class test ("Klassenarbeit") — Unit 11: Public Speaking and Debate

Track E · Klasse 10 · Niveau E · 45 Minuten

Track E · Klasse 10 · Niveau E · 45 Minuten

class test ("Klassenarbeit") — Niveau E (45 minutes)
Time. 45 minutes. Total. 45 points.

Task 1 — Listening (10 BE) Link to heading

Listen twice.

“I’d like to argue in favour. Firstly, project-based assessment captures skills tests don’t. Evidence from a 2024 OECD review suggests modest improvement. My opponent will claim fairness is harder. I accept that, but a clear rubric solves most of it. I urge you to support the motion.”

  1. Stance: ___ . 2. Source: ___ . 3. Counter anticipated: ___ . 4. Concession-resolution: ___ .

Task 2 — Reading (12 BE) Link to heading

Read the sample speech above.

  1. Two arguments: ___ . 2. Source cited: ___ . 3. Counter + rebuttal: ___ . 4. Closing ask: ___ .

Task 3 — Use of English (10 BE) Link to heading

Insert debate signpost.

  1. ___ to argue in favour.
  2. ___ , project work captures wider skills.
  3. ___ , fairness is harder to police.
  4. ___ you to support the motion.

Task 4 — Writing (13 BE) Link to heading

Write a 4-minute debate-speech script (~250 words) for or against any motion. Use 5 debate signposts.

Answer key
T1. in favour; 2024 OECD review of 18 countries; fairness is harder; clear rubric, agreed in advance, solves most. T2. project skills + real audiences; 2024 OECD review; fairness — clear rubric solves most; I urge you to support the motion. T3. I’d like / Firstly / However / I urge. T4. Open.
grading scale (Notenschlüssel) (von 45)
| 42–45 | 1 | 36–41 | 2 | 30–35 | 3 | | 22–29 | 4 | 13–21 | 5 | 0–12 | 6 |