Study Guide

Field 257: World Language: Korean 
Presentational Writing

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Review the tutorial video and scanning instructions. The scanning instruction document will be available to you during the actual test.

Directions for Presentational Writing Assignment

For this section of the test, you will compose a written response to an assignment presented on screen. You must respond to the assignment in the target language.

The assignment includes a prompt and an exhibit. Read the assignment carefully before you begin to write. Think about how you will organize your response. You may use the erasable notebooklet provided to make notes, write an outline, or otherwise prepare your response. However, your final response must be written on the response sheets provided and scanned using the scanner provided at your workstation.

Instructions for scanning your Response Sheets are available by clicking the "Scanning Help" button at the top of the screen.

Your response to the assignment will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:

• PURPOSE: the extent to which the response fulfills the tasks outlined in the assignment, demonstrates engagement with the exhibit, and uses writing conventions appropriate for the specified context and audience
• SUPPORT: the extent to which the response is elaborated with explanations and comparisons that are supported with relevant details from the exhibit and the candidate's own ideas
• ORGANIZATION: the extent to which the response communicates a logically sequenced and coherent written message
• VOCABULARY: the extent to which the response uses words and idiomatic language appropriate for the specified context and audience
• GRAMMAR: the extent to which the response uses appropriate narrative time frames, sentence structures, cohesive devices, and mechanics (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, diacritical marks)

Your response will be evaluated on the criteria above, not on any personal opinions expressed in your response. Be sure to write about the assigned topic and use multiple paragraphs. You may not use any reference materials during the test. This should be your original work, written in your own words, and not copied or paraphrased from some other work. Remember to review what you have written and make any changes you think will improve your response.

A response will be considered unscorable if it is unrelated to the assigned topic, not written in the required language, not of sufficient length to score, or merely a repetition of the assignment.

Any time spent responding to the assignment, including scanning the response sheet(s), is part of your testing time. Monitor your time carefully. When your testing time expires, a pop-up message will appear on-screen indicating the conclusion of your test session. Only response sheets that are scanned before you end your test or before time has expired will be scored. Any response sheet that is not scanned before testing ends will NOT be scored.

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Sample Presentational Writing Assignment

Objective 0007 
Apply knowledge of target-language structures and writing conventions to compose an effective, coherent, and clear response to a prompt.

[The examinee will see on screen the following directions:
To view the exhibit, click the button above. A pop-up window will appear. The pop-up window can then be resized and/or repositioned on your screen so that you can access the information while completing your response.]

Use the exhibit provided to complete the assignment below.

Imagine that you are currently living in Korea. You are planning to go on an excursion with the goal of learning about local cultures. You want to invite a Korean-speaking friend to join you. Drawing on the excursion options advertised in the provided exhibit and your knowledge of Korean writing conventions, write an e-mail in Korean to your friend in which you:

• explain how you made the decision to go on an excursion and invite your friend to join you;
• compare the two excursion options advertised in the exhibit, providing one advantage and one disadvantage of each option; and
• explain which option would best help you and your friend learn about the products, practices, and/or perspectives of local cultures.

Your response must be written in your own words, except for quotations and paraphrases from the exhibit used as evidence to support your ideas.

Exhibit

한국을 탐험하십시오

탐험할 도시

목적지, 가이드, ...

홈 > 투어 > 서울 > 전일 관광 > 자연 관광

설악산 하이킹

The following checklist with all items checked:

• 출발: 오전 7:30
• 안내서
• 점심
• 소요 시간: 12시간
• 교통: 대중 교통 및 택시

가격: 150,000원

온라인 예약

설악산 국립 공원의 깊은 계곡과 맑은 물줄기를 따라 하이킹을 해 보세요.

