B songs, and Justin Bieberspopularityon Youtube grew. He was discovered on YouTube by Scooter Braun, who later became his manager. Scooter flew Justin to Atlanta, Georgia, to speak with with Usher and soon signed a record deal with Island Records, where he began his professional career. Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop singer. During his childhood, Justin Bieber was interested in hockey, soccer, and chess; he often kept his musical aspirations to himself. As he grew, Bieber taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet.In early 2007, when he was 12, Justin Bieber sang Ne-Yos So Sick for a local singing competition in Stratford and placed second. His mother posted a video of the performance on YouTube for their family and friends to see. She continued to upload videos of Bieber singing covers of various R&B songs, and Justin Bieberspopularityon Youtube grew. He was discovered on YouTube by Scooter Braun, who later became his manager. Scooter flew Justin to Atlanta, Georgia, to speak with with Usher and soon signed a record deal with Island Records, where he began his professional career. *An only child, Selena Gomez grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her big break as an actress came when she seven years old and was cast onBarney & Friends, where she met her best friendDemi Lovato. Selena played Gianna onBarney & Friends for two seasons. Selena was discovered by Disney in a worldwide casting search in 2004. Before starring in her own series, she played guest roles in two popular Disney shows,The Suite Life of Zack & CodayandHannah Montana. An only child, Selena Gomez grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her big break as an actress came when she seven years old and was cast onBarney & Friends, where she met her best friendDemi Lovato. Selena played Gianna onBarney & Friends for two seasons. Selena was discovered by Disney in a worldwide casting search in 2004. Before starring in her own series, she played guest roles in two popular Disney shows,The Suite Life of Zack & CodayandHannah Montana.

*Sean John Combs, known by his stage name Diddy, is an American record producer, rapper, actor, men's fashion designer, entrepreneur and dancer. He won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards. He was originally known as Puff Daddy and then as P. Diddy. In August 2005, he changed his stage name to "Diddy". He has many businesses including; the clothing lines Sean John; Sean by Sean Combs, a movie production company; and two restaurants. He has taken the roles of recording executive, performer, producer of MTV's Making the Band, writer, arranger, clothing designer, and Broadway actor. Combs is one of the richest hip-hop performers, having a net worth estimated at US $346 million in 2006.*Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York. "He was the last of my four children," Jay-Z's mother later recalled, "the only one who didn't give me any pain when I gave birth to him, and that's how I knew he was a special child." Jay-Z's father, Adnes Reeves, left the family when Jay-Z was only 11 years old. The young rapper was raised by his mother, Gloria Carter, in Brooklyn's drug-infested Marcy Projects. He used rap as an escape, and appeared onYo! MTV Rapsin 1989. After selling millions of records with his own Roc-A-Fella label, Jay-Z then created his own clothing line.*Jennifer Lopez was born on July 24, 1970 in the Bronx, New York. Her parents are from Puerto Rico. Lopez began her career as a Fly Girl -- a dancer on the sketch comedy series, In Living Color -- and appeared in music videos by Puff Daddy and Janet Jackson. Her big break came in 1997 when she appeared in the title role of Nava's Selena, the story of the successful Tejano singer who was tragically murdered in 1995. Jennifers Latino heritage made her perfect for the part and directors began to take notice of her acting ability. She has been in numerous films and now is on TV. In 2010, Lopez became a member of the judging pannel for American Idol reality TV competition. Now she is the highest paid Latina actress in Hollywood. *Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta was born March 28, 1986, better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. She was born and raised in New York City. She may seem like a new face on the music scene, but she's been making music since she could talkshe even remembers singing along toMichael Jacksonand Cyndi Lauper as a little girl. She quickly developed a passion for music, learning to play the piano by ear at age 4 and composing her own ballads by 13. Working withChristina Aguilera's vocal coach, Gaga studied classical piano and sang in a classic-rock high school band at Manhattan private school Convent of the Sacred Heart.*Long, long ago, before even your grandfathers father was born, there lived in the town of York a boy whos name was Robinson Cruso. Though he never even saw the sea until he was quite a big boy, he always wanted to be a sailor and to go away in a ship to visit strange foreign far off lands and he thought that if he could only do that he would be quite happy.*Good morning class. Please get out your math books and turn to page 16. Today we are going to study fractions. *The girl is looking through the telescope.*Girl: Where is the restroom? Teacher: It is down the hall on the right.Girl: Thank you.*My name is Sally. Im in the ninth grade. I love science. I want to be a chemist one day. I want to study environmental chemistry. I want to help improve pollution and air quality in the world. Last year, I won first prize in the state science fair. It was one of the best days ever!*Mr. Millers class was ready to take the weekly spelling test. The students had to take out a piece paper, write their name on the paper, and number the paper from 1-20.*Girl: John, you look very happy today. What happened?John: I past my math class with flying colors.*Raise your hand if you know the answer!*Ben is in a spelling bee.*I slip and I slide on the slippery ice. I slide and I glide, Oh isnt it nice.To lie on your tummy and slither and skimOn the slick crust of snow where you skid as you swim. *The child in the wheelchair used the computer.*Theyre having a feast.*Teacher: All people need shelter. A shelter is a safe place to live. Who can give me an example of a shelter? Sam?Sam: A house. Mine is green.Teacher: Very good!Teacher: Jan?Jan: I live in an apartment building. Tiffany lives there too.Tiffany: I live above Janes apartment.Teacher: There are many kinds of shelters. Some people even live on houseboats.*She is recycling.*At the library we check out books.* He is singing.*Sit down on the floor!*Girl: Did you hear about that 3 car accident that happened yesterday?Girl: By the way, why werent you in class?Boy: Yeah, I knew I shouldnt have skipped yesterday. Boy: That incident will definitely make my insurance go up.

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