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INSTRUCTOR-ADMINISTEREDASSESSMENTS
OVERVIEW
Thisdocumentcontainsacompilationofassessmentsandtemplatesdevelopedfor instructorswhousePortfolio-BasedlanguageAssessment(PBLA)inLINCprograms.Theirprimarypurposeistohelpinstructors observe, assess, and record learner’s performance of specific tasks over a range ofcompetencies.TheseassessmentsfollowthestandardsoftheCanadianLanguageBenchmarks2012documentandreflecttheconsiderationsoffourspecificareas:
1. ProfilesofAbility2. KnowledgeandStrategies3. FeaturesofCommunication4. Sampleindicatorsofabilityundereachcompetencyinthefourstrands(LSRW)
Theseassessmentscaninforminstructors’benchmarkingdecisions,illustratelearners’performance,andfunctionasartefactsforthelearners’portfolios.
Therearefourdifferenttypesofdocuments:
1. Instructor-AdministerAssessments2. LearnerReflections3. Self-Assessments4. Templates
Thesefourdocumentsareorganizedbylevel(CLB4,5,6,7)andbystrand(Listening,Reading,Speaking,andWriting).Excludingthetemplates,eachassessmentcontainsasampleRealWorldTask,aholistic(or “Task Achieved”) section, and a checklist of indicators of ability. The instructor-AdministeredAssessments also include a “Features” section which highlights the specific features of thecommunicationbeingassessed.Mostoftheassessmentscanbeusedasis,whileotherswillneedtobeadapted.Forexample,thereceptiveskillsassessmentsareidentifiedbycompetency,andincludeallormostoftheindicatorsofabilityundereachcompetency.Consequently,instructorswillneedtoremoveortailorsomeoftheseindicatorstoreflectthescopeofthetaskbeingassessed.Finally,someassessmentscontainadditionalinstructivefootnotesatthebottomofthepage.
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TableofContents
CLB4InstructionAdministeredAssessments
1. ListeningCanDoList2. ListeningIInteractingWithOthers3. ListeningIIComprehendingInstructions4. ListeningIIIGettingThingsDone5. ListeningIndicators:DailyObservations6. ListeningIVComprehendingInformation7. ReadingCanDoList8. ReadingIInteractingWithOthers9. ReadingIIComprehendingInstructions10.ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone111.ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone212.ReadingIVComprehendingInformation113.ReadingIVComprehendingInformation214.SpeakingCanDoList15.SpeakingConversationManagement:InteractingwithOthers16.SpeakingDescribeHomeRemedy:SharingInformation117.SpeakingIndicators:DailyObservations18.SpeakingInstructions:GivingInstructions19.SpeakingNarrative-Presentation:SharingInformation220.SpeakingPharmacistRequest:GettingThingsDone21.SpeakingPharmacistResponse:GettingThingsDone22.SpeakingPhoneCallsMultitask23.WritingCanDoList24.WritingCompletingForms:GettingThingsDone125.WritingEmails26.WritingIndicators:DailyObservations27.WritingThankYouNote:InteractingwithOthers28.WritingParagraphOccupation:SharingInformation29.WritingReproducingInformation
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CLB5InstructionAdministeredAssessments
1. ListeningCanDoList2. ListeningIInteractingWithOthers3. ListeningIIComprehendingInstructions4. ListeningIIIGettingThingsDone5. ListeningIndicators:DailyObservations6. ListeningIVComprehendingInformation1or27. ReadingCanDoList8. ReadingIInteractingWithOthers9. ReadingIIComprehendingInstructions10. ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone111. ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone212. ReadingIVComprehendingInformation113. ReadingIVComprehendingInformation214. ReadingIVComprehendingInformation315. SpeakingCanDoList16. SpeakingGivingOpinions-SuggestionsMulti-Competency17. SpeakingIndicators:DailyObservations18. SpeakingInstructions:GivingInstructions19. SpeakingInvitations:InteractingwithOthers120. SpeakingJobInterview:SharingInformation121. SpeakingLandlordConversation:GettingThingsDone22. SpeakingPresentations:SharingInformation323. SpeakingVolunteerPhoneCall:InteractingwithOthers224. WritingCanDoList25. WritingCompletingForms:GettingThingsDone226. WritingEmailNewJob:InteractingwithOthers27. WritingIndicators:DailyObservations28. WritingFormalLetter:GettingThingsDone29. WritingParagraph:SharingInformation30. WritingPhoneMessages:ReproducingOralInformation131. WritingNote-Taking:ReproducingOralInformation132. WritingNote-Taking:ReproducingWrittenInformation2
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CLB6InstructionAdministeredAssessments
1. ListeningCanDoList2. ListeningIInteractingWithOthers3. ListeningIIComprehendingInstructions4. ListeningIIIGettingThingsDone5. ListeningIndicators:DailyObservations6. ListeningIVComprehendingInformation17. ListeningIVComprehendingInformation2:Presentations8. ReadingCanDoList9. ReadingHistoricalAttractions:ComprehendingInformation310. ReadingHistoricalAttractionsChart:ComprehendingInformation311. ReadingIInteractingWithOthers12. ReadingIIComprehendingInstructions13. ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone114. ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone215. ReadingIVComprehendingInformation116. ReadingIVComprehendingInformation217. ReadingIVComprehendingInformation318. SpeakingApology:InteractingwithOthers19. SpeakingCanDoList20. SpeakingGivingSuggestions:GettingThingsDone21. SpeakingIndicators:DailyObservations22. SpeakingInstructions:GivingInstructions23. SpeakingInterview-Meeting:SharingInformation124. SpeakingPhoneMessages:InteractingwithOthers225. SpeakingPresentations:SharingInformation226. WritingCanDoList27. WritingCoverLetter:GettingThingsDone128. WritingEmail:InteractingWithOthers29. WritingIndicators:DailyObservations30. WritingParagraph:SharingInformation31. WritingNote-Taking:ReproducingOralInformation132. WritingOutlines:ReproducingWrittenInformation2
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CLB7InstructionAdministeredAssessments
1. ListeningCanDoList2. ListeningIInteractingWithOthers3. ListeningIIComprehendingInstructions4. ListeningIIIGettingThingsDone5. ListeningIndicators:DailyObservations6. ListeningIVComprehendingInformation1or27. ReadingCanDoList8. ReadingIInteractingWithOthers9. ReadingIIComprehendingInstructions10. ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone111. ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone212. ReadingIVComprehendingInformation113. ReadingIVComprehendingInformation214. ReadingIVComprehendingInformation315. ReadingUniversityChart:ComprehendingInformation316. ReadingUniversityComparison:ComprehendingInformation317. SpeakingCanDoList18. SpeakingGivingAdvice:GettingThingsDone19. SpeakingGivingOpinions:SharingInformation120. SpeakingIndicators:DailyObservations21. SpeakingIntroducingGuestSpeaker:InteractingwithOthers122. SpeakingPhoneCallInterview:InteractingwithOthers223. SpeakingPresentationCompliment-Feedback:InteractingwithOthers124. SpeakingTroubleshootProblem:GettingThingsDone25. WritingCanDoList26. WritingEmails27. WritingFormalLetters28. WritingIndicators:DailyObservations29. WritingNote-Taking:ReproducingOralInformation130. WritingSummaries:ReproducingInformation231. WritingSympathyNote:InteractingwithOthers
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CLB4ListeningCanDoList
Name: Date:
Listening Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1. Icanunderstandshortsimpleconversationsthatincludeintroductions,smalltalkandsayinggood-
bye.
2. Icanunderstandthemainideaandspecificdetailsinconversations.
3. Icanunderstandiftheconversationisformalorinformal.
4. Icanunderstandandfollowveryshortinstructionsordirectionsabouteverydaythingsiftheyareinorder(about4-5steps).
5. Icanunderstandshortsimpleannouncementsorcommercials.
6. Icanunderstandsomesuggestedmeaningsinconversations,commercialsanddescriptions.
7. Icanunderstandveryshortdescriptionsorstories.
8. Icanunderstanddetailsaboutwho,what,whereandwheninveryshortdescriptionsorstories.
Notesonhowtousethisform:
1. Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclass,asyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2. Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3. Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4. Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB4ListeningIInteractingWithOthers
Name: Date: Task:Listentoafriendorco-workerdescribeplansfortheupcomingweekend.
Features:facetoface,verybrieflyonthephone,digital;speechisclear;slowtonormalrate;informal;short;uptoabout10sentences;dialoguesuptoabout8turns;simple,informallanguageonfamiliar,everydaysituations;non-demandingtask;doesnotrequiremuchspeakingorwritingtorespond
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifyfactualdetails□ Identifysomeimpliedmeanings
□ Recognizelevelofformality
□ Identifybasicpartsofconversation(opening,casualsmalltalk,closing)
□ Understandpurposeofcommunication
□ Recognizesomeverycommonidioms
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4ListeningIIComprehendingInstructions
Name: Date: Task:Listentoemployeegiveshortinstructionstoaco-workeraboutasimpleworkplacetask.
Features:facetoface,verybrieflyonthephone,digital;speechisclear;slowtonormalrate;informal;short;instructionsareabout4-5steps;simple,informallanguageonfamiliar,everydaysituations;non-
demandingtask;doesnotrequiremuchspeakingorwritingtorespond
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifywords/expressionsformovement,location,manner,frequencyandduration
□ Identifyfactualdetails□ Understandssomeimpliedmeanings
□ Identifycorrectsequenceofsteps□ Identify/understandbasicconnectingwords(before,next...)□ Understandfunctionofcommunication
□ Respondwithappropriateactionstodirectionsandinstructions,ifappl.□ Demonstrateactivelistening,ifappl.
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4ListeningIIIGettingThingsDone
Name: Date: Task: Listen to a short public healthannouncementdescribingthebenefitsofeatinghealthy.
Features:facetoface,verybrieflyonthephone,digital;speechisclear;slowtonormalrate;informal;short;uptoabout10sentences;dialoguesuptoabout8turns;simple,informallanguageonfamiliar,everyday
situations;non-demanding;doesnotrequiremuchspeakingorwritingtorespond
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifypurposeofcommunication
□ Identifymainideas
□ Identifyfactualdetails□ Identifysomeimpliedmeanings(indirectmeanings)
□ Recognizesomeverycommonidioms
□ Recognizeifthecommunicationisformalorinformal
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4ListeningIndictors Name:__________________________________
Indicator Dates
□ Demonstrateactivelistening(eyecontact,nod,tilthead)
□ Makebriefresponses(uhhuh,yes,really?)
□ Askquestions(toclarify/confirmunderstanding)
□ Repeatideasorinstructionsaccurately
□ Understandquestionsandprovideaccurateanswer
□ Addappropriatecomments
□ Understandwhen/howtotaketurns
□ Recognizebasicsignals(i.e.endofconversation)
□ Followeverydayclassroominstructions
Comments:*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsoflearners’listeningabilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalevidence/support
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CLB4ListeningIVComprehendingInformationName: Date: Task: Listen to friendsdescribewhat they
liketododuringtheirfavouriteseason.
Features:digital;speechisclear;slowtonormalrate;informal;short;uptoabout10sentences;simple,informallanguageonfamiliar,everydaysituations;nondemandingtask;doesnotrequiremuchspeakingorwritingtorespond
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifygist(mainidea)
□ Identifyfactualdetails□ Identifykeywordsandexpressions□ Identifysomeimpliedmeanings(indirectmeanings)
□ Identifyinformationforwho,what,whereandwhen
□ Recognizesomeverycommonidioms
□ Recognizeifitisformalorinformal,ifapplicable
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4ReadingCanDoListName:
Date:
Reading Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanreadanemailoronlinepostfromafriend,co-worker,orclassmateaboutanupdateonhis/herlife.
2.Icanreadapersonalemailthatexpressesthanksoranapology.
3.Icanreadsimpleinstructionsforarecipeorgame,toalocation,oronafoodpackage.(about6steps)
4.Icanreadaschool,bus,train,orflightscheduletogetinformationaboutwhentoarriveandleave.
5.Icanreadatelephonedirectorytolocateabusinessoroffice.
6.Icanreadashortnoticefromabank,schoolorgovernment.
7.IcanreadanadvertisementorbrochureforinformationorservicesthatIneed.
8.Icanreadashortnewsarticletogetsomekeydetails.
9.Icanreadasimplestatisticaltable,chart,ordiagramtogetinformation.
Notesonhowtousethisform:
1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclass,asyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB4ReadingIInteractingWithOthersName: Date: Task:Readanemailupdatefromfriendwhoison
vacation.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;common,mostlyfactualconcretelanguage;afewverycommonidioms;clear,simplelayout;mostlydescriptiveornarrative;visualsmaybeincluded;non-demanding;responsesdonotrequiremuchwriting
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifyspecificimportantdetails(suchassender,dates,times,etc.)
□ Identifywordsforpoliteness□ Identifymeaningofwordsbyguessing
□ Identifylevelofformalityfromthewords
□ Understandpurposeofcommunication
□ Recognizesomeverycommonidioms
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4ReadingIIComprehendingInstructionsName: Date: Task:ReadHomeDepotinstructionsonhowto
growplantsinagarden.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;common,mostlyfactualconcretelanguage;afewverycommonidioms;clearsimplelayout;instructionsareuptoabout6steps;visualsmaybeincluded;non-demandingresponsesdonotrequiremuchwriting
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifycorrectorderofsteps□ Identifylocationwords(first,next,before…)□ Identifypurposeofthetext□ Identifyspecificdetails□ Understandwhichinformationismostimportant
□ Recognize/understanduseofsymbols(bullets,etc.)
□ Guessmeaningofwords
□ Followsinstructions,ifpossibleorapplicable
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone1
Name: Date: Task: Read the fee/pass schedule for theSouthlandandVillageSquareLeisureCentres.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;common,mostlyfactualconcretelanguage;afewverycommonidioms;continuoustextsaremostlynarrative/descriptive;formattedtextshavesimplelayoutandclearlabels;visualsmaybeincluded;non-demanding;responsesdonotrequiremuchwriting
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifylayout(wherethingsarelocatedonpage)□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Identifyspecificimportantinformation
□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Respondappropriately/correctly,ifappl.