하이라이트

• 최소 8명 이상의 단체 여행
• 유네스코 생물권 보호 구역
• 30개의 독특한 화강암 봉우리
• 능력에 따른 추천 하이킹 코스
• 신흥사 방문
• 추가 선택으로 장거리 하이킹이나 설악산 케이블카 탈 수 있음 (개인 부담)
• 신선한 채소로 만든 향토 요리

A picture labeled: 신흥사

단양의 여덟 가지 경치및 충주호 유람선 관광

설악산 하이킹

The following checklist with all but one item checked:

• 출발: 오전 8:00
• 안내서
• unchecked item 점심
• 소요 시간: 11시간
• 교통: 개인 버스

가격: 120,000원

온라인 예약

충주 호수에서 유람선을 즐기고 3개의 국립 공원으로 둘러싸인 단양 지역의 숨막히는 풍경을 감상하십시오

하이라이트

• 4명으로 구성된 그룹을 위한 개인 투어
• 국내 최대의 호수에서 한 시간 유람선 관광
• 주요 역사적, 문화적 유적
• 단양 최고의 지역 식당에서의 점심 식사 (개인 부담)
• 도담삼봉 등의 단양팔경 방문
• 고수동굴 방문 (약 540 - 450만년 전에 만들어진 아름다운 석회 동굴), 금속 산책로 탐험

A picture labeled: 고수 동굴

A picture labeled: 도담 삼봉

회사 소개 |vertical divider 가이드 |vertical divider 정보 |vertical divider 신청

Sample Strong Response to Presentational Writing Assignment

Rationale for Sample Strong Response to Presentational Writing Assignment

The response largely fulfills the tasks outlined in the assignment and effectively uses Korean writing conventions appropriate for the specified context and audience. It is an e-mail to a friend and maintains a somewhat polite, casual tone to seek some advice. It explicitly addresses the three tasks presented in the assignment starting with the reason for the decision to go on the excursion ("내 생각에는 설악산 하이킹이 더 재미있을 것 같아."), followed by an invitation to the friend to join ("그래서 너랑 불교체험과 활동적인 하이킹을 할 수 있는 설악산 하이킹을 하면 더 좋겠다는 생각이 들어."). The two options presented in the exhibit are compared, and an advantage and a disadvantage of each option are provided (비록 소요시간이 조금 길고 비싼 단점이 있지만 평소에 관심이 많았던 한국의 불교와 전통 건축물에 대해서 알 수 있어. 그리고 하이킹을 하면서 멋진 풍경을 감상할 수도 있어. 반면에, 단양팔경하고 충주호 유람선 관광은 값이 좀 더 싸고 아름다운 경치를 즐길 수는 있지만 유람선을 한시간 타는 것은 지루할 것 같아.). The e-mail concludes by explaining which option the writer prefers ("불교체험과 활동적인 하이킹을 할 수 있는 설악산 하이킹을 하면 더 좋겠다."). The response demonstrates engagement with the exhibit, and explanations and comparisons are supported with relevant details from the exhibit as well as the candidate's own ideas ("설악산 하이킹에 대해서 설명할께. 요금은 150000원, 전체 소요 시간은 12시간이고 대중 교통이나 택시를 이용해. 이 여행은 8명이상이 하는 단체 여행인데 그 곳에서 유네스코에서 지정한 생물권 보호구역도 가볼 수 있어. 여러가지 화강봉우리도 볼 수 있고 하이킹도 할 수 있어. 신훙사라는 유명한 절이 있는데 거기에 가면 한국 불교에 대해서 많이 알수 있울 것 같아. 그리고 한국의 전통 건축물도 볼 수 있는 좋은 기회인것 같아. 추가로, 장거리 하이킹이나 설악산 케이블카도 선택하여 탈수 있대. 다른 하나는 단양의 여덟가지 경치및 충주호 유람선 관광이야. 이것은 11시간이 걸리고, 요금은 120000원, 교통은 개인 버스를 이용해. 이 여행은 4명이 한 팀이고 호수에서 유람선 관광, 여러 역사 유적을 관광한 후에 단양팔경과 고수 동굴, 금속 산책로를 탐험할 수 있어.").

The response communicates an effectively sequenced, coherent written message. It is written in a series of paragraphs with a clear beginning, middle, and conclusion that is reasonable based on the preceding ideas.

With the exception of quotations and paraphrases from the exhibit, the e-mail is written in the candidate's own words. Vocabulary and idiomatic language ("진짜 신난다.") are appropriate for the context and audience. Narrative time frames, sentence structures, cohesive devices, and mechanics are largely appropriate and effective. Minor errors do not interfere with comprehensibility. An example of such errors include the use of "설명할께" instead of "설명할게."

