In this article, we'll explore practical prompts for preparing students for the ACCESS exam, and guide you on setting them up in Speakable.

10 Speaking Prompts:

1. Hobbies: Describe your favorite hobby and why it's enjoyable.
2. School Events: Talk about a recent school event and your involvement.
3. Cooking Instructions: Explain how to prepare a simple favorite dish.
4. Travel Dreams: Describe your ideal holiday and planned activities.
5. Book/Movie Review: Discuss a book or movie you liked and why.
6. Game/Sport Tutorial: Explain how to play a familiar game or sport.
7. Historical Figures: Talk about an admired historical figure and their impact.
8. Memorable Experiences: Describe a significant experience with family or friends.
9. Environmental Issues: Discuss an environmental concern and propose solutions.
10. Favorite School Subject: Explain the significance of a subject you excel in.

Setting Up Prompts in Speakable:

1. Login/Create Account: Go to speakable.io and sign in or register.
2. Create Activity: Click 'Create Activity' and name your activity.
3. Add Card: Inside the activity, click the plus sign to add a new card.
4. Select Respond Card: Choose 'Respond Card', type the prompt, and set the grading standard (WIDA).
5. Preview and Assign: Use the preview feature to ensure everything is set up correctly before assigning it to your class.

Note: For schools without a paid plan, contact austin@speakable.io for a free pilot.

This straightforward guide will help you seamlessly integrate ACCESS exam preparation into your language teaching using Speakable.