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone2
Name: Date: Task: Read an advertisement/notice aboutfreethingstodothisweekendinthecity.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;common,mostlyfactualconcretelanguage;afewcommonidioms;narrativetextsareupto3paragraphs;formattedtextshaveclearsimplelayoutwithclearlabels;visualsmaybeincluded;non-demanding;responsesdonotrequiremuchwriting
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Findmainideas
□ Findspecificinformationandkeydetails
□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Comparefactsandinformation
□ Makecorrectchoice
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4ReadingIVComprehendingInformation1Name: Date: Task:Readonlinenewsarticleabout
rainforestremediesforcommonailments.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;commonmostlyfactualconcretelanguage;afewverycommonidioms;clearsimplelayout;uptoabout3paragraphs;descriptiveornarrative;visualsmaybeincluded;non-demanding;responsesdonotrequiremuchwriting
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Understandthegeneralmeaning
□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Findkeyinformation
□ Findspecificdetails□ Comparesimpleinformation
□ Understandconnectivewords
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4ReadingIVComprehendingInformation2
Name: Date: Task:UseanonlineresourcetolearnafewfactsabouttheRoyallTyrellMuseumorHeritagePark.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;commonmostlyfactualconcretelanguage;continuoustextsaremostlydescriptive/narrative;uptoabout3paragraphs;formattedtextshavesimplelayoutwithclearlabels;visualsmaybeincluded;non-demanding;responsesdonotrequiremuchwriting
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifyoverallmeaning
□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Findrelevantinformation
□ Findsomespecificdetails
□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4SpeakingCanDoList
Name: Date:
Speaking Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1. Icanstartaveryshortconversation,usesomesmalltalkphrases,andclose.
2. Icanaskandanswerquestionsaboutcommonthingsormyeverydayroutines.
3. Icanintroduce2peoplethatIknow.
4. Icanmakeasimplephonecallandcloseitappropriately.
5. Icanleaveashort,simplemessagewithapersonorvoicemail.
6. Icangivesimpleinstructionsanddirectionsoncommon,routinethingstoapersonIknow.
7. Icanpolitelyaskforhelpandgivesuggestions.
8. Icanaskfor,accept,orrejectgoodsorservices.
9. Icanaskforandgiveinformationaboutneeds,likes,andfeelingsabouteverydayactivities.
10. Icandescribeashortstory,personalevent,orprocess.
Notesonhowtousethisform:1. Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclassasyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2. Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3. Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4. Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB4SpeakingConversationManagement:InteractingwithOthers
Name:
Date:
Task:Greetafriendandaskabouttheweekendactivities(pastorfuture).Extendtheconversationbyaskingfollow-upquestions.
Features:facetoface,verybrieflyonphone,digital;non-demandingcontext;informal;simple,connecteddiscourse;speechisslowtonormalwithpausesandhesitations;adequatecontroloverbasicstructures;listenerissupportiveandencouraging,andmayguidespeakerwithquestions
□ Openconversation□ Smileandmakeeyecontact
□ Usecommonsmalltalkphrases
□ Nod,tilthead,makevocalizations(uhhuh,mmm…)
□ Respondappropriatelywithshortphrases□ Askbasicfollow-upquestions,ifneeded□ Respondtobasicquestions□ Endconversation
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4SpeakingDescribeHomeRemedy:SharingInformation1
Name:
Date:
Task:Describetoafriendasimplehomeremedyforamildailment(i.e.lemon/honeyteaformildsorethroat).Extension:Givebriefpersonalexampleofwhenitworked.
Features:facetoface,verybrieflyonphone,digital;informal;simple,connecteddiscourse;speechisslowtonormalwithpausesandhesitations;adequatecontroloverbasicstructures;vocabularyadequateforbasictasks;listenerissupportiveandencouraging,andmayguidespeakerwithquestions
□ Describearemedy
□ Useclearconnecteddiscourse(5-7sentencestoshowconnectedness)□ Usesimplepresentandpasttense(s),whenappropriate
□ Expresssatisfaction,preference,need,orfeeling□ Useadequatevocabulary□ Usesimplesentences;somecompound/longerones
□ Usepasttimeexpression
□ Adequatelyfluent;abletounderstand
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB4SpeakingIndictors Name:______________________________
Indicator Dates
□ Openconversation
□ Askandrespondtoquestionsaboutcommon,everydayroutines
□ Closeconversation
□ Usenon-verbalcommunication(eyecontact,nodding)toshowinterest
□ Usearangeofsmalltalkphrasesandexpressions
□ Makeeyecontact,nod,showinterest
□ Indicatecomprehensionandcommunicationproblemsverbally
□ Useappropriatecourtesyformsandstructures
□ Repeatandexplainwhenneeded
□ Expresspoliteness:usemodalswithsomeaccuracy
□ Sustains5-7sentences(adequateconnectedness)
Comments:*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsoflearners’listeningabilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalevidence/support
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CLB4SpeakingInstructions:GivingInstructions
Name: Date: Task:Givedirectionstoafriendforthenearestwalk-inclinic.
Feature:facetoface,verybrieflyonphone,digital;informal;simple,connecteddiscourse;speechisslowtonormalwithpausesandhesitations;adequatecontroloverbasicstructures;listenerissupportiveandencouraging,andmayguidespeakerwithquestions;non-demanding;instructionsareabout4-5steps
Holistic Specifics RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic Specifics RatingConnecteddiscourseUseclearevidenceofconnectionSequencersand/oradverbs
4321
GrammarAdequatecontrolofbasicshortsentencesandsomelonger/compoundones
4321
RegisterUsecourtesyforms,whenapplicable
4321
VocabularyAdequatefortask;commonexpressionstoindicatemovement/location;prepositions
4321
PronunciationAdequatelyfluent;abletounderstandAttemptedphrasalverbstress
4321
Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB4SpeakingNarrative-Presentation:SharingInformation2
Name: Date: Task:Giveapersonalnarrative(experience)offindingajoborvolunteerposition.
Feature:facetoface,verybrieflyonphone,digital;informal;simple,connecteddiscourse;usesabout5-7sentencestoshowconnection;speechisslowtonormalwithpausesandhesitations;adequatecontroloverbasicstructures;listenerissupportiveandencouraging,andmayguidespeakerwithquestions;
Holistic Specifics RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic Specifics RatingConnecteddiscourseUseclearevidenceofconnection
4321
SentencesAdequatecontrolofbasicshortsentencesandsomelonger/compoundones
4321
GrammarAdequatecontrolofpasttense(s)orotherappropriateforms
4321
VocabularyGivedescriptions;adequatedetailsfortask:what,where,when,why,how,who
4321
PronunciationAdequatelyfluent;abletounderstand
4321
Non-VerbalLanguageMakeeyecontact
4321
Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB4SpeakingPharmacistRequest:GettingThingsDone
Name: Date: Task:Askapharmacisttoexplainvariouspartsofaprescriptionandthankhim/her.
Features:facetoface,verybrieflyonphone,digital;non-demandingcontext;informal;simple,connecteddiscourse;speechisslowtonormalwithpausesandhesitations;adequatecontroloverbasicstructures;listenerissupportiveandencouraging,andmayguidespeakerwithquestions
YesNotQuite
No
• Greet/openconversation
• Stateproblem/issue(Idon’tunderstand/knowhowto…)
• Makerequestforhelp;usemodalswithsomeaccuracy
• Askquestions,ifneeded
• Providedetails,asneeded
• Repeatinformation;clearevidenceofconnecteddiscourse
• Closeconversation:useappropriatecloseand“thankyou”
• Languageisappropriateandpolite
• Pronunciation:adequatelyfluent;abletounderstand
□Taskachieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB4SpeakingPharmacistResponse:GettingThingsDone
Name: Date: Task:Giveinformationabout/explainprescriptiontoacustomer(customerinitiatesconversation).
Features:facetoface,verybrieflyonphone,digital;non-demandingcontext;informal;simple,connecteddiscourse;speechisslowtonormalwithpausesandhesitations;adequatecontroloverbasicstructures;listenerissupportiveandencouraging,andmayguidespeakerwithquestions
Yes
NotQuite
No
• Respondtogreeting
• Activelylistentoproblem
• Explainprescription/giveinformation
• Askquestionsandgivedetails,asneeded
• Repeatkeyinformation
• Grammar:shortsimplesentences:somelongercompoundones
• Respondto“thankyou”andleave-taking
• Languageisappropriateandpolite
• Pronunciation:adequatelyfluent;abletounderstand
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB4SpeakingPhoneCallsMultitask
LearnerA:CallerName: Date: Task:Callcandidate,makerequesttocomeinfor
interview,givedate/time/place,andclose.Holistic• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic
4AchievedEasily
3Achieved
w/someeffort
2PartiallyAchieved
1Not
Achieved
• Open:greet,andgivenameandcompany
• Givereasonforcalling
• Makerequest
• Givedetailsaboutdate/time/place
• Language:register/vocabularyappropriate
• Grammar:correctformsfortask
• Pronunciation:fluencyadequatefortask
• Endcallappropriately
LearnerB:CandidateName: Date: Task:Answerphone,andacceptdate/time/placefor
jobinterview.
Holistic• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic
4AchievedEasily
3Achieved
w/someeffort
2PartiallyAchieved
1Not
Achieved
• Respondtocaller
• Respondtorequestwithformalexpressions
• Confirmdetailsofdate/time/place
• Language:register/vocabularyappropriate
• Grammar:correctformsfortask
• Pronunciation:adequatelyfluentfortask
• Endcallappropriately
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CLB4WritingCanDoList
Name:
Date:
Writing Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanwriteaninformalinvitationwithsomedetailsabouttheevent.
2.Icanwriteashortmessagetocancelanappointmentorgiveanupdate.
3.Icanwriteathankyounoteoranapology.
4.Icancopyinformationfromaschedule,directory,orsetofinstructions
5.Icancopyfullsentencesfrompassages,booksormanuals.
6.Icanfilloutanapplicationformwithmybasicpersonalinformation.
7.Icanwriteashortsimplebusinessemailwithabout7sentences.
8.Icanwriteabasicparagraphanduseappropriatepunctuation,capitalsandspelling.
9.Icanwriteashortparagraphtodescribeasituation,event,orpersonalexperience.
Notesonhowtousethisform:
1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclassasyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid/willdo.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB4WritingCompletingForms:GettingThingsDone1
Name:
Date:
Task: Fill out a Notice of Change Form forprovincialhealthcarecoverage.
Features:short,simpleformat;containabout15-20items;haveclearlabelsandareastowritein;requirebasicpersonalinformationandsimpleresponses;mostlysingleclauseresponses;adequatecontrolofspelling,punctuation,capitalization;non-demandingLearnerisableto...
□ writefullnameandaddress
□ writedates/timesinformatrequested,ifapplicable
□ writephonenumbersinformatrequested,ifapplicable
□ writelongnumbers(AHC#,SIN#)
□ checkappropriateboxes□ respondtoquestionsaccurately□ useappropriatepunctuation,capitals,andspelling□ signdocument
□ writelegibly(clearly)
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB4WritingEmails
Name: Date: Task: Write a short email to a supervisor torequest the morning off for a medicalappointment.
Features:shortsimpletext;about7sentences;simplestructures;somecoordinatedsentences;basictenses;adequaterangeofsimpleeverydayvocabulary;adequatecontrolofmechanics;informal;familiaraudience;non-demanding
Holistic Specifics Rating
AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic Specifics RatingTo:andSubject:Completeandaccurate
4321
Salutation/NameAppropriateandaccurate
4321
BasicparagraphstructureUsetopicsentence,bodyandconclusion
4321
ContentMainideaissupportedwithsomedetails/examples/reasons,ifappl.
4321
VocabularySimple,everyday,appropriate
4321
GrammarAdequatecontrolofsimplestructuresBasictenses;somecoordination
4321
ClosingandnameAppropriate
4321
MechanicsAdequatecontrolofspelling,punctuationandcapitalization
4321
Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB4WritingIndictors Name:___________________________________
Indicators Dates
□ Conveymessagesoreadercanfollowit
□ Addresspurposeofwriting
□ Uselanguageandcontentappropriatetointent/socialcontext
□ Expressmainidea
□ Supportmainideawithsomedetail
□ Conveyappropriatefeelingsforcontext
□ Adequatecontrolofmechanics(spelling,punctuation,capitalization)
□ Writelegibly
□ Followappropriateconventionsforaddresses,telephonenumbers,etc.
□ Usebasicparagraphstructure—nomajoromissions
Comments:*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsoflearners’abilityinordertoprovideadditionalevidence/support
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CLB4WritingThankYouNote:InteractingwithOthers
Name: Date: Task:Writeashortthankyounotetoanewfriendforsendingflowers/food/gifttohomeafteramedicalprocedure.
Features:shortsimpletext;about7sentences;simplestructures;somecoordinatedsentences;basictenses;adequaterangeofsimpleeverydayvocabulary;adequatecontrolofmechanics;informal;familiaraudience;non-demanding
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
Yes
Somewhat
No
• Salutationandname
• Date:writtencorrectly
• Grammar:adequatecontrolofbasictenses
• Sentences;adequatecontrolofsimplestructures
• Paragraph:usebasicparagraphform:topicsentence,body,conclusion
• Content:expressappreciation,describehowgiftused/helped;
• Vocabulary:simple,everyday,adequatefortask
• Closingandname
• Mechanics:goodcontrolofspelling,punctuation,capitalization
Comments:
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CLB4WritingParagraphOccupation:SharingInformation
Name: Date: Task:Writeaparagraphdescribingaspecificoccupation:title,duties,workingconditions.
