Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

24 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 simple phrases and some very short, simple sentences • write very common, everyday words „ Complete short, simple forms. „ Write short, simple social messages. „ Write a few words to complete short sentences or answer questions about me. „ Copy 3-5 short, simple sentences. „ Copy lists with 10-15 items. © 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