Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

Vicerrectoría Académica y de Investigación

Curso: English B1+
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Activity Guide and Evaluation Rubric – Unit 2 - Task 4: Oral
Expression Journey

1. Activity Description

Type of activity: Individual

Evaluation moment: Intermediate Unit 2
Highest score of the activity: 100 points
The activity starts on: The activity ends on: viernes, 3 de
viernes, 29 de marzo de 2024 mayo de 2024
With this activity, you are expected to achieve the following
learning outcomes:

In this task, you will record a 3-minute video exhibiting local cultural
aspects such as iconic landmarks, parks, tourist attractions, and
culinary highlights of the place where you live or you were born, while
communicating effectively about cultural identity, gastronomy,
festivities, and personal connections to the showcased location. You
must employ appropriate language proficiency, grammar, vocabulary,
and pronunciation aligned with the course level. You will also
participate in a minimum of 3 STT (Student Talking Time) workshops,
to acquire practical experience in using English language skills in real-
time discussions.

The activity consists of:

STEP 1 / PREPARATION

1.1. Start by thoroughly studying the contents of modules 9 and 10 in

your E-Book. These modules will provide you with essential
background information for your oral presentation. Develop all the
exercises in both modules.

STEP 2 / (STUDENT TALKING TIME) STT SESSIONS

2.1. Your success in this task depends on your active participation in

STT (Student Talking Time) workshops. You must attend a minimum
of 3 STT sessions.
2.2. Your tutor will provide the schedule for these workshops. Ensure
that you attend the sessions as per the schedule. During each STT
session, you must take 3 screenshots to document your participation.
These screenshots should include one at the beginning, one in the
middle, and one at the end of the session, in total, you need 9
screenshots.
2.3. Make sure that your face and name are clearly visible in these
screenshots, as this will be part of the assessment criteria. Your score
for this stage depends on how actively you participate in every session.

STAGE 3 (Optional)

This stage is for practice only and will not be graded. For this stage,
your critical and professional thinking are required to attend the job
interview. It is now time to get the job of your life. Let´s do it together!

3.1. The student can request a 15-minute slot from their tutor for a
mock interview exercise. This activity is not mandatory, carries no
evaluative weight, and its execution depends on the tutor's
availability. If you wish to carry it out, please contact your tutor
through the established communication channels and request an
appointment for the practice session.

3.2. Students who wish to complete the practice exercise must request
their appointment during the first week of the task. Starting from the
second week, no practice slots will be scheduled.

3.2. Be on TEAMS 15 minutes before the interview to test your audio

and video hardware and settings. Let your tutor know by typing that
you are waiting for your turn, and he/she will call you.

3.3. During the meeting, your tutor will ask you some of the
following questions in English:

• Can you describe the city or town where you were born or
currently live?
• What are some unique cultural traditions or customs specific to
your hometown or current place of residence?
• Could you highlight a few popular or traditional dishes from
your region or city? How are they prepared and what makes
them special?
• Are there any landmarks or iconic places in your area that you
find interesting or significant? Could you share a bit about
them?
• Are there any important historical events or dates associated
with your hometown or the region you live in? How are these
events celebrated or remembered?
• Can you discuss any significant festivals or celebrations that
take place in your area? What makes them special or unique?
 • How has the place where you live or were born influenced your
lifestyle or daily routine?
• Have you noticed any changes in your community over recent
years? If so, what are they and how do they impact the area's
culture or lifestyle?
• Do you think the local culture and traditions are well preserved
in your area, or have they evolved over time? In what ways?
• Can you share a personal story or experience that reflects how
your hometown or current place of residence has impacted or
shaped your life?

This is an interactive exercise, so do not read your answers. Create a

natural conversation with your tutor.

STEP 4 / RECORDING YOUR VIDEO

4.1. Your final task is to create a video presentation that showcases

the local culture of your area. The video should be approximately 3
minutes in duration. In the video, focus on:
• Iconic places
• Parks
• Attractive restaurants
• Tourist attractions
• Cultural identity
• Local cuisine
• Festivals and celebrations

4.2. Share how this place has impacted your life. Always keep the
camera on during the recording. You can choose to create a
presentation with photographs or take the viewers on a live tour of the
places you wish to showcase. Ensure that the audio quality is clear and
that you use correct grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in
accordance with the level of the course.

4.3. Once you had recorded your video, upload it to YOUTUBE and
share the link in the forum, be sure your video is public.

STEP 5 / SELF ASSESSMENT

In Step 5, you are required to complete a self-evaluation based on an

honest reflection of your performance within the course.

5.1. Please rate each of the following items on a scale of 1 to 5, where

1 is never and 5 is always, and attach it to the final document of this
task. This self-assessment is a critical component of your overall
assessment and will aid in understanding your personal development
and progress throughout the course. Your genuine and thoughtful
input is appreciated for a comprehensive review of your learning
journey.