Features:shortsimpletext;about7sentences;simplestructures;somecoordinatedsentences;basictenses;adequaterangeofsimpleeverydayvocabulary;adequatecontrolofmechanics;informal;familiaraudience;non-demanding
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
Yes
Somewhat
No
Basicparagraphstructure
• Topicsentence
• Body
• Conclusion
Content
• Conveymainideas
• Supportwithsomedetail/examples
• Describetasks/routine/responsibilities/workingconditions
• Vocabulary:simple;someadjectives
Grammar
• Adequatecontrolforsimplestructures;somecoordination
• Basictenses
Mechanics
• Adequatecontrolofspelling,punctuation,capitalization
Comments:
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CLB4WritingReproducingInformation
Name:
Date:
Task: Copy necessary information from ajobad.
Features:short,simpletext;uptoabout2paragraphswithclearlayout;adequaterangeofsimple,everydayvocabulary;informal;mayincludesomespecializedvocabulary;non-demandingcontexts;
Learnerisabletocopy…
□ datesandtimes
□ phonenumbers
□ namesandaddresses
□ punctuation:period,comma,colon,semi-colon,dash,slash,bracket
□ capitals□ appropriatespaces□ formatcorrectly(i.e.bullets/abbreviations)
□ completesentencesorphrases,whereapplicable
□ websiteandunderlineit□ legibly
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostoftherequirements
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CLB5ListeningCanDoListName:
Date:
Listening Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanunderstandwhenpeopleexpresstheirlikes/dislikes,interestsandpreferencesinconversations.
2.Icanunderstandwhenpeopleexpressoffers,invitationsandcomplimentsinconversations.
3.Icanidentifypeople’semotionsfromtheirtone.
4.Icanidentifythesituationandrelationshipbetweenthespeakers.
5.Icanunderstandandfollowsimpledirectionsorinstructionswithabout7-8stepswhenthestepsareinorder.
6.Icanunderstandsimpleadvice,opinionsandsuggestionsineverydayconversations.
7.Icanidentifythepurposeofaconversation.
8.Icanunderstandconversationsthatcompareandcontrastthings.
9.Icanunderstandadescriptions,reports,andexplanationsinpresentations.
10.Icanunderstanda5minutepresentationaboutpersonal/familiartopicsandsituations.
Notesonhowtousethisform:1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclassandwanttoassess(i.e.Icanunderstandwhenpeopleexpresstheirlikes/dislikes,interests,offers,invitationsandcompliments)asyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB5ListeningIInteractingWithOthersName: Date: Task:Listentotwocoworkerstalkabout
personalinterestsoutsideofwork.
Features:facetoface,onphone,digital;speechisclear;slowtonormalpace;informal;short;mostlycommonconcretelanguage;commonvocabulary;alimitednumberofidioms;responsemayrequiresomespeakingorwriting;moderatelydemandingChecktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifysomespecificfactualdetails
□ Identifysomeimpliedmeanings
□ Identifylevelofformalityandstyle
□ Identifylanguagefunction□ Identifysituationandrelationshipbetweenspeakers□ Interpretsfeelingssuchasinterest,likes/dislikes,preferences□ Recognizesomeverycommonidiomaticlanguage
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB5ListeningIIComprehendingInstructionsName: Date: Task:Listentoacityemployeegiveinstructionson
howtorequestacityserviceusinganappfor311.
Features:facetoface;onphone;digital;familiar;speechisclear,slowtonormalpace;instructionsareclear,explicit;about7-8stepsinorder;upto10details;moderatelydemanding;languageisinformal,concretemostlycommonvocabularywithalimitednumberofidiomsChecktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifykeywordsandexpressions□ Identifyfactual/supportingdetails□ Identifywordsindicatingorder□ Identifywordstoconfirm/clarify
□ Understandfunctionorintentofcommunication
□ Respondwithactiontoinstructions,ifapplicable/possible□ Recognizelevelofformalityand/orstyle
□ Understandsomeverycommonidiomaticlanguage
□ Identifiessomeimpliedorinferredmeanings
□TaskAchieved:MeetallormostofthetaskrequirementsComments:
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CLB5ListeningIIIGettingThingsDoneName: Date:
Task:Listentoanemployeeaskforapromotion.
Features:facetoface,onphone,digital;short,informal,moderatelydemanding;languageisconcretewithmostlycommonvocabulary;alimitedofidioms;speechisclear,slowtonormalrate;responsemayrequiresomespeakingorwriting
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifyfactual/supportingdetails□ Identifykeywordsandexpressions(mostlycommonvocabulary)
□ Identifysomeimpliedmeanings
□ Understandverycommonidiomaticlanguage
□ Identifywordsforsequence,comparisonorcontrast
□ Recognizeandinterpretadvice,opinionsandsuggestions□ Recognizelevelofformalityand/orstyle
□ Understandfunctionofcommunication
□ TaskAchieved:MeetallormostofthetaskrequirementsComments:
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CLB5ListeningIndictors Name:__________________________________
Indicator Dates
□ Demonstrateactivelistening(eyecontact,nod,tilthead)
□ Makebriefresponses(uhhuh,yes,really?)
□ Askrelevantquestions(toclarify/confirmunderstanding)
□ Repeatideasorinstructionsaccurately
□ Understandquestionandprovideaccurateanswer
□ Paraphraseideas
□ Avoidinterruptingformostpart
□ Addsupportivecomments
□ Understandwhen/howtotaketurns
□ Recognizebasicsignals(i.e.endofconversation)
□ Followeverydayclassroominstructions
Comments:*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsoflearners’abilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalsupport/evidence
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CLB5ListeningIVComprehendingInformation1or2Name: Date:
Task:Listentoaspeakeratanorientationgiveashortpresentationonavailablejobsatthecollege.
Features:facetoface,onphone,digital;short,informal,moderatelydemanding;languageisconcretewithmostlycommonvocabulary;alimitedofidioms;speechisclear,slowtonormalrate;responsemayrequiresomespeakingorwriting
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifykeywordsandphrases(mostlycommonvocabulary)
□ Identifyfactual/supportingdetails□ Identifyimpliedsomemeanings
□ Recognizelevelofformality
□ Understandsomeverycommonidiomaticlanguage
□ Understandfunctionorintentofcommunication
□ Interpretsdescriptionsandexplanations□ Makeadecisionbasedoninformation
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB5ReadingCanDoListName:
Date:
Reading Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanreadanemail,onlinepost,ornewspaperadvicecolumnthatexpresseslikes,dislikes,orpreferences.
2.Icanreadapersonalemailthatextendsanapology,compliment,orinvitation.
3.Icanreadstep-by-stepinstructionstomakearepair,findalocation,orlearnhowtodosomething.(about7-10steps)
4.Icanreadaschedule,map,directory,orformtoplanatrip,findasuitablecourse/activity,orfindinformationthatIneed.
5.Icanreadanoticeorpublicannouncementfromabank,school,medicalfacility,orgovernment.
6.Icanreadanadvertisement,flyerorbrochuretodecideiftheinformationisimportanttome.
7.IcanunderstandabusinessletteranddecideifIneedtodoanything.
8.Icanreadanarticleinanewspaper,magazine,ornewsletter,orpartofagovernmentdocument.
9.Icanunderstandandexplaininformationinatable,chart,diagram,orgraph.
10.Icanuseanonlineresourcesuchasgoogle,awebsitemenu,glossaryortableofcontentstofindrelevantinformation.
Notesonhowtousethisform:
1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclass,asyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB5ReadingIInteractingWithOthersName: Date: Task: Read Daily Post columns/blogs in which
people describe their preferences, likes anddislikes.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concreteliterallanguage;someabstractorspecializedvocabulary;occasionalidioms;continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrative/descriptivetexts;uptoabout1page;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifyspecificfactualdetails□ Identifyreader/writerrelationship□ Identifywordsbyguessingfromcontext
□ Identifymoodandattitudeofthewriter
□ Understandpurposeofmessage
□ Identifythesituationorcontext□ Identifylevelofformalityfromcontext
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB5ReadingIIComprehendingInstructionsName: Date: Task:Readinstructionsonhowtousetheblue
andblackcartsforrecycling.
Feature:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concreteliterallanguage;someabstractorspecializedvocabulary;continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;instructionsareclearandexplicit;about7-10steps;presentedstepbystep;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifycorrectorderofsteps□ Identifylocationwords(first,next,before…)□ Identifypurposeofthetext□ Identifyspecificdetails□ Understandwhichinformationismostimportant,ifapplicable
□ Recognizeorganizationfeatures(bullets,#s)□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Followsinstructions,ifapplicable/possible
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB5ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone1Name: Date: Task: Read a community schedule regarding
free or low-cost parent-child activities thismonth.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concreteliterallanguage;someabstractorspecializedvocabulary;formattedtextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludesomenarrativedescriptivetext;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifylayout(wherethingsarelocatedonpage)□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Identifyspecificimportantinformation
□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Respondappropriately/correctly,ifapplicableComments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB5ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone2Name: Date: Task:Readacompanynewsletterwelcominga
newstaffmember.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concreteliterallanguage;someabstractorspecializedvocabulary;formattedtextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrative/descriptivetext;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Getthegist□ Identifykeyinformation
□ Findspecificdetails□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Recognizeslevelofformality
□ Makecomparison,ifappl.
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB5ReadingIVComprehendingInformation1Name: Date: Task:Readanonlinearticleonthe
benefitsofvolunteering.
Feature:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concreteliterallanguage;someabstractorspecializedvocabulary;formatted/continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrative/descriptivetext;uptoabout1page;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Gettheoverallmeaning
□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifiesorganizationoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Findkeyinformation
□ Findspecificdetails□ Understandlinksbetweenparagraphs□ Understandsomeimpliedmeanings
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB5ReadingIVComprehendingInformation2Name: Date: Task:Readandinterpretatableonsalariesacross
Canada.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concreteliterallanguage;someabstractorspecializedvocabulary;continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludesomenarrative/descriptivetext;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifyoverallmeaningofformattedtext
□ Identifytypeandpartsoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Identifyspecificinformation
□ Comparefacts
□ Interprettheinformation
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB5ReadingIVComprehendingInformation3Name: Date: Task:Locateinformationonresidentialnoise
bylawstodecidewhentousepowertoolsormowthelawn.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concreteliterallanguage;someabstractorspecializedvocabulary;continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludesomenarrative/descriptivetext;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Useorlocaterelevantterms/menustoaccessinformation
□ Locateatleast2specificpiecesofinformation
□ Guessthemeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Identifytypeandpartsoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Makeappropriate/correctdecision
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB5SpeakingCanDoList
Name: Date:
Speaking Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanstartaconversation,engageinsmalltalk,showinterest,andclose.
2.Icantaketurnsbyaskingquestions.
3.Icanoffer,acceptanddeclineaninvitation.
3.Icananswerthephone,givesimpleinformation,andclosetheconversation.
4.Icangiveinstructionsordirectionsinsequenceforeverydayactivitiesandprocesses.
5.Icangiveandrespondtoinformalrequests,permissionandadviceinapoliteway,andprovidesomedetailsandreasons.
6.Icanaskforandgiveinformationaboutroutinedailyactivitiesinconversations,andthanktheperson.
7.Icanagree,disagreeandgiveopinionsinsmallgroupdiscussionsormeetings.
8.Icanaskquestions,repeatinformationandchecktoseeifIunderstandthingsindiscussions.
9.Icandescribeasequenceofevents,anincidentfromthepast,scenes,pictures,ordailyroutinesina5minutepresentation.
Notesonhowtousethisform:1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclassasyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB5SpeakingGivingOpinions-SuggestionsMulti-Competency
Name: Date: Task:Insmallgroups,planaworkplaceevent(i.e.jobfair,teambuildingday,familyfunday).Discussoptions, express opinions, and come to anagreement about activities, food, and time/date.Extension:assigntasks
Features:facetofaceoronphone;informaltosomewhatformal,connectedlanguage;speechisslowtonormalwithsomepausesandhesitations;arangeofcommonvocabulary;alimitednumberofidioms;moderatelydemanding;listenermaybesupportive/encouraging
QuestionandSkill Yes No
IIIGettingThingsDone
□Makesuggestions
□Usemodalsorotherpoliteforms
□Providereasonanddetails
□Useappropriatetoneforpoliteness(non-aggressive)
IVSharingInformation1
□Introduceopinionwithpoliteforms
□Provideevidence/supportforopinions
□Agree/disagreeinpoliteway
□Repeatinformation/confirmunderstanding,asneeded
□Participateincomingtofinaldecision;expressfeelings
□Pronunciation:adequatelyfluent;abletounderstand
□TaskAchieved:MeetallormostofthetaskrequirementsComments:
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CLB5SpeakingIndicators Name:__________________________________
Indicator Dates
□ Openconversation
□ Maintainconversation
□ Closeconversation
□ Respondwelltosmalltalk
□ Taketurnsbygivingnon-verbalandverbalsignals
□ Makeeyecontact,nod,showinterest
□ Indicatenon-comprehension(i.e.askquestions/repeat)
□ Giveinstructionsforeverydaytasks
□ Demonstrateappropriatelevelofpoliteness(modals)
□ Expressopinionsanddisagreeappropriately
□ Providedetailandreasons
□ Showconnectedness
Comments:
*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsoflearners’abilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalsupport/evidence
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CLB5SpeakingInstructions:GivingInstructions
Name: Date: Task:GiveinstructionsonhowtolocateavailablejobsonlineatWalmartorWinners.
Feature:facetoface,onphone,digital;familiargroup;informaltosomewhatformalconnectedlanguage;speechisslowtonormalwithsomepausesandhesitations;arangeofcommoneverydayvocabulary;alimitednumberofidioms;about7-8steps;moderatelydemanding;listenermaybesupportive/encouraging
Holistic Specifics RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic Specifics RatingCorrectsequenceofstepsUseappropriateexpressionstosequenceinstructions
4321
GrammarUseappropriatestructuresfortaskGoodcontrolofsimplesentencesUsecourtesyforms,whereapplicable
4321
VocabularyUseprepositions,commonexpressionstoindicatedirectionandmovement;commoneverydaylanguage
4321
Arrangemeetingplace,ifapplicable
4321
PronunciationAdequatelyfluent;abletounderstand
4321
Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB5SpeakingInvitations:InteractingwithOthers1
Name: Date Task:Initiateaconversation,inviteafriendtoamovieorentertainmenteventandrespondappropriately.
