OSAT French case studies
OSAT French · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The OSAT French exam is the Oklahoma subject-area certification test for candidates who want to teach French in Oklahoma public schools. It is designed for teacher-preparation candidates nearing program completion, alternatively certified teachers adding a world language endorsement, and out-of-state teachers seeking Oklahoma certification. The OSAT French case studies are 5 cases and about 2,871 words.
1Scaffolding an Authentic Radio Segment in French III
At a suburban high school, a French III class of 26 students meets in 48-minute periods. The teacher uses a 2:45-minute Radio France Internationale segment about a youth climate march.
602 words, about 3 min2Cognate Overreliance in a Francophone News Article
At a diverse urban high school, 22 French IV students read a 350-word article from Le Devoir about Quebec's language laws. The class includes three heritage speakers and four students with reading IEPs.
544 words, about 3 min3Targeted Feedback on a Level 3 Writing Sample
At a rural consolidated high school, 24 French III students submit a 120-word email draft to a pen pal about a weekend trip. The teacher's error analysis shows: 9 students write «j'ai allé»; 14 correctly write «je suis allé(e)»; 11 use «depuis» with the passé composé when the action continues; 13 omit agreement with a preceding direct object; 8 use «pour» for duration instead of «pendant»; and 15 overuse «très» where «beaucoup» is needed.
586 words, about 3 min4Broadening a Unit on Francophone Festivals Without Stereotyping
At a suburban middle school, a five-teacher French II team has three weeks for a unit called «Les fêtes francophones». The textbook chapter centers on Noël, la Chandeleur, and le 14 juillet in France.
573 words, about 3 min5Calibrating Oral Proficiency Scores Without Compromising Standards
At a district-wide French team meeting, six teachers review results from a common French III presentational speaking assessment. Each of 140 students recorded a three-minute speech; two raters scored it on a four-category rubric (1–4 points).
566 words, about 3 min