Study Guide
Field 119: Latin CST
Interpretive Oral Reading
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Directions for Interpretive Oral Reading Assignment
For the Interpretive Oral Reading section of the test, you will read aloud a passage in Latin presented on-screen.
The assignment will be displayed on the next screen and the screen timer will count down the allotted preparation time (refer to the upper right corner of the screen to monitor the preparation time remaining). start bold You may take up to 10 minutes to practice reading the passage. end bold Please note that you are not required to take the entire 10 minutes; however, start bold if you choose to advance to the next screen to start your oral reading before the preparation time is over, you will not be able to go back. end bold
When the preparation time is complete, the screen will automatically advance, and you will record your oral reading of the assignment. Do NOT begin speaking until the screen advances and you see the recorder presented on-screen. A tone will indicate when to begin speaking and the status on the recorder will show “Recording.” start bold You may take up to 5 minutes to record your oral reading. end bold A sample of the Recorder appears below.
start bold You will have 5 minutes to record your oral reading. end bold Monitor your time by referring to the timer, which will count up from 00:01 to 05:00. Bars will appear with the sound of your voice to indicate that recording is in progress.
When your recording time is over, the status will change to "Complete," indicating the conclusion of the assignment.
You will automatically be advanced to the next screen. DO NOT click the start bold Next end bold button unless you have finished recording your reading with time remaining and wish to move to the next screen. start bold If you advance to the next screen with recording time remaining, you will not be able to go back. end bold
Your oral reading will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- start bold APPROPRIATENESS: end bold The extent to which the response is an oral reading of the Latin passage that demonstrates understanding of the passage
- start bold FLUENCY: end bold The extent to which the response is delivered with coherence and ease of expression, and with attention to Latin pronunciation conventions, syllabic stress, elisions, and where applicable, meter
- start bold EXPRESSIVENESS: end bold The extent to which the response expresses the meaning of the Latin passage using vocal tone and phrasing appropriate to the mood, sense, and where applicable, meter
- start bold PHRASING: end bold The extent to which the response uses logical placement and duration of pauses to group and phrase words that are syntactically and semantically linked
You may use either classical or ecclesiastical pronunciation, but whichever you choose, you should use it consistently.
You may use the erasable notebooklet provided to take notes; however, start bold you will be scored only on the oral reading that is recorded in the exam. end bold You will have only start bold ONE end bold opportunity to record your reading. Once the recording has begun, it cannot be stopped, nor can you re-record your reading. Be sure that your microphone is in a downward position near your mouth before you begin speaking.
Select the start bold Next end bold button to continue.
Sample Interpretive Oral Reading Assignment
Competency 0003
Interpretive Oral Reading
start italics [The examinee will see on screen and hear the following directions:] end italics
start bold You may take up to 10 minutes to practice reading the passage below written in dactylic hexameter. Then, the screen will automatically advance and recording will begin. When you see the recorder appear on-screen below the passage, begin reading the passage aloud at normal speed with appropriate emphasis and expression, and with attention to pronunciation, syllabic stress, elisions, and meter. You may use either classical or ecclesiastical pronunciation, but whichever you choose, you should use it consistently. You may take up to 5 minutes to complete your reading. You will be told when the preparation time is over and the recording is about to begin. Begin practicing your reading of the passage now. end bold
start italics [The examinee will see on screen ONLY:] end italics
[In this passage from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Echo sees Narcissus and falls in love with him.]
Ergō ubi Narcissum per dēvia rūra vagantem
vīdit et incaluit, sequitur vestīgia fūrtim,
quōque magis sequitur, flammā propiōre calēscit,
nōn aliter quam cum summīs circumlita taedīs
admōtās rapiunt vīvācia sulphura flammās.
Ō quotiēns voluit blandīs accēdere dictīs
et mollēs adhibēre precēs! Nātūra repugnat
nec sinit, incipiat, sed, quod sinit, illa parāta est
exspectāre sonōs, ad quōs sua verba remittat.
Forte puer comitum sēductus ab agmine fīdō
dīxerat, "Ecquis adest?" et "Adest," responderat Ēchō.
Hic stupet, utque aciem partēs dīmittit in omnēs,
vōce, "Venī!" magnā clāmat, vocat illa vocantem.
