Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

19 Canadian Language Benchmarks: ESL Literacy Reading At this Benchmark, I can: When: ! Party for Uzma on May 8. Apples on sale until Friday. Wet hands. Dry hands thoroughly. Wash with soap for 20 seconds. Use towel to turn off tap. • the topic is very familiar • there are some pictures • the words are very easy to read • I use a dictionary in my language • read common, everyday words and phrases • read some very short, simple sentences „ Find some information in very simple forms, maps, signs, and labels. „ Understand very short, simple messages. „ Understand simple information about everyday topics. „ Understand short, simple instructions with up to 4 steps. © 2013 Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks The Can Do Statements are intended to help learners understand the Canadian Language Benchmark levels; they are not intended for assessment purposes. For the Canadian Language Benchmark Online Self-Assessment, visit www.CLB-OSA.ca . For further details on the Canadian Language Benchmarks, consult the CLB document, available online at www.language.ca . The Can Do Statements were developed with support from the Province of Manitoba and the Government of Canada. Benchmark Canadian Language Benchmarks Can Do Statements 2