Features:facetoface;informaltosomewhatformal,connectedlanguage;slowtonormalratewithpausesandhesitations;arangeofcommonvocabulary;limitednumberofidioms;moderatelydemanding;listenermaybesupportiveandencouraging
Holistic Specifics Rating
AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostoftaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic Specifics
GreetandopenconversationAppropriateregister/courtesyforms
4321
ExtendinvitationUseappropriateexpressionstoinviteGivedetailsre:place,time,etc.
4321
RespondappropriatelyRespondpolitelytoquestions/refusals
4321
GrammarUsecorrectstructuresfortaskGoodcontrolofsimplesentences
4321
PronunciationAdequatelyfluent;abletounderstandUseappropriatestressforquestions
4321
EndconversationUseappropriateregister/courtesyforms
4321
Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB5SpeakingJobInterview:SharingInformation1
Name: Date: Task:Describetoaninterviewerpastworkexperienceingeneral,ordutiesandresponsibilitiesofpastjobinparticular.
Features:facetofaceoronphone;informaltosomewhatformal,connecteddiscourse;speechisslowtonormalwithsomepausesandhesitations;rangeofcommoneverydayvocabulary;alimitednumberofidioms;moderatelydemandingtask;listenermaybesupportiveandencouraging
Yes
SomeWhat
No
• Beginwithtransition/bridgefrominterviewer’squestion(i.e.yes,okay,sure,well…)
• DescribepastjobexperienceORduties/responsibilitiesofpastjob
• Givedetails:places,times,facts,names,jobtitle,etc.
• Grammar:usesomevarietyoftensescorrectly;PastSimplewithactionverbs;PresentPerfectwithforandsince;goodcontrolofsimplesentences
• Vocabulary:commoneverydayvocabulary;adverbsoffrequency,timeexpressions,conjunctions
• Answeranyquestionsappropriately
• Pronunciation:adequatelyfluent;reasonablyclearw/pausegroups
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB5SpeakingLandlordConversation:GettingThingsDone
Name: Date: Task:Phonethelandlord,describe3problemswiththerentalunitandrequestrepairsbemade.
Features:onphoneorfacetoface;somewhatformal,connectedlanguage;speechisslowtonormalwithsomepausesandhesitations;arangeofcommonvocabulary;limitednumberofidioms;moderatelydemanding;listenermaybesupportiveandencouraging
Yes
NotQuite
No
• Openconversation:identifyselfandreasonforcall
• Describeproblemswithdetails:usepassiveinfinitives,gerunds,nouns,pastparticiples
• Pronunciation:adequatelyfluent;abletounderstand;someefforttopronounce<-ed>endingscorrectly
• Makerequestforrepairs:usemodalsforpoliterequests
• Register:languageisappropriateforsomewhatformalcall
• Givenecessaryinformation:location,time,date
• Repeatinformation,ifnecessary
• Closeconversation:useappropriatecloseand“thankyou”
• Sequence:orderisclear
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB5SpeakingPresentations:SharingInformation3
Name: Date: Task:Giveabriefinformalpresentationonalocalculturaleventwhichthelearnerattended.
Features:facetoface;connected,informaltoformaldiscourse;slowtonormalpacewithsomepausesandhesitations;rangeofcommoneverydayvocabulary;uptoabout7minuteslongandsupportedwithpicturesandothervisuals;moderatelydemanding
Holistic RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic RatingIStructure
Greet/welcomeaudience 4321Introduction,somedevelopmentandconclusion 4321IILanguage
Vocabulary:everydaywords;appropriatefortask;mayusesomeidioms 4321Details:adequatefortask 4321Connecteddiscourse:useofconnectivewords/phrases;sequenceeventsinclearorder,ifappropriate
4321
Sentences:goodcontrolofsimplesentences;showsinitialcontrolofsomecomplexsentences
4321
Grammar:useproper/correcttensesfortask 4321
Register:useinformalorformalstyle;appropriateforaudience 4321Pronunciation:adequatelyfluent;abletounderstand 4321IIINon-VerbalLanguage
BodyLanguage:showssomeawarenessofeyecontact/bodylanguage 4321Visuals:Handlevisual/exhibit,ifapplicable 4321 Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB5SpeakingVolunteerPhoneCall:InteractingwithOthers2
Name: Date: Task:Answerthephoneatvolunteerorganization,provideinformationaboutanadvertisedvolunteerposition,andclose.
Features:overphone;one-on-one;informaltosomewhatformal,connectedlanguage;speechisslowtonormalpacewithsomepausesandhesitations;rangeofcommonvocabulary;limitednumberofidioms;moderatelydemanding;listenermaybesupportiveandencouraging
Yes
SomeWhat
No
• Greetappropriately:identifyselforcompany/organization
• Askcaller“HowmayIhelpyou?”
• Giverequestedinformation(hours,contactpersonbasicduties,etc.)
• Showactivelistening:vocalizations
• Taketurns
• Usepolitelanguage
• Close
• Pronunciation:adequatelyfluent
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB5WritingCanDoListName:
Date:
Writing Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanwriteaformalinvitationtoasocialorbusinesseventandincludedetailsabouttheevent.
2.Icanwriteashortinformalletteroremailtoafriendtodescribemyfeelingsaboutsomethingpersonalorfamiliar.
3.Icanwriteashortemailtoafriend,teacher,orcoworkertogiveaquickupdateonsomethingsuchasmyhealth,progress,orschedule.
4.Icanwritedowndetailsfromshortrecordedpersonalorcompanyvoicemailmessages.
5.Icantakepointformnotesfromapageofinformationandlisttheimportantdetails.
6.Icanwriteashortbusinessemailtoaskforandgivebasicinformation.
7.Icanwriteshortbusinesslettersforroutinepurposes:togivemylandlordnotice,tocancelaservice,ortorequestarefund.
8.Icanfilloutformsthathave20-30itemswithmypersonalinformation.
9.Icanwriteaparagraphtorelateafamiliarpastevent,ortodescribeaperson,objectorroutine.
Notesonhowtousethisform:1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclassasyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid/willdo.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB5WritingCompletingForms:GettingThingsDone2
Name:
Date:
Task: Fillout1-2pagesofastudent loanapplicationwith Alberta Government or IAF Canada (ImmigrantAccessFund)
Features:moderatelycomplex;containsupto30items;adequaterangeofsimple,everydayvocabulary;mayincludesometechnicalorspecializedvocabulary;adequatecontrolofmechanics;moderatelydemandingcontexts
Learnerisableto…
□ writefulllegalname
□ writecompletehomeaddress
□ writecompleteemailaddress
□ writedatesinformatrequested,ifapplicable
□ writephonenumbersinformatrequested,ifapplicable
□ writelongnumbers(SIN/student#)
□ checkappropriateboxes□ respondtoinstructions/questionsaccurately□ useappropriatepunctuation,capitals,spelling,abbreviations□ signdocument
□ writelegibly
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB5WritingEmailNewJob:InteractingwithOthers
Name: Date: Task:Writeanemailtoafriendinforminghim/herofanewjob.
Features:adequaterangeofvocabularyformostsimpleeverydaytexts;about1paragraphwithmainideaandsomesupportingdetails;goodsimplestructures;difficultywithcomplexones;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;moderatelydemanding
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
Theemail…
No
Somewhat
Yes
• hasTo:address
• hasasubject
• hasanappropriategreeting
• hasanintroduction/purposestatement
• describesnewjobandtaskswithsomedetails
• brieflyexpressesopinion,feeling,orpredictionaboutjob
• hasadequateparagraphstructure
• hasaconclusion
• hasanappropriateclosingwithaname
• usesappropriatetenses(i.e.Present/FutureSimpleand/orContinuous;BeGoingTo)
• showsgoodcontrolofsimplesentences
• usesappropriatevocabulary
• showsadequatecontrolofspelling,punctuation,capitals
Comments:
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CLB5WritingIndicators Name:____________________________________
Indicator Dates
□ Conveyintendedmeaning
□ Addresspurposeofwriting
□ Useappropriateandrelevantlanguageandcontent
□ Expressmainideas
□ Supportmainideasinsomedetail
□ Useappropriateconnectivewordsandphrases
□ Adequatecontrolofmechanics(spelling,punctuation,format)
□ Provideintroduction,development,conclusion—adequateparagraphstructure
□ Conveyasenseofaudience
Comments:
*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsoflearners’abilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalsupport/evidence
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CLB5WritingFormalLetter:GettingThingsDone
Name: Date: Task:Writeashortformallettertoalandlordtogivenoticeofthelastmonth.
Features:adequaterangeofvocabularyformostsimpleeverydaytexts;about1paragraph;mainideawithsupportingdetails;goodsimplestructures;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;moderatelydemanding;informaltoformalHolistic RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic RatingIFormalLetterConventions
Sender’saddress 4321Nameandaddressofthereader 4321Appropriategreeting 4321Openingsentencethatgivespurposeofletter 4321Body:fewsentences 4321Appropriateclose 4321IContent
Clearmessage 4321Necessarydetails:address,date,etc. 4321Appropriatevocabulary:simple,connectedwords/phrases;senseofaudience 4321IIIGrammar
GoodcontrolofsimplesentenceswithS-Vagreement 4321Correcttensesfortask 4321Correctpronouns 4321IVPunctuation,capitalsandspelling
Colonafteropeninggreeting 4321Periodsatendofsentences 4321Properpunctuationinaddresses 4321Capitalsatbeginningofsentencesandpropernames 4321Correctspelling:adequatecontrol 4321Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB5WritingParagraph:SharingInformation
Name: Date: Task:Writeaparagraphtorelateapastvisittoatouristattractionorcultural/socialeventforalocalnewsletter.
Features:adequaterangeofvocabularyformostsimpleeverydaytexts;about1paragraphwithmainideaandsomesupportingdetails;goodsimplestructures;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;moderatelydemanding;informaltoformal
Holistic Specifics Rating
AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic Specifics RatingAdequateparagraphstructureIntroduction,development,conclusion
4321
AdequatetopicsentenceExpressmainidea
4321
ContentMainideaissupportedwithsomedetailsUsedescriptive/opinionadjectives
4321
VocabularyAdequaterangeforsimpletaskAppropriateconnectivewords/phrases
4321
GrammarGoodcontrolofsimplestructuresCorrectverbstenses/formsfortask
4321
MechanicsAdequatecontrolofspelling,punctuationandformat
4321
Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB5WritingPhoneMessages:ReproducingOralInformation1
Name:
Date:
Task: Write phone message to pass on tosomeoneelse.
Features:adequaterangeofvocabularyformostsimpleeverydaytexts;oraldiscourseisshort,about5-7details;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;informaltoformal;moderatelydemanding
□ Dateandtimemessagetaken
□ Clearmessage
□ Adequatedetails:o nameso dateso timeso addresseso numberso directionso others
□ Correctverbstoconveymessage
□ Correctmechanics:punctuation,spelling,capitals
□ Correctuseofsymbols/shortforms(i.e.ASAP)
□ Legible
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB5WritingNote-Taking:ReproducingOralInformation1
Name: Date: Task:Takenotesfromaveryshortjobtrainingworkshoponhardorsoftskills.
Features:adequaterangeofvocabularyforsimpleeverydaytexts;oralinformationtobereducedisabout5-7details;informaltoformal;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;moderatelydemanding
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
No
Somewhat
Yes
• Importantpoints;conveysaclearmessage
• Accuratedetails:names,ages,time/frequencyexpressions,places,examples,etc.
• Format:pointform;itemizedclearly;bullets/dashes;spacing
• Vocabulary:reproducedorusedaccuratesynonyms
• Structures:goodcontrol;keywords/correctwordorder
• Correctpunctuation
• Correctcapitals
• Correctspelling
• Legible:clearmessage
• Symbols/abbreviatedforms:appropriateuse
Comments:
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CLB5WritingNote-Taking:ReproducingWrittenInformation2Name: Date: Task:Takenotesfromajobad.
Features:adequaterangeofvocabularyformostsimpleeverydaytexts;oralinformationtobereducedisrelativelyshort;print/onlineisabout1page;clearorganization/layout;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;moderatelydemanding;informaltoformal
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
No
Somewhat
Yes
• Importantpointsonly
• Accuratedetails(suchasnames,addresses,numbers,dates,times,hours,prices/wagesdirections,etc.)
• Format:pointformisclear/easytosee;goodspacing
• Vocabulary:reproducedorusedaccuratesynonyms
• Structures:goodcontrol;keywords/correctwordorder
• Correctpunctuation
• Correctcapitals
• Correctspelling
• Legible:clearmessage
• Symbols/abbreviatedforms:appropriateuse
Comments:
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CLB6ListeningCanDoListName:
Date:
Listening Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanunderstandconversationsthatincludemaking/cancellingappointments,apologies,andproblems.
2.Icanunderstandconversationsthatexpressfeelingssuchasregretandcompassion.
3.Icanidentifyexpressionssuchasopenings,pre-closingandclosingsinconversations.
4.Icanidentifythesituationandrelationshipbetweenspeakersinconversations.
5.Icanidentifyemotionalstates,moodsandattitudesfromthetoneofthespeakers.
6.Icantakeamessagewithsomedetailsoverthephone.
7.Icanunderstandandfollowinstructions,evenwhenthestepsarenotinorder.
8.Icanunderstandsuggestions,advice,encouragement,andrequestsinconversationsforinfluencingothers.
9.Icanunderstandshortgroupdiscussionsandmeetingsonfamiliartopics,suchasashortbriefingfromasupervisorinaworkplacemeeting.