Self-assessment Items

• I read in detail the activities of the course. (Score: ___)

• I can identify the meaning of some expressions in different
contexts. (Score: ___)
• I can express my opinion on everyday topics in written form.
(Score: ___)
• I checked out the classroom to understand it’s organization and
methodology. (Score: ___)
• I followed my learning process through reviewing my grades and
feedback given by the e-mediator. (Score: ___)
• I can understand conversations about everyday topics. (Score:
___)
• I can identify unknown words according to the context. (Score:
___)
• I studied and practiced the course content, using the tools
provided within the classroom to strengthen the learning process
of the language. (Score: ___)

For the development of the activity, consider the following

aspects:
In the Initial Information Environment, you must check out the
agenda to verify the opening and closing dates of the task.
In the Learning Environment, you must check out and study the
Online Content (Level B1 modules 7 and 12). Also, participate in the
forum for the development of Individual and Collaborative activities.
In the Evaluation Environment, every student must upload the PDF
format document, with all the activities required.

Evidence of individual work:

The individual evidence to be submitted is:

- Screenshots of your participation in the 3 STT sessions.
- Link of the video that will be around 3 minutes long.
- Screenshot of the self-assessment, Stage 5.

2. General Guidelines for the Development of Evidences to

Submit.
For Individual evidence, consider the following:
• All students must participate in the forum to develop Stages 2
and 4.
• It’s the student’s responsibility to participate in at least 3 STT
sessions.
• Students who wish to complete the practice exercise must
request their appointment during the first week of the task.
Starting from the second week, no practice slots will be
scheduled. Remember this stage will not be graded. Every
student must show his-her identification card during the TEAMS
meeting. The tutor will make questions to verify the student´s
identity.
• For practical interviews via Teams, send a message (don’t call
the tutor without authorization) via Teams 15 minutes before
the scheduled hour for your interview. Let you tutor know you
are ready to have your interview.
• The day of the interview and the STT sessions, verify that all
your electronic devices work properly (internet connection,
camera, and microphone).
• Every student must submit the requested product in the
environment indicated by the teacher.

Before submitting the requested product, students should check

that it meets all the requirements mentioned in this activity guide.

Please, note that all individual or group-written products must

comply with the spelling rules and presentation conditions that have
been defined. Regarding the use of references, it is important that
the product for this activity adheres to the APA sytle.

In any case, please adhere to the referencing guidelines and avoid

academic plagiarism. You can support this by reviewing your written
products using the Turnitin tool available on the virtual campus.
Please be aware that, according to Agreement 029 of December 13,
2013, Article 99, the following actions are considered violations of
academic integrity, among others: literal e) 'Plagiarism, which means
presenting as one's own the entirety or part of a work, document, or
invention created by another person. This also includes the use of
incorrect citations or references, or proposing citations where there
is no match between them and the reference.' And literal f)
'Reproducing or copying, for profit, educational materials or research
product results that are subject to intellectual property rights
reserved for the University.'

The academic sanctions that a student may face are as follows:

 a) In cases of proven academic fraud in the respective academic work
or assessment, a grade of zero points will be assigned, without
prejudice to the corresponding disciplinary penalty.
b) In cases related to proven plagiarism in academic work of any
nature, a grade of zero points will be assigned, without prejudice to
the corresponding disciplinary penalty."

3. Evaluation Rubric Template

Type of activity: Individual

Evaluation moment: Intermediate Unit 2

The highest score in this activity is 100 points

High Level: The student attends at least 3 sessions of

STT or workshops scheduled by the tutors and participates
actively in these. Evidence of this attendance
(screenshots) is attached to the final document.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 15 points
and 30 points.

First evaluation
criterion:
Medium Level: The student attends 2 STT sessions
Participation in STT
scheduled by the tutors and participates actively in these.
sessions/workshops
If your work is at this level, you can get between 10 point
This criterion and 14 points.
represents 30 of
100 points of the
activity. Low Level: The student attends 1 session of STT or
workshop scheduled by the tutors but does not participate
actively. The student does not attend the STT
sessions/workshops scheduled or does not attach any
evidence of his/her attendance.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 0 point
and 9 points.

Second evaluation High Level: The student records a video following the
criterion: criteria mentioned in Stage 4. The video lasts around 3
Recording the video minutes and is shared on the forum.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 25 points
This criterion
and 40 points.
represents 40 of
100 points of the
activity.
Medium Level: The student records a video following the
criteria mentioned in Stage 4. The video lasts less than 3
minutes and is shared on the forum. The content does not
evidence good preparation and it needs more elaboration.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 10 point
and 24 points.

Low Level: The student shares the video but does not
fulfill all the criteria: it is too short; it does not respond to
all the questions, and it is not shared on the forum.
The student does not share any video. The student does
not participate in this task.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 0 point
and 9 points.

High Level: The student exhibits proficient English

communication skills with effective articulation. Their
speech is coherent, understandable, and carries a clear
meaning. The student demonstrates excellent
pronunciation, contributing to the overall effectiveness of
their communication.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 20 points
and 30 points.
Third evaluation
criterion:
Language Medium Level: The student encounters challenges in
Proficiency English communication and resorts to reading for
information delivery. Despite acceptable pronunciation,
This criterion frequent pauses disrupt fluency, resulting in a vaguely
represents 30 of understandable message. The lack of coherence leads to
100 points of the minimal connections between ideas, affecting overall
activity. comprehension.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 19 points
and 10 points.
Low Level: The message that the student wants to
convey is not clear and the speech is read, with no
awareness of the English sounds so the message is difficult
to understand. There are many grammar mistakes and
little use of vocabulary. The speech is always interrupted
and does not sound natural. There is no connection
between the ideas in terms of coherence and cohesion.
The student’s speech is not enough to evaluate his/her
production level.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 9 point
and 0 points.