Respicit et rūrsus nūllō veniente, "Quid," inquit,
"mē fugis?" et totidem, quot dīxit, verba recēpit.
[After 10 minutes of silence, the examinee will hear:
"Your preparation time is now over. At the conclusion of these directions, the screen
will automatically advance and recording will begin. Begin your oral reading when
you see the recorder presented on the next screen. Prepare to begin reading
aloud now."]
[If examinee clicks "Next" before the preparation time is over, the following warning
appears in a pop-up:
"You have chosen to begin your oral reading before your 10 minutes of preparation
time has ended. If you click "Yes" below, the screen will advance and recording
will automatically begin. Are you sure you want to begin your reading now?"]
start bold start uppercase DO NOT end uppercase click the Next button unless you are ready to record your oral reading. end bold
start italics [The examinee will see on screen ONLY:]
end italics
start bold Begin your oral reading of the passage
now. You may take up to 5 minutes to complete your reading.
end bold
start italics [bracketed intro text and Latin passage are repeated here on this screen] end italics
start bold DO NOT click the Next button unless you have finished recording your response. end bold
start italics [After five minutes of recording time, the status will change to "Complete," indicating the conclusion of the oral reading assignment, and the examinee will automatically be advanced to the next screen.] end italics
Sample Strong Response to Interpretive Oral Reading Assignment
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Ergō ubi Narcissum per dēvia rūra vagantem
vīdit et incaluit, sequitur vestīgia fūrtim,
quōque magis sequitur, flammā propiōre calēscit,
nōn aliter quam cum summīs circumlita taedīs
admōtās rapiunt vīvācia sulphura flammās.
Ō quotiēns voluit blandīs accēdere dictīs
et mollēs adhibēre precēs! Nātūra repugnat
nec sinit, incipiat, sed, quod sinit, illa parāta est
exspectāre sonōs, ad quōs sua verba remittat.
Forte puer comitum sēductus ab agmine fīdō
dīxerat, "Ecquis adest?" et "Adest," responderat Ēchō.
Hic stupet, utque aciem partēs dīmittit in omnēs,
vōce, "Venī!" magnā clāmat, vocat illa vocantem.
Respicit et rūrsus nūllō veniente, "Quid," inquit,
"mē fugis?" et totidem, quot dīxit, verba recēpit.
Rationale for Sample Strong Response to Interpretive Oral Reading Assignment
The response is an effective oral reading of the Latin passage delivered with coherence, ease of expression, and careful attention to Latin pronunciation conventions, syllabic stress, elisions, and meter. The candidate effectively expresses the meaning of the Latin passage using vocal tone and phrasing appropriate to the mood, sense, and meter.
In this reading, the candidate effectively uses logical placement and duration of pauses to group and phrase words that are syntactically and semantically linked. Overall, the response demonstrates a strong understanding of the Latin passage.
Performance Characteristics for Interpretive Oral Reading Assignment
The following characteristics guide the scoring of responses to the Interpretive Oral Reading assignment.
| APPROPRIATENESS | The extent to which the response is an oral reading of the Latin passage that demonstrates understanding of the passage |
|---|---|
| FLUENCY | The extent to which the response is delivered with coherence and ease of expression, and with attention to Latin pronunciation conventions, syllabic stress, elisions, and where applicable, meter |
| EXPRESSIVENESS | The extent to which the response expresses the meaning of the Latin passage using vocal tone and phrasing appropriate to the mood, sense, and where applicable, meter |
| PHRASING | The extent to which the response uses logical placement and duration of pauses to group and phrase words that are syntactically and semantically linked |
Score Scale for Interpretive Oral Reading Assignment
A score will be assigned to each response to the Interpretive Oral Reading assignment according to the following score scale.
| Score Point | Score Point Description |
|---|---|
| 4 | The "4" response reflects an effective oral reading of the Latin passage. |
| 3 | The "3" response reflects a generally effective oral reading of the Latin passage. |
| 2 | The "2" response reflects a partially effective oral reading of the Latin passage. |
| 1 | The "1" response reflects an ineffective oral reading of the Latin passage. |
| U | The response is unscorable because it is inaudible or unintelligible, not related to the assignment, not spoken in the required language, or not of sufficient length to score. |
| B | There is no response to the assignment. |