10.Icanunderstand10minutepresentationsaboutpersonalexperiences/familiartopics,andidentifyfactsandopinions.
11.Icanpredictwhatwillhappennextinastoryornarration,andmakeinferences.
Notesonhowtousethisform:
1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclassasyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB6ListeningIInteractingWithOthersName: Date: Task: Listen to two old friends talk, and express
feelingsabout,recentactivitiesintheirlives.
Features:facetoface,overphone,digital;generallyfamiliar,personallyrelevanttopics;someabstractconcepts;informal,generallyconcretelanguagew/someabstractelements;rangeofcommonvocabulary;commonidioms;slowtonormalrate;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainideas
□ Identifyspecificfactualdetails□ Identifyimpliedmeanings
□ Identifyexpressionsofopenings,re-closing,closings,andleave-takings,ifappl.□ Identifyformalandcasualstyle
□ Identifylanguagefunction(i.e.givingexcusesorapologies,cancelling)□ Identifysituationandrelationshipbetweenspeakers□ Identifysomefeelingssuchasregret,
□ Identifymood,attitudeandemotionalstatesfromtoneandintonation
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB6ListeningIIComprehendingInstructionsName: Date: Task:Listentoafrienddiscusshowtoprepare
for,andfollow-upfrom,ajobinterview.
Features:facetoface,overphone,digital;informal,generallyconcretelanguagewithsomeabstractelements;instructionsareclearandexplicitbutnotalwayspresentedstepbystep;about9–10stepswithupto12details;rangeofcommonvocabulary;commonidioms;slowtonormalrate;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Demonstrateactivelistening,ifapplicable
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifyfactual/supportingdetails□ Identifywordsforsequence,andothercuestoinferorder□ Understandscommonvocabularyandidioms
□ Understandfunctionorintentionofcommunication
□ Seekclarificationandconfirmation,ifrequired
□ Understandlevelofformalityand/orstyle
□ Respondwithactiontodirectionsandinstructions,ifapplicable/possible
□TaskAchieved:MeetallormostofthetaskrequirementsComments:
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CLB6ListeningIIIGettingThingsDoneName: Date: Task:Listentoajobinterview.
Features:facetoface,overphone,digital;someabstractconcepts;informal,generallyconcretelanguagew/someabstractelements;rangeofcommonvocabulary;commonidioms;slowtonormalrate;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifyfactual/supportingdetails□ Identifykeywordsandexpressions□ Identifyimpliedmeanings
□ Understandcommonvocabularyandidioms
□ Identifywordsforcomparison,contrast,conditionandresult
□ Interpretfacts,advice,suggestionsandopinions□ Recognizelevelofformality
□ Understandfunctionorintentofcommunication
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB6ListeningIndictors Name:____________________________________
Indicator Dates
□ Demonstrateactivelistening(eyecontact,nod,tilthead)
□ Makebriefresponses(uhhuh,yes,really?)
□ Askrelevantquestions(toclarify/confirmunderstanding)
□ Repeatideasorinstructionsaccurately
□ Understandquestionandprovideaccurateanswer
□ Paraphraseideas
□ Avoidinterruptingformostpart
□ Addsupportivecomments
□ Understandwhen/howtotaketurns
□ Recognizesignals(i.e.endofconversation,turn-taking)
□ Followeverydayclassroominstructions
Comments:*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsoflearners’abilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalsupport/evidence
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CLB6ListeningIVComprehendingInformation1
Name: Date: Task:Listentoagroupofstudentsdiscussingwhethertogotolocalprotestaboutlanduse.
Feature:facetoface,overphone,digital;someabstractconcepts;informal,generallyconcretelanguagewithsomeabstractelements;rangeofcommonvocabulary;commonidioms;slowtonormalrate;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ identifymainidea
□ Identifytopic-specificwords,phrases,expressions□ Identifyfactualdetails□ Identifyimpliedmeanings
□ Identifycommonidiomaticexpressionssuchas__________________________
________________________________________________________________
□ Identifyfactandopinion□ Interpretsignalsforcollaboration,turn-taking,andinterruption□ Predictwhatwillhappennext□ Makesomeinferences
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB6ListeningIVComprehendingInformation2:Presentations
Name: Date: Task:Listentoapresentationonteambuilding.
Feature:facetoface,overphone,digital;someabstractconcepts;informal,generallyconcretelanguagewithsomeabstractelements;rangeofcommonvocabulary;commonidioms;slowtonormalrate;moderatelydemanding;uptoabout10minutes
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ identifymainideas
□ Identifytopic-specificwords,phrases,expressions□ Identifyfactual/supportingdetails□ Identifyimpliedmeanings
□ Identifycommonidiomaticexpressions
□ identifywordsandphrasesforcauseandeffect□ Identifyfactandopinion□ Interpretfactualinformation,explanations,andopinions
□ Predictwhatwillhappennext(innarratives)□ Makesomeinferences
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB6ReadingCanDoListName:
Date:
Reading Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanreadanemailorotheronlinemessagethatconveysannouncements,cancellations,orupdates.
2.Icanreadanemailthatextendsanapologyandgivesreasons,oraninvitationforalargesocial/workevent.
3.Icanreadinstructionstouseachemicalproduct,submitanapplication,cancelareservation,orlearnhowtodosomething.(about10steps)
4.Icanreadacoursecalendar,map,directoryorwebsitemenutoselectasuitableprogram,activityorproduct,ortofindinformationthatIneed.
5.Icanreadabusinessorservicetextthatcontainsadvice,requests,ordetailedspecifications.
6.Icanreadabusinesslettertodeterminewhatneedstobedone,oracoverlettertodeterminesuitabilityforajob.
7.Icanreadanonlinearticle,newsletterordocument.
8.Icanreadadescriptiveornarrativetextonafamiliartopic.
9.Icanunderstandandexplaininformationinatable,diagram,graph,orwebsitemenu.
10.Icanaccessonlinereferencesourcestofindandcomparerelevantinformation.
Notesonhowtousethisform:
1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclass,asyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB6ReadingHistoricalAttractions:ComprehendingInformation3Name: Date: Task:Locateinformationon2historical
attractionsanddecidewhichonetovisitwithayoungfamilyoffour.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concrete,literal,commonlanguage;someabstract/specializedvocabulary;occasionalidiom;occasionallysupportedbyvisuals;formatted/continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;moderatelydemandingHolistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
Yes
Somewhat
No
• Find2historicalattractionsbyscanninghomepagelists/menus,andinsidelistofattractions
• Findandrecordspecificrelevantinformationfromeachsite
• Identifyratingsandrankings(#sandadjectives)
• Identifywhichattractionhasthebetterreviewsoverall;supportwithexamples/wordsfromtext
• Comparefactsandmakeachoicebasedonneedsandfacts
• Reasons:valid,appropriate,accurate
Comments:
*Usethisassessmentformtoevaluatetheinformation/taskrecordedonthechartonthenextpage
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CLB6ReadingHistoricalAttractionsChart:ComprehendingInformation3Instructions:Insteadoftravellingthisyear,youaregoingtohavea“staycation.”YouareinterestedinlearningaboutCalgary’s/Alberta’shistoryandwouldliketovisitalocalattraction,butyouneedtoreadsomeinformationandreviewstomakethebestchoice.Itisimportantthatyour2children,whoare6and8yearsold,havelotsoffunandplentyofthingstodotheentireday!Research2historicalattractionsandtakenotesinthechartbelow.Thenchoosethebestplace,andwriteyourreasonsforyourchoiceonthefollowingpage. Attraction1 Attraction2
Nameandlocation
Hours
Months/daysopen
Phonenumber
Admissioncosts
Someactivities
Ranked#
Reviews:
*Convertingthischartto“landscapeformat”willprovideadditionalspaceforinformation
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Choice:____________________________________________________________________________
Reasons:
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
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CLB6ReadingIInteractingWithOthersName:
Date: Task:Readaninvitationtoacommunityserviceawardsceremony.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concrete,literaldescriptivecommonlanguage;someabstractspecializedvocabulary;occasionalidiomsorsupportedbyvisuals;continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrative/descriptive/literarytext;uptoabout2pages;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifyspecificfactualdetails□ Identifysomeimpliedmeanings
□ Identifyreader/writerrelationship□ Identifywordsbyguessingfromcontext
□ Identifywriter’smoodandattitude
□ Understandpurposeofmessage
□ Identifythesituationorcontext
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB6ReadingIIComprehendingInstructionsName: Date: Task:Readabrochureonhowtosaveonwater
usage.
Feature:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concrete,literaldescriptivecommonlanguage;someabstract/specializedvocabulary;occasionalidioms;supportedbyvisuals;instructionsareclearandexplicit;about10steps;mayincludenarrativetext;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Interpretcorrectorderofsteps□ Identifylocationsignals,ifapplicable□ Identifypurposeofthetext□ Identifyspecificdetails□ Understandorganizationfeatures(bullets,#s,headings)□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Makeinferencesaboutcauseandeffect
□ Followinstructions,ifapplicable/possibleComments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB6ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone1Name: Date: Task:Readacollegecoursescheduleforspecific
information.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concrete,literaldescriptivecommonlanguage;someabstractspecializedvocabulary;occasionalidioms;maybesupportedbyvisuals;formattedtextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrative/descriptivetext;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifylayoutandorganization□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Identifymainideaoftext
□ Scanfor2or3piecesofspecificimportantinformation
□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Respondappropriately/correctly,ifapplicable
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB6ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone2Name: Date: Task: Readacoverletterforajobanddecideon
candidate’ssuitabilityforthepostedjob.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concreteliterallanguage;someabstractorspecializedvocabulary;formattedtextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrative/descriptivetext;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeorintentoftext□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifyfactualdetails□ Identifysomeimplied(inferredmeanings)
□ Identifywriter’smood,intention,andattitude,ifapplicable
□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Recognizeslevelofformality,ifapplicable
□ Makecorrectchoice/decision
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB6ReadingIVComprehendingInformation1Name: Date: Task:Readablogaboutdonatingonline.
Feature:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concrete,literaldescriptivecommonlanguage;someabstract/specializedvocabulary;occasionalidiomsorsupportedbyvisuals;continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrative/descriptive/literarytexts;uptoabout2pages;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Identifyorganizationoftext□ Identifymainideas
□ Identifyimportantdetails
□ Identifylinksbetweenparagraphs,ifapplicable□ Distinguishfactsfromopinions
□ Retellorsummarizetext
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB6ReadingIVComprehendingInformation2Name: Date: Task:Readatextandatableonwateruse
restrictions.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concrete,literaldescriptivecommonlanguage;someabstract/specializedvocabulary;occasionalidioms;maybesupportedbyvisuals;formattedtextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrative/descriptivetext;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifytypeofformattedtext(i.e.barorlinegraph,table,diagram,piechart)
□ Identifyoverallmeaningormainideaoftext
□ Identifypartsoftext(i.e.columns/rows)
□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Identifykeydetails□ Comparefacts
□ Interprettheinformation
□ Makeachoiceordecisionbasedonfacts
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB6ReadingIVComprehendingInformation3Name: Date: Task:Useonlinejobbankstolocatekey
informationaboutspecificoccupations.
Features:paper-based,digital,online;mostlyfactual,concrete,literaldescriptivecommonlanguage;someabstract/specializedvocabulary;occasionalidiomsorsupportedbyvisuals;formatted/continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrative/descriptive/literarytext;uptoabout2pages;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Userelevantterms/menustoaccess2-3specificreferencesites
□ Locatespecificinformation
□ Recordrequiredinformationfromsites
□ Guessthemeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Identifytypeandpartsoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Compareandcontrastfacts
□ Makeappropriatedecisionbasedonfacts
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB6SpeakingApology:InteractingwithOthersName: Date: Task:Openaconversationwithasupervisor,
andapologizeforbeinglatefor/missingatrainingsessionormeeting.
Feature:facetoface,overphone,digital;informaltosomewhatformal,connecteddiscourse;everydayvocabularymayusesomecommonidioms;slowtonormalpacewithafewhesitations;moderatelydemanding
Yes
SomeWhat
No
• Openconversation:appropriategreeting;askifitisagoodtimeorifpersonhasafewminutestotalk
• Apologize:offerapologyandacknowledgeresponsibility(i.e.I’mreallysorryformissingourmeetingthisafternoonat2:00.)
• Explainreason:providereasonwithafewdetails;short,accurate,honest;toomany/verypersonalareinappropriate
• Offerofrepair:makerequesttoreschedule,makeuptime,etc.(i.e.Iwaswonderingif…/Would3:00pmtomorrowbeokay?)
• Promisetocommit:Thankperson,andconfirmtime/date(i.e.Thankyou.I’llbethereat3:00nextTuesday.)
• Vocabulary:connected;somecollocations;appropriateexpressionsandregister(somewhatformal)
• Grammar:usemodalsforrequest;futuretenseforpromise
• Pronunciation:reasonablyfluent;intonationforsincerity/request
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLBSpeakingCanDoListName: Date:
Speaking Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanopen,maintainashortconversationthatincludessmalltalk,andclose.
2.Icanintroduceapersontoasmallfamiliargroupofpeople.
3.Icaninterruptappropriatelyinaconversation.
4.Icanexpressapologies,excuses,andopinionsinconversations.
5.Icanmakesuggestionsorarrangementsinconversations.
6.Icantalkonthephoneaboutfamiliarandroutinematters.
7.Icanleaveanaccuratetelephonemessageinsomedetail.
8.Icangiveclearinstructionsanddirectionsfortechnicalandnon-technicaltasks,proceduresorprocesses.
9.Icangiveextendedwarnings,suggestions,andadviceinapoliteway.
10.Icanparticipateinsmallgroupdiscussionsandexpressmyopinionsandfeelings.
11.Icanexpressreservations,approval/disapproval,andpossibilitiesingroupdiscussions.
12.Icandescribeaprocess,tellastory,orcompareevents,jobsorproceduresina10minutepresentation.
