Selective Listening

Proficiency level: 2nd grade; level 4-expanding

Topic: Maps
SOL: 2.5
The student will develop map skills by
a) locating the equator, the seven continents, and the five oceans on maps and globes;
Objective: The student will develop listening strategies such as determining key words,
distinguishing between the distinctive sounds of English, and processing complete sentences in
the context of map skills.
Scoring: Each question is worth 1 point. The student receives 0 points for each incorrect answer
and 1 point for each correct answer.
Directions: Listen to the directions and color the correct part of the map below. Each direction
will be repeated twice.
1. Test-takers hear: Color Antarctica with a yellow crayon.
2. Test-takers hear: Label North America on the map.
3. Test-takers hear: Color the Atlantic Ocean dark blue.
4. Test-takers hear: Outline South America with a red crayon.
5. Test-takers hear: Draw a black line where the equator should be.
6. Test-takers hear: Color Australia with a green crayon.
7. Test-takers hear: Label Africa on the map.
8. Test-takers hear: Color Europe orange on the map.
9. Test-takers hear: Outline Asia with a purple crayon.
10. Test-takers hear: Color the Indian Ocean with a yellow crayon.
11. Test-takers hear: Label the Artic Ocean on the map.
12. Test-takers hear: Color the Pacific Ocean light blue.

Responsive Listening
Proficiency level: 2nd grade; level 4-expanding
Topic: Maps
SOL: The student will develop map skills by
b) locating selected rivers (James River, Mississippi River, Rio Grande, Huang He,
and Nile River), mountain ranges (Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains),
and lakes (Great Lakes) in the United States and other countries.
Objective: The student will develop listening strategies such as identifying key words,
distinguishing between the distinctive names of rivers, and processing complete sentences in the
context of important rivers.
Scoring: Each question is worth 1 point. The student receives 0 points for each incorrect answer
and 1 point for each correct answer.
Directions: Listen to the questions and circle the best-fitting answer to each. The questions will
be repeated twice.
1. Test-takers hear: Where is the James River located?

Test-takers read:

a.) Virginia
b.) China
c.) Rocky Mountains
2. Test-takers hear: The Mississippi River is one of the _______ rivers in the United States.
Test-takers read:

a.) Longest
b.) Shortest
c.) Smallest
3. Test-takers hear: What landmark was the Jamestown settlement built near?
Test-takers read:

a.) Huang He River

b.) James River
c.) Rocky Mountains
4. Test-takers hear: The Rio Grande is used as a border between the U.S. and ________?
Test-takers read:

a.) China
b.) Canada
c.) Mexico

5. Test-takers hear: What is the longest river in the world?

Test-takers read:

a.) Appalachian
b.) James
c.) Nile

6. Test-takers hear: What is the Huang He River located?

Test-takers read:

a.) Mississippi
b.) China
c.) Mexico

7. Test-takers hear: What continent is the Nile River located in?

Test-takers read:

a.) Africa
b.) Asia
c.) North America

8. Test-takers hear: The Appalachian Mountains are located near the ____ coast of the U.S.

Test-takers read:

a.) West
b.) East
c.) South

9. Test-takers hear: There are _____ Great Lakes in the U.S.

Test-takers read:

a.) Ten
b.) Five
c.) Two

10. Test-takers hear: The Rocky Mountains are located near the ____ coast of the U.S.

Test-takers read:

a.) West
b.) North
c.) South