Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

23 Canadian Language Benchmarks: ESL Literacy Writing At this Benchmark, I can: When: ! • the topic is very familiar • someone helps me • I write for a familiar person • write the alphabet and numbers • write some very common, everyday words „ Copy numbers, simple lists of words, or very short, simple sentences. „ Write very short, simple social messages. „ Complete very short, simple forms. „ Complete 3-5 very short, simple sentences about me. © 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 1