Notesonhowtousethisform:1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclass(i.e.Icanunderstandhope,appreciation,satisfaction,and/orapproval…)asyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB6SpeakingGivingSuggestions:GettingThingsDone
Name: Date: Task:Givesuggestionstoafriendonhowtopreparefor,andfollow-upfrom,ajobinterview,andpredicttheconsequencesofnotfollowingthrough.
Features:facetoface;onphone;digital;one-on-onorinsmallgroups;informaltosomewhatformal,connecteddiscourse;rangeofeverydayvocabulary;someidiomaticlanguage;speechisslowtonormalpacewithafewhesitations;moderatelydemanding
Yes
NotQuite
No
• Openconversationappropriately
• Listenactivelytoproblem/situation/request
• Offerarangeofsuggestions
• Providereasons/examples/supportforsuggestions
• Usemodals,setexpressions,If-clausesforappropriatelevelofpoliteness
• Predictconsequencesofnotfollowingthrough
• Closeconversation
• Grammar:somevarietyofstructures;developingcontrolofcomplexones
• Language:appropriatevocabulary,register,someidioms,somecause/effectconnectors
• Pronunciation:reasonablyfluent
□TaskAchieved:Meetsmostorallofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB6SpeakingIndicators Name:__________________________________
Indicator Dates
□ Openconversation
□ Maintainconversation
□ Closeconversation
□ Usesmalltalkexpressions
□ Respondwelltosmalltalkexpressions
□ Addsupportivecomment
□ Taketurns
□ Interruptappropriately
□ Askclarifyingquestions/confirmunderstanding
□ Makeeyecontactandnodstoshowinterest
□ Expressopinionsandfeelingsappropriately
□ Disagreeappropriately
□ Expresspoliteness(i.e.modalsandotherexpressions)
Comments:*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsorlearners’abilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalsupport/evidence
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CLB6SpeakingInstructions:GivingInstructions
Name: Date: Task:Giveinstructionstoafriendonhowtofindoutif his/her family qualifies for financial assistance forleisurecentresorothercityservices.
Features:facetoface,onphone;one-on-oneorsmallgroups;informaltosomewhatformal,connecteddiscoursewithadequatedetails;aboutupto9-10steps;moderatelydemanding
Holistic Specifics RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic Specifics RatingCorrectsequenceofstepsUsesequencers
4321
GrammarUsecorrectstructuresfortaskSomevarietyofsentences
4321
ClearreferencesUseclearreferences
4321
VocabularyUseappropriate/correctformsShowrangeofeverydayvocabulary
4321
PronunciationReasonablyfluentUsesequencingintonation
4321
ChecktoconfirmTrytoensurelistenerunderstands
4321
Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB6SpeakingInterview-Meeting:SharingInformation1Name: Date: Task: In ameetingwith a volunteer coordinator or
recruiting officer, explain reasons for wanting tovolunteer,discussabilities,skills,orexperience,andgiveopinionaboutsuitabilityforexistingposition.
Features:facetoface,onphone;digital;one-on-one;informaltosomewhatformal,connectedlanguage;arangeofeverydayvocabularywithsomeidioms;slowtonormalrateafewhesitations;moderatelydemanding
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
NoNotquiteYes
Analytic Rating
No
Somewhat
Yes• Explainreasonsforwantingtovolunteer/work
• Describeskills,abilities,orexperiencethatrelatetoposition
• Expressopinionaboutsuitabilityforpositionandgivereason
• Ask/answeranyrelevantorclarifyingquestions
• Repeatinformation,ifneeded
• Grammar:appropriatefortask;somevarietyofstructures
• Language:appropriatevocabulary;actionverbs,participles,etc.
• Pronunciation:reasonablyfluent
• Pragmatics:appropriateregister,bridges,fillers,softeners,
Comments:
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CLB6SpeakingPhoneMessages:InteractingwithOthers2Name: Date: Task:Leaveamessagetorescheduleamovie
nightwithafriend,makeanewsuggestion,andaskforacallback/confirmation/topassthemessageon.
Features:overphone,digital;informaltosomewhatformal,connecteddiscourse;everydayvocabulary;mayusesomecommonidioms;slowtonormalpacewithafewhesitations;moderatelydemanding;3-5details
Yes
SomeWhat
No
• Open,identifyself,greetscaller
• Givepurposeofcallandreason
• Leavemessagewithaccuratedetails(3-5)
• Requesttoconfirm/callback/passonmessage,ifapplicable
• Givephonenumber
• Closeappropriately
• Pronunciation:reasonablyfluentandclear
• Language:appropriatevocabulary,register
TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB6SpeakingPresentations:SharingInformation2Name: Date: Task:Giveapresentationontheprocessand
importanceofnetworkingforsocialandemploymentreasons.
Features:facetoface;infamiliargroups;connected,informaltoformaldiscourse;arangeofeverydayvocabularywithsomeidiomaticlanguage;slowtonormalpacewithafewhesitations;uptoabout7minuteslongandsupportedwithpicturesandothervisuals
Holistic Rating
AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic RatingIStructure
Greet/welcomeaudience 4321Introduction,developmentandconclusion 4321IILanguage
Vocabulary:everydayvocabulary;appropriate;mayincludesomeidioms 4321Details:adequatefortask 4321Connecteddiscourse:useappropriateconnectivewords/phrases 4321Sentences:somevariety;developingcontrolofcomplexsentences 4321Grammar:useproper/correcttensesfortask 4321
Register:informalorformalstyle;appropriateforaudience 4321Pronunciation:reasonablyfluentw/someawarenessofvolume,rate,pauses 4321IIINon-VerbalLanguage
BodyLanguage:someawarenessofeyecontactandbodylanguage 4321Visuals:Handlevisual/exhibit,ifapplicable 4321Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB6WritingCanDoListName: Date:
Writing Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanwriteashortemailtocancelanappointment,expressdisappointment,and/orapologize.
2.Icanwriteashortmessagetoexpressappreciationand/orofferassistancetoateacher,co-worker,orvolunteercommittee.
3.Icanwriteapersonalmessagetocongratulatesomeoneorthanksomeoneforafavour.
4.Icanwritedown7-8detailsfromshortrecordedpersonalorcompanymessages,podcastsororalpresentations.
5.Icantakepointformnotesfromabout1.5pagesofwritten/onlineinformation,andsummarizekeypointswithaccuratedetails.
6.Icanwriteshortbusinessemailsforroutinepurposes:torequest/giveinformation,askpermissiontoworkfromhome,re-scheduleameeting,orofferassistancewithataskorjob.
7.Icanwriteashortcoverlettertoaccompanyaresumeand/orapplication
8.Icanwriteshortbusinesslettersforvariouspurposes:cancelamembership,requestarefundforadefectiveproduct,orrequestinformationortranscriptfromauniversity.
9.Icanfilloutformsthathave30-40itemswithdetailedpersonalinformation.
10.Icanwrite1-2paragraphstorelateafamiliarpastevent,astory,adetaileddescription,ortocomparepeople,things,routines,orprocedures
Notesonhowtousethisform:1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclassasyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid/willdo.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB6WritingCoverLetter:GettingThingsDone1Name: Date: Task:Writeashortcoverlettertoaccompanya
jobapplicationformorresume.
Features:goodrangeofvocabularyforsimpleeverydaytexts;about2paragraph;clearlyexpressedmainidea;somesupportingdetails;goodsimplestructures;developingcontrolofcomplexones;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;moderatelydemandingcontexts;informaltoformal
Holistic RatingAbletoachievetask:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic RatingICoverLetterConventions
Sender’saddress 4321Date:appropriateform 4321Nameandtitleofrecipient 4321Companynameandaddress 4321Jobtitleandreference/competition#,ifappl. 4321Salutationandclose:appropriate 4321Openingsentencegivespurposeofletter:applyforspecificposition 4321Paragraphstructure:fewsentences 4321IContent
Message:conveysintention;showsapplicantisagoodfit 4321Details:brieflymentionsskills/qualifications/experienceforspecificjob 4321Vocabulary:goodrange;connectivewords/phrases 4321Register:conveyssenseofaudience;positive,professionaltone 4321IIIGrammar
Goodcontrolofsimplesentences;developingcontrolofcomplexones 4321Correcttenses/forms 4321IVPunctuation,capitalsandspelling
Colonaftergreeting;commaafterclose 4321Periodsatendofsentences 4321Capitalsatbeginningofsentencesandpropernames 4321Correctspelling 4321Comments:
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CLB6WritingEmailsName: Date: Task:Writeafollow-upthankyouemailafter
ajoborinformationinterview.
Features:goodrangeofvocabularyforsimpleeverydaytexts;about1or2paragraphswithclearlyexpressedmainideaandsomesupportingdetails;goodsimplestructures;developingcontrolwithcomplexones;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;moderatelydemanding;informaltoformal;limitedrangeofidiomaticlanguage
Holistic RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic RatingTo:andSubject:Completeandaccurate
4321
Salutation/NameAppropriateandaccurate
4321
AdequateparagraphstructureUsetopicsentence,body,conclusion
4321
ContentClearlyexpressmainideasupportedwithsomedetail;conveysintendedmeaning;relevanttosituation
4321
RegisterConveysappropriatetone
4321
VocabularyGoodrange;appropriateuseofconnectivewordsandphrases
4321
Sociolinguisticlanguage,ifappl.Usealimitedrangeofnaturalidioms,culturalreferences,figuresofspeech
4321
GrammarGoodcontrolofsimplestructures;developingcontrolwithcomplexones
4321
ComplimentarycloseandnameAppropriate
4321
MechanicsAdequatecontrolofspelling,punctuationandformat
4321
Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB6WritingIndicators Name:____________________________________
Indicator Dates
□ Conveyintendedmeaning
□ Addresspurposeofwriting
□ Useappropriateandrelevantlanguageandcontent
□ Expressmainidea
□ Supportmainideawithsomedetails
□ Useappropriateconnectivewordsandphrases
□ Adequatecontrolofmechanics(spelling,punctuation,format)
□ Provideintroduction,development,conclusion—adequateparagraphstructure
□ Conveyasenseofaudience
Comments:
*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsoflearners’abilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalsupport/evidence
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CLB6WritingParagraph:SharingInformationName: Date: Task:Writeaself-evaluationforjobperformance
overpast12months.
Features:goodrangeofvocabularyforsimpleeverydaytexts;informaltoformal;uptoabout2paragraph;clearlyexpressedmainidea;somesupportingdetails;goodsimplestructures;developingcontrolofcomplexones;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;moderatelydemandingcontexts
Holistic RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic RatingAdequateparagraphstructureIntroduction,development,conclusion
4321
GoodtopicsentencesClearlyexpressmainideaorpurpose;topic+controllingidea(opinion)
4321
GoodconcludingsentenceSignalend/referencetofuture
4321
ContentMainideassupportedwithsomedetails;accuratecomparisonsinclearsequence
4321
VocabularyGoodrange;limitedrangeofnaturalidiomsappropriatetocontext,ifappl.
4321
CoherenceAppropriateconnectivewords/phrases;showcontrast(i.e.past/present/future)
4321
GrammarCorrectforms;goodcontrolofsimpleforms;developingcontrolofcomplexones
4321
RegisterShowssomeawarenessofaudience,context,formalityrequiredforworkplacedocument
4321
MechanicsAdequatecontrolofspelling,punctuationandformat
4321
Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB6WritingNote-Taking:ReproducingOralInformationName: Date: Task:Takenotesonaradioprogramaboutasking
forpromotion.Createpointformoutlinefromnotes.
Features:goodrangeofvocabularyforsimpleeverydaytexts;oralinformationtobereducedisabout7-8detailsoruptoabout10minutes;informaltoformal;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
No
Somewhat
Yes
• Importantpointsonly
• Accuratedetails:names,addresses,dates,times,timeexpressions,frequencyexpressions,etc.
• Format:pointform;itemizedclearly;bullets/dashes;spacing
• Vocabulary:reproducedorusedaccuratesynonyms
• Structures:goodcontrol;keywords/correctwordorder
• Correctpunctuation
• Correctcapitals
• Correctspelling
• Legible:clearmessage
• Symbols/abbreviatedforms:appropriateuse
Comments:
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CLB6WritingOutlines:ReproducingWrittenInformationName: Date: Task:Takenotesonanarticleaboutworkplace
habitsandcreateapointformoutline.
Features:goodrangeofvocabularyforsimpleeverydaytexts;printoronlineinformationtobereducedisabout1.5pages;clearorganizationandlayout;informaltoformal;adequatecontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;moderatelydemanding
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
No
Somewhat
Yes
• Outlinecontent:topicsentence,mainpoints/ideas,supportingdetails,concludingsentence
• Outlineformat:itemizedclearlywithnumbers/letters;goodspacing
• Grammarstructures:goodcontrolofsentences(topic,mainideas,conclusion),phrasesandkeywords(supportingdetails)
• Importantpointsonly
• Accuratedetails:names,addresses,dates,times,anddirections,etc.
• Vocabulary:reproducedorusedaccuratesynonyms
• Correctpunctuation
• Correctcapitals
• Correctspelling
• Legible:easytoread
Comments:
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CLB7ListeningCanDoListName:
Date:
Listening Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanunderstandappreciation,satisfaction,andapprovalinconversations.
2.Icanunderstandcomplaints,dissatisfaction,anddisapprovalinconversations.
3.Icanidentifythesituationandrelationshipbetweenspeakersinconversations.
4.Icanidentifyemotionalstate,moodandattitudefromthetoneofthespeakers.
5.Icantakeadetailedmessageoverthephone.
6.Icanunderstandandfollowdetailedinstructions,evenwhenthestepsarenotinorder.
7.Icanunderstandrequests,reminders,ordersandpleasinconversationsforinfluencingothers.
8.Icanunderstandshortgroupdiscussionsandmeetingsonfamiliartopics.
