Enhancing Language Proficiency Through IPAs and Communicative Tasks

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Explore the integration of Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) and Communicative Tasks in language teaching, focusing on building student proficiency in reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Discover practical tips for implementing and managing IPAs, along with engaging communicative tasks to enhance language learning in diverse classroom settings.

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IPAs and Communicative Tasks VOCES Conference March 2022 Anna Porto annaporto@whschools.org

Introductions in the Chat... How familiar are you with VOCES? Do you use the IPAs or Communicative Tasks? Any suggestions? Issues?

urban public high school, students from diverse backgrounds, many already speak Spanish or other language than English I teach Italian 2, 2H, 3, 3 H, 4 & 4 Honors whole year classes - 50 minutes classes all in person learning this year

ACTFL 5 Cs Model IPAs & Communicative Tasks are built around the 5 Cs model

Communicative Tasks in VOCES After each story (1-2 tasks per story) - see examples in VOCES Purpose is to increase students' proficiency in reading, listening, speaking, and writing Prepare students the for the IPAs

What is an IPA? https://carla.umn.edu/assessment/vac/CreateUnit/p_2.html

IPA.hmmm?

IPAs in VOCES, Nostra Storia Include all three modes of Communication Assess student abilities to communicate in a real-life situation and are aligned with ACTFL Can Do statement Backwards-designed so that activities in the unit will prepare students to communicate on a specific topic

Using IPAs in class 1. backwards planning & connections to EQs, AP Themes, Can-DO statements, PQAs 2. tips and tricks for setting your students up for success - scaffolding 3. managing the IPAs in class 4. grading them when they are completed Let s see some examples!

Assigning the IPAs IPAs will take 1-3 days to complete Have students complete the individual tasks in the order that they appear,(i.e. interpretive reading) will help them complete a later task (i.e. interpersonal writing) Honors vs. Regular levels - you know your students and your timeframe & abilities Headphones VS HW assignment Recording for Speaking IPA can be done at home if tech tools missing or put your students in groups and have them complete the activities in class ( this works better for my regular classes) ADD your OWN ( vocab, grammar assessments)

Scaffolding IPAs for Nostra Storia Speaking UNIT 1 Writing un' email a Marcella Students samples: La mia Storia STUDENTI Comic: COMIC - mamma mia ho un test

Grading and Rubrics for Communicative Tasks and IPAs Rubrics are located at the end of the task & you can edit them Personalized feedback at the bottom of the rubric- you can also record a feedback/ correct pronunciation etc YOU KNOW your AUDIENCE the best RUBRICS are the same in Spanish, French and Italian Our Story !