Performance Characteristics for Presentational Writing Assignment

The following characteristics guide the scoring of responses to the Presentational Writing assignment.

Purpose	the extent to which the response fulfills the tasks outlined in the assignment, demonstrates engagement with the exhibit, and uses writing conventions appropriate for the specified context and audience
Support	the extent to which the response is elaborated with explanations and comparisons that are supported with relevant details from the exhibit and the candidate's own ideas
Organization	the extent to which the response communicates a logically sequenced and coherent written message
Vocabulary	the extent to which the response uses words and idiomatic language appropriate for the specified context and audience
Grammar	the extent to which the response uses appropriate narrative time frames, sentence structures, cohesive devices, and mechanics (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, diacritical marks)

Score Scale for Presentational Writing Assignment

A score will be assigned to the response to the Presentational Writing assignment according to the following score scale.

Score Point	Score Point Description
4	The "4" response demonstrates effective presentational writing skills. The response largely fulfills the tasks outlined in the assignment, demonstrates engagement with the exhibit, and uses writing conventions appropriate for the specified context and audience. The response is largely elaborated with explanations and comparisons that are largely supported with relevant details from the exhibit and the candidate's own ideas. The response largely communicates an effectively sequenced, coherent written message. Minor errors in connecting ideas do not interfere with comprehensibility. The response uses words and idiomatic language largely appropriate for the specified context and audience. Minor errors do not interfere with comprehensibility. The response uses largely appropriate narrative time frames, sentence structures, cohesive devices, and mechanics. Minor errors do not interfere with comprehensibility.
3	The "3" response demonstrates generally effective presentational writing skills. The response generally fulfills the tasks outlined in the assignment, demonstrates general engagement with the exhibit, and uses writing conventions generally appropriate for the specified context and audience. The response is generally elaborated with explanations and comparisons that are generally supported with relevant details from the exhibit and the candidate's own ideas. The response communicates a generally effective, sequenced, coherent written message. Some errors in connecting ideas interfere with comprehensibility. The response uses words and idiomatic language generally appropriate for the specified context and audience. Some errors interfere with comprehensibility. The response uses generally appropriate narrative time frames, sentence structures, cohesive devices, and mechanics. Some errors interfere with comprehensibility.
2	The "2" response demonstrates partially effective presentational writing skills. The response only partially fulfills the tasks outlined in the assignment, demonstrates limited engagement with the exhibit, and uses writing conventions that are only partially appropriate for the specified context and audience. The response is only partially elaborated. Explanations and/or comparisons are only partially supported, with few relevant details from the exhibit and/or the candidate's own ideas. The response communicates a written message that is only partially effective and/or only partially coherent. Frequent errors in connecting ideas interfere with comprehensibility. The response uses basic words and idiomatic language that are only partially appropriate for the specified context and audience. Frequent errors interfere with comprehensibility. The response uses only basic and/or only partially appropriate narrative time frames, sentence structures, cohesive devices, and mechanics. Frequent errors interfere with comprehensibility.
1	The "1" response demonstrates ineffective presentational writing skills. The response does not fulfill the tasks outlined in the assignment, demonstrates little or no engagement with the exhibit, and uses writing conventions that are inappropriate for the specified context and audience. The response is ineffectively elaborated, with few or no explanations or comparisons and few or no details from the exhibit or the candidate's own ideas. Any support present may be irrelevant. The response communicates an ineffective, incoherent written message. Constant errors in connecting ideas significantly interfere with comprehensibility. The response uses few or no words and little or no idiomatic language appropriate for the specified context and audience. Constant errors significantly interfere with comprehensibility. The response uses few or no appropriate narrative time frames, sentence structures, cohesive devices, or mechanics. Constant errors significantly interfere with comprehensibility.
U	The response is unscorable because it is unrelated to the assigned topic, illegible, not written in the required language, not of sufficient length to score, or merely a repetition of the assignment.
B	There is no response to the assignment.

Acknowledgements:

Tupikov, Maxim. The yard of the Buddhist Sinheungsa Temple in Seoraksan National Park, South korea. Credit: Maxin Tupikov. Shutterstock. Copyright: © Maxim Tupikov.

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