9.Icanunderstand12-15minutepresentationsaboutpersonalexperiences/familiartopicsevenwhentheinformationisnotinorder,andidentifyfactsandopinions.
10.Icanidentifycomparisonsandcontrastsinpresentations(i.e.2differentculturesorjobs),andmakeinferences.
Notesonhowtousethisform:1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclass(i.e.Icanunderstandhope,appreciation,satisfaction,and/orapproval…)asyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Usethisdocumentasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasksthataddressthosecompetencies.Oryoumaywishtophotocopythisdocumenteachtimeyouneedit..
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CLB7ListeningIInteractingWithOthersName: Date: Task: Listen to an operations manager give
constructive criticism during a performanceevaluationmeetingwithanemployee.
Features:facetoface,onphone,digital;speechisclear,atnormalpace;informaltosemi-formal,connecteddiscourse;languageisconcreteorabstract;sometimesspecializedwithexpandedrangeofvocabulary;somelesscommonidioms;moderateinlength
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainideas
□ Identifyimpliedmeanings
□ Identifystatedorunspecifieddetails□ Identifylanguagefunction□ Identifylevelofformalityand/orstyle
□ Identifyemotionalstate,mood,attitudefromtoneandintonation
□ Interpretfeelingssuchasgratitude,hopeandappreciation□ Identifysituationandrelationshipbetweenspeakers□ Interpretsvocabularyandsomelesscommonidiomaticexpressions
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB7ListeningIIComprehendingInstructionsName: Date: Task: Listentoapsychologist talkabouthowto
locateafamilycounsellorortherapist.Thenparaphraseinstructions.
Features:facetoface,onphone,digital;speechisclear,atnormalpace;informaltosemi-formal,connecteddiscourse;instructionsareclear,explicit,about10-12steps,butnotalwaysinorder;languageisconcreteorabstract;sometimesspecializedwithsomelesscommonidiom
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Demonstrateactivelistening,ifapplicable
□ Identifykeywordsandexpressions□ Identifyfactual/supportingdetails□ Identifysequenceorcohesivewords,orothercuestoinferorder□ Understandfunctionorintentofcommunication
□ Seekclarificationandconfirmation,ifrequired
□ Understandexpandedrangeofvocabularyandcommonidioms
□ Understandlevelofformalityand/orstyle
□ Respondwithactiontodirectionsandinstructions,ifapplicable/possible
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB7ListeningIIIGettingThingsDone
Name: Date: Task:Listento3peopledebatewhetherwe
shouldpaymoretaxonfastfood.
Features:face-toface,phone,digital;speechisclear,atnormalpace;informaltosemi-formal,connecteddiscourselanguageisconcreteorabstract;sometimesspecializedwithexpandedrangeofvocabulary;somelesscommonidioms;moderateinlength
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifyfactual/supportingdetails□ Identifykeywordsandexpressions□ Identifyimpliedmeanings
□ Identifywordstoindicatecauseandeffect,orconditionandresult□ Understandverycommonidiomaticlanguage
□ Interpretsfunctionssuchasrequests,reminders,orders,pleas,etc.
□ Predictsconsequencesandoutcomes,ifapplicable
□ TaskAchieved:MeetallormostofthetaskrequirementsComments:
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CLB7ListeningIndicators Name:____________________________________
Indicator Dates
□ Demonstrateactivelistening(eyecontact,nod,tilthead)
□ Makebriefresponses(uhhuh,yes,really?)
□ Askrelevantquestions(toclarify/confirmunderstanding)
□ Repeatideasorinstructionsaccurately
□ Understandquestionandprovideaccurateanswer
□ Paraphraseideas
□ Avoidinterruptingformostpart
□ Addsupportivecomments
□ Understandwhen/howtotaketurns
□ Recognizesignals(i.e.endofconversation,turn-taking)
□ Followeverydayclassroominstructions
□ Makeinferences
Comments:
*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsoflearners’abilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalsupport/evidence
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CLB7ListeningIVComprehendingInformation1or2Name: Date: Task:ListentoaninterviewwithBarbaraSher,a
careercounsellor,ontheimportanceoffulfillingone’spassion.
Features:facetoface,phone,digital;speechisclear,atnormalpace;informaltosemi-formal,connecteddiscourse;languageisconcreteorabstract;sometimesspecializedwithexpandedrangeofvocabulary,lesscommonidiom;moderateinlength
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainideas
□ Identifyfactual/supportingdetails□ Makeinferences
□ Understandcommonidiomaticlanguage
□ Identifyrhetoricallanguage□ Identifychronologicalorderandsequence□ Identifycomparisonandcontrast,orcauseandeffect
□ Identifyfactsvs.opinions□ Interpretsfactualinformationandexplanations
□ Identifylevelofformalityand/orstyle
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostoftaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB7ReadingCanDoListName:
Date:
Reading Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanreadanemailorotheronlinemessagethatconveyshope,satisfactionorappreciation.
2.Icanreadanemailorotheronlinemessagethatconveysdissatisfactionorcomplaint.
3.Icanreadinstructionstoassembleorrepairanitem,performacomputerfunctionorothertechnicaltask,orlearnhowtodosomething.(about10-13steps)
4.Icanreadacoursecalendar,anextensivedirectory,orcomplexwebsitemenutoobtaininformationfrompublicadvisories,notices,newsletters,orbulletins.
5.Icanreadabusinessorservicetextthatcontainsassessments,evaluations,oradvice.
6.Icanreadabusinesslettertodeterminewhatactionneedstobetaken.
7.Icanreadanextendedonlinearticle,researchreport,ordocument.
8.Icanreadanextendeddescriptiveornarrativetextonafamiliartopic.
9.Icanunderstandandexplaininformationinatable,diagram,graph,flowchartorwebsitemenu.
10.Icanlocate,compareandintegraterelevantinformationfromonlinereferencesources.
Notesonhowtousethisform:
1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclass,asyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks
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CLB7ReadingIInteractingWithOthersName: Date: Task:Readaletterofcomplaintregardingthe
practicesatachild’sspringcamp.
Features:paper-based,digital/online;factual,descriptiveorargumentativetextwithopinions,explicitandimplicitmeanings;concrete,abstract,orspecializedvocabulary;someidioms;continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifymainidea
□ Identifyspecificfactualdetails□ Identifyimpliedmeanings
□ Identifyreader/writerrelationship□ Identifywordsbyguessingfromcontext
□ Identifywriter’smoodandattitude
□ Understandpurposeofmessage
□ Identifythecontext,registerandstyle
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB7ReadingIIComprehendingInstructionsName: Date: Task:Readinstructionsonhowtoconnecta
laptoptoaprojector.
Feature:paper-based,digital/online;factual/descriptive;concrete,abstractorspecializedvocabulary;someidioms;continuouspartsaremoderatelycomplex;instructions/instructionaltextsareclearandexplicit;about10-13steps
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Interpretscorrectorderofsteps□ Identifylocationsignals,ifapplicable□ Identifypurposeofthetext□ Identifyspecificdetails□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Interpretimpliedmeanings
□ Followsinstructions,ifapplicableorpossible
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB7ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone1Name: Date: Task:Readandcomparetwospecificjobads.
Features:paper-based,digital/online;factual,descriptiveorargumentativetextwithopinions,explicitandimplicitmeanings;concrete,abstract,orspecializedvocabulary;someidioms;formattedandcontinuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;cancontainmultiplesections/subsections
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifylayoutandorganization□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Scanforspecificimportantinformation(3-4pieces)
□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Respondappropriately/correctly,ifapplicable
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB7ReadingIIIGettingThingsDone2Name: Date: Task:Reademployeeself-evaluation.
Features:paper-based,digital/online;factual,descriptiveorargumentativetextwithopinions,explicitandimplicitmeanings;concrete,abstract,orspecializedvocabulary;someidioms;formattedandcontinuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;cancontainmultiplesections/subsections
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifymainideas
□ Identifykeydetails□ Identifysomeimpliedmeanings
□ Identifywriter’spurpose,moodandattitude
□ Guessmeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Makeinferences
Comments:
□ TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB7ReadingIVComprehendingInformation1Name: Date: Task: Readanonlinearticleaboutskills
thatCanadianemployerswant.
Feature:paper-based,digital/online;factual,descriptiveorargumentativetextwithopinions,explicitandimplicitmeanings;concrete,abstract,orspecializedvocabulary;someidioms;continuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;uptoabout4pages
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifytypeoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Identifyorganizationoftext□ Identifymainideas
□ Identifyspecificdetails□ Identifylinksbetweenparagraphs□ Distinguishesfactsfromopinions
□ Evaluateideastomakeconclusions
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB7ReadingIVComprehendingInformation2Name: Date: Task:ReadtableonInterprovincialMinimumWage
Comparisons.
Features:paper-based,digital/online;factual,concrete,orabstract;mayhavespecializedvocabulary;formattedtextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrativetext;moderatelydemanding
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Identifyoverallmeaningoftable
□ Identifytypeandpartsoftext(columns,rows,etc.)
□ Identifyanyadditionalparts□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Identifyspecificinformation
□ Comparefacts
□ Interprettheinformation
□ Understandthesequence,ifapplicableComments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB7ReadingIVComprehendingInformation3Name: Date: Task:Useonlineresourcestolocatethingstodoin
Calgaryforunder$20.
Features:paper-based,digital/online;factual,descriptiveorargumentativetextwithopinions,explicitandimplicitmeanings;concrete,abstract,orspecializedvocabulary;someidioms;formattedandcontinuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;
Checktheindicatorsofabilitythatthelearnerachieved:
□ Userelevantterms/menustoaccessspecificreferencesites
□ Locateandrecordspecificinformation
□ Guessthemeaningofwordsfromcontext
□ Identifytypeandpartsoftext□ Identifypurposeoftext□ Comparefacts(3-4piecesofinformationfromdifferentsources)
□ Makeappropriatedecision,ifappl.
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB7ReadingUniversityChart:ComprehendingInformation3Instructions:Research3differentuniversityresidencesitesandtakenotesinthechartbelow.Thenchoosethebestlivingarrangements,andgivereasonsforyourchoiceonthefollowingpage.
University1 University2 University3Nameofandlocationofresidence
Lengthofresidencecontract
Roomcost
MealPlancost
AdditionalFees
Utilitiesthatareincluded
Other:
*Convertingthischartto“landscapeformat”willprovideadditionalspaceforinformation.Also,specifictaskscenarioorrequirementswillneedtobecreatedinorderforlearnerstomakedecision(i.e.cheapestroom,mostconvenient,etc.)
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Choice:____________________________________________________________________________
Reasons:
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
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CLB7ReadingUniversityComparison:ComprehendingInformation3Name: Date: Task:Access3universitywebsitestocompare
firstyearout-of-provinceresidencecostswithmealplan.
Features:paper-based,digital/online;factual,descriptiveorargumentativetextwithopinions,explicitandimplicitmeanings;concrete,abstract,orspecializedvocabulary;someidioms;formattedandcontinuoustextsaremoderatelycomplex;mayincludenarrativeorpersuasivetext
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
Yes
Somewhat
No
• Find3universityresidencesitesbyscanninghomepage/menus
• Findandrecordspecificrelevantinformationfromeachsite
• Comparefactsandmakeachoicebasedonneedsandfacts
• Find/includeadditionalinformationthatisusefulformakingdecision
• Identifywhichuniversityhasmosteconomicalresidencecosts;supportwithexamples/wordsfromtext
• Reasons:valid,appropriate,accurate
Comments:
*Usethisformtoevaluatetheinformationresearchedandthedecisionmadebylearners.
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CLB7SpeakingCanDoListName: Date:
Speaking Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanopen,maintainashortformalconversation,andclosewith3steps(pre-closing,closing,leave-taking).
2.Icaninterruptappropriatelyandresumeafteraninterruption.
3.Icanexpressandrespondtoappreciation,satisfactionandhopeinconversations.
4.Icanexpressandrespondtodisappointment,dissatisfactionandcomplaintsinconversations.
5.Icanintroduceapersonformallytoagroupofpeople.
6.Icantalkonthephoneaboutfamiliarandroutinematters.
7.Icanleaveanaccuratetelephonemessageinsomedetail.
8.Icangiveclearinstructionsanddirectionsfortechnicalandnon-technicaltasks,proceduresorprocesses.
9.Icangiveextendedwarnings,suggestions,andadviceinapoliteway.
10.Icanparticipateinsmallgroupdiscussionsandexpressmyopinionsandfeelings.
11.Icanexpressreservations,approval/disapproval,andpossibilitiesingroupdiscussions.
12.Icandescribeaprocess,tellastory,orcompareevents,jobsorproceduresina10minutepresentation.
Notesonhowtousethisform:1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclass(i.e.Icanunderstandhope,appreciation,satisfaction,and/orapproval…)asyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Usethisdocumentasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasksthataddressthosecompetencies.Oryoumaywishtophotocopythisdocumenteachtimeyouneedit
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CLB7SpeakingGivingAdvice:GettingThingsDone
Name: Date: Task: Giveextendedsuggestionstoafriendonhowtohelpher/histeenageradapttoanewculture/school/livingarrangement, and give a warning aboutminimizing theproblems.
Features:facetoface,onphone,digital;somewhatunpredictablesituations;connected,informaltoformaldiscourse;concretewithcommonidiomaticlanguage;slowtonormalpacewithfewhesitations;reasonablyfluentformoderatelydemandingtask
Yes
NotQuite
No
• Openconversationappropriately
• Listenactivelytoproblems/concernsoffriend
• Expressfeelingsandconcern
• Offersuggestions,advice,recommendations
• Providereasons/supportforsuggestions
• Usemodalsforappropriatelevelofpoliteness
• Expresswarning(i.e.useconditionals/ifIwereyou…)
• Closeconversation
• Grammar:increasingvarietyofstructures
• Language:appropriatevocabulary,register,idioms
• Pronunciation:reasonablyfluent
□TaskAchieved:Meetsmostorallofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB7SpeakingGivingOpinions:SharingInformation1Name: Date: Task:Discussinsmallgroupswhatconstitutesa
“family”,expressopinions/reservations,andgivesupport.Thensummarizeagroupmember’smainpoints.
Features:facetoface;familiar,concreteandsomeabstracttopics;somewhatunpredictablesituations;informaltoformal,connecteddiscourse;concretewithcommonidiomaticlanguage;speechisslowtonormalwithfewhesitations;reasonablyfluentformoderatelydemandingtask
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
NoNotquiteYes
Analytic Rating
No
Somewhat
Yes
• Introduceopinions:useappropriatepoliteformstobegin
• Stateopinionsclearly
• Offerevidence/supportforopinions:provideadequatedetails
• Taketurns:holdandsharethefloor
• Askandaddressrelevantquestions
• Expressagreement/disagreement/reservationinpoliteway
• Summarizeinformation/ideastoclarifyandconfirmunderstanding,ifneeded
• Summarizemainpointsofagroupmember
• Participateeffectivelywithlittlesupportfromothers
• Pronunciation:adequatelyfluent
Comments:
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CLB7SpeakingIndicators Name:____________________________________
Indicator Dates
□ Openconversation
□ Maintainconversation:asksfollow-upquestions
□ Closeconversation:3steps(pre-closing,closing,leave-taking)
□ Usesmalltalkexpressions(i.e.tagquestion,etc.)
□ Adequateuseofnon-verbalcuesandsignals
□ Changestopicappropriately
□ Interruptappropriately
□ Resumewellafterinterruption
□ Holdsthefloor
□ Repeatandparaphrasetoconfirmunderstanding
□ Expressopinionsanddisagreeappropriately
□ Demonstratepoliteness(i.e.modalsandotherexpressions)
□ Expressideasclarityanddetail
Comments:
*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationoflearners’abilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalsupport/evidence
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CLB7SpeakingIntroducingGuestSpeaker:InteractingwithOthers1Name: Date: Task:Introduceaguestspeakerformallytothe
class.
Features:facetoface;connected,informaltoformaldiscourse;concretewithsomecommonidiomaticlanguage;increasingvarietyofstructures;slowtonormalpacewithfewhesitations;reasonablyfluentformoderatelydemandingtask
Yes
SomeWhat
No
• Greeting:Greetaudienceappropriately(i.e.GoodmorningLadiesandGentlemen.)
• Welcomestatement:Welcomeaudienceappropriately/identifyevent(i.e.Welcometothe5thAnnualListening-SpeakingEvent)
• Backgroundinformation:Giverelevantbackgroundinformation(i.e.Ourspeakertodayisfrom….Shehas…)
• Introducespecifictopic:(i.e.OurspeakerwilltalkaboutarewardingworkplaceexperiencehereinCanada)
• Introducespeaker:Givefullname;reasonablyfluent;attemptaccuratepronunciationofname
(i.e.Ladiesandgentlemen,pleasewelcome…)
• Language:connected;appropriatevocabularyandregister;eyecontact
Comments:
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB7SpeakingPhoneCallInterview:InteractingwithOthers2Name: Date: Task:Callacontacttoarrangean
informationinterview.
Features:overphone,digital;connected,informaltoformaldiscourse;concretewithcommonidiomaticlanguage;slowtonormalpacewithfewhesitations;reasonablyfluentformoderatelydemandingtask
Yes
Somewhat
No
• Greetcallerandidentifyyourself
• Explaintocontacthowyouheardofhim/her
• Givedetailsaboutyourselfandyoursituation
• Statepurposeofcall
• Makerequesttomeetwithcontact:usemodals
• Arrangemeeting:usemodalstosuggest/accepttimeandplace
• Answeranyquestions
• Grammar:usevarietyofappropriatestructuresfortask
• Pronunciation:reasonablyfluent;politeintonationforcall
• Thankandclose
Comments:Fornexttime…
□TaskAchieved:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
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CLB7SpeakingPresentationCompliment-Feedback:InteractingwithOthers1
Name:Presenter’sname:
Date: Task:Respondtopresentation,expressappreciationorsatisfaction,holdthefloor,andthankthespeaker.
Holistic Comments RatingAbletoachievetask:Meetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic Comments RatingFace/addresspresenter Yes No
Identify1thingpresenterdidwellandexpressappreciationorsatisfaction
Yes No
Provideevidence/support/reasonwithdetailsfrompresentation
Yes No
Thankpresenter Yes No
Name:Presenter’sname:
Date: Task: Respond to presentation, expressappreciation or satisfaction, hold the floor, andthankthespeaker.
Holistic Comments RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic Comments RatingFace/addresspresenter Yes No
Identify1thingpresenterdidwellandexpressappreciationorsatisfaction
Yes No
Provideevidence/support/reasonwithdetailsfrompresentation
Yes No
Thankpresenter Yes No
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CLB7SpeakingTroubleshootProblem:GettingThingsDone
Name: Date: Task:Assistaco-workerwhoishavingproblemswiththecomputer/printer/copierandasksforhelp.Troubleshootproblem(speculate)andthenmakefollow-upsuggestionswhenhelpfails.
Features:facetoface,onphone,digital;somewhatunpredictablesituations;connected,informaltoformaldiscourse;concretewithcommonidiomaticlanguage;slowtonormalpacewithfewhesitations;reasonablyfluentformoderatelydemandingtask
Yes
NotQuite
No
• Politelyrespondtorequestforhelp
• Askquestionsaboutproblem;usecommonexpressions(i.e.Haveyouthoughtof…?Whydon’tyoutry…?Whatabout..?)
• Speculateaboutcauses;usemodals(Itcould/mightbe...)
• Offerfollow-upsuggestionswhentroubleshootingfailstoproduceresults;usecommoncausativeexpressions(i.e.Whydon’tyougetITorMarktohelpyou?)
• Apologizefornotbeingabletosolveproblem
• Closeconversationpolitely
• Grammar:increasingvarietyofstructuresingeneral
• Language:appropriatevocabularyandregister;connecteddiscourse
• Pronunciation:reasonablyfluent;supportivetone
□TaskAchieved:Meetsmostorallofthetaskrequirements
Comments:
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CLB7WritingCanDoList
Name:
Date:
Writing Icandothiseasily
Icandothiswithsomeeffort
Icandosomeofthis
Ican’tdothisyet
1.Icanwriteanemailtoexpressappreciationorsatisfactionforafavour,teameffort,orjobwelldone.
2.Icanwriteanemailtoexpressdisappointment,dissatisfactionorcomplaintswithprogress,conditions,productsorbehaviour.
3.Icanwriteapersonalmessagetoexpresssympathyforaloss,orbestwishesandhopeforrecovery.
4.Icanwritedownabout10detailsfromshortrecordedpersonalorcompanymessages,podcastsororalpresentations.
5.Icantakepointformnotesfromabout2pagesofwritten/onlineinformation,andwriteasummaryofthemainideas.
6.Icanwritebusinessemailsforroutinepurposes:topassoninformation,ormakeandrespondtorequests.
7.Icanwritebusinessemailsforlessroutinepurposes:tomakerecommendationsandgivewarnings.
8.Icanwriteaformalbusinesslettertocomplainaboutsomething,expressconcerns,orrequestaneededservice.
9.Icanfilloutformsthathaveupto40itemswithdetailedpersonalinformationandbriefresponses.
10.Icanwrite2-3paragraphstorelatefamiliarevents,compare2things,orgiveadetaileddescriptionofaperson,system,routine,orprocedure.
Notesonhowtousethisform:1.Circle/underlinethosecompetenciesthatyouhavecoveredinclassasyoumaynotwishtoassesseveryitematonce.2.Explainthemeaningofthosecompetenciesandgiveanexampleofanin-classtaskthatyoudid/willdo.3.Elicit/explainthemeaningofeachcategoryofability(i.e.Icandothiseasily,etc.).4.Youcanusethisdocumentatthebeginningandendofterm,orasyoumovethroughthecompetenciesandcompleterealworldtasks.
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CLB7WritingEmailsName: Date: Task:Writeanemailtorequestan
informationalinterview.Features:goodrangeofvocabularyformoderatelycomplextext;2-3paragraphs;clearlyexpressedmainidea;adequatesupportingdetails;adequatecomplexstructures;goodcontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;informaltoformal;arangeofidiomaticlanguage
Holistic Specifics RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic Specifics RatingTo:andSubject:Completeandaccurate
4321
Salutation/NameAppropriateandaccurate
4321
GoodparagraphstructureTopicsentence,developmentofideas,conclusionpresentascoherentwhole
4321
ContentClearlyexpressedmainideas;supportedwithadequatedetails;conveysintendedmeaning
4321
VocabularyGoodrange;appropriateuseofconnectivewords/phrases,idioms
4321
GrammarAdequatecontrolofcomplexstructures;correctverbsforms
4321
ClosingandnameAppropriate
4321
MechanicsGoodcontrolofspelling,punctuationandformat
4321
RegisterMostlyappropriate;expresssomedegreeofdiplomacyandtact,ifappl.
4321
Comments/Notes:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB7WritingFormalLettersName: Date: Task:Writeaformallettertoagovernment
representativetorequestspeedbumpsoradditionaltrafficlightsintheneighbourhood.
Features:goodrangeofvocabularyformoderatelycomplextexts;about2-3paragraphs;clearlyexpressedmainidea;adequatesupportingdetails;adequatecomplexstructures;goodcontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;informaltoformal
Holistic RatingAbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotQuiteNo
Analytic RatingIFormalLetterConventions
Sender’saddress 4321Date:correctform 4321Nameandaddressofthereader 4321Salutationandclose:appropriate 4321Openingsentencethatgivespurposeofletter 4321Body:developed;connected;formsacoherentwhole 4321IContent
Message:conveysintention 4321Details:specificsaboutparticularissue/examples 4321Vocabulary:goodrange;connectivewords/phrases 4321Register:conveyssenseofaudience(mostlyappropriate) 4321IIIGrammar
Adequatecontrolofcomplexstructures 4321Correcttenses/formsfortask 4321IVPunctuation,capitalsandspelling
Colonafteropeninggreeting 4321Periodsatendofsentences 4321Capitalsatbeginningofsentencesandpropernames 4321Correctspelling:goodcontrol 4321Comments:
4=AchievedEasily3=AchievedWithSomeEffort2=PartiallyAchieved1=NotAchieved
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CLB7WritingIndicators Name:____________________________________
Indicators Dates
□ Conveyintendedmeaning
□ Addresspurposeofwriting
□ Useappropriateandrelevantlanguageandcontent
□ Useappropriate/relevantformat
□ Expressmainideas
□ Supportmainideaswithaccuratedetails
□ Usesomecomplexstructures
□ Goodcontrolofmechanics(spelling,punctuation,format)
□ Provideintroduction,development,conclusion—goodparagraphstructure
□ Conveyasenseofaudience
□ Presenttextascoherent,connectedwhole—gooduseofconnectivewordsandphrases
Comments:
*Usethisformtorecorddailyobservationsoflearners’abilitiesinordertoprovideadditionalsupport/evidence
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CLB7WritingNote-Taking:ReproducingOralInformation1Name: Date: Task:Takenoteswhilelisteningtoapresentation
onteambuilding.
Features:goodrangeofvocabulary;moderatelydemanding;oralformationtobereducedisabout10details;presentationsareupto15min;hasclearorganizationandlayout;goodcontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;informaltoformalHolistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
No
Somewhat
Yes
• Importantpointsonly;conveystheessentialinformation
• Accuratedetails:names,addresses,dates,times,frequency,directions,facts,etc.
• Nomajoromissions
• Format:pointform;itemizedclearly;bullets/dashes;spacing
• Vocabulary:reproducedorusedaccuratesynonyms
• Structures:goodcontrolofcomplexones;keywords/phrasesused
• Correctpunctuation
• Correctcapitals
• Correctspelling
• Legible:clearmessage
• Symbols/abbreviatedforms:appropriateuse
Comments:
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CLB7WritingSummaries:ReproducingInformation2Name: Date: Task:Takesnotesfromanonlinearticleon
importanceandmethodsofnetworking.Createasummaryfromthenotes.
Features:goodrangeofvocabulary;moderatelydemanding;printoronlineinformationtobereducedorsummarizedisabout2pages;hasclearorganizationandlayout;goodcontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;informaltoformal
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
No
Somewhat
Yes
• Topicsentence:statenameandmainideaofarticle
• Supportingsentences:answerWhat?When?Where?Why?How?Who?etc.
• Relevantdetailsonly
• Nomajoromissions
• Nopersonalopinionsorthoughts
• Paragraphformat:good,developed,connected,coherenttext
• Concludingstatement:summarizeauthor’sconclusion
• Vocabulary:goodrange;appropriate
• Grammar:adequatecontrolofcomplexsentences
• Mechanics:goodcontrolofspelling,punctuation,capitals,format
Comments:
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CLB7WritingSympathyNote:InteractingwithOthers
Name: Date: Task:Writepersonalnotetosomeonewhohasexperiencealoss,andofferassistance.
Features:goodrangeofvocabulary;about2developed,connectedparagraphs;clearlyexpressedmainideas;adequatesupportingdetails;adequatecomplexstructures;goodcontrolofmechanics;familiaraudience;informaltoformal;registermostlyappropriate
Holistic Rating
• AbletoachievetaskMeetallormostofthetaskrequirements
YesNotquiteNo
Analytic Rating
No
Somewhat
Yes
• Properdateformat
• Salutationandname:appropriateandaccurate
• Paragraphstructure:developedandcoherent
• Vocabulary:goodrange;useofconnectors
• Register:moreformal;tactfulandappropriate(euphemisms)
• Grammar:adequatecontrolofcomplexstructures;correctformsfortask
• Closingandname:appropriateandaccurate
• Mechanics:goodcontrolofspelling,punctuation,format
• Function:clearlyexpresssympathyandmakeoffertohelp
Comments:
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