Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

25 Canadian Language Benchmarks: ESL Literacy Writing At this Benchmark, I can: When: ! • the topic is familiar • I write for a familiar person • write short, simple sentences • write common, everyday words • use capital letters and some simple punctuation „ Write short, simple social messages to someone I know. For example: • an invitation to a co-worker about a party • an email to a sick friend „ Complete short, simple forms with 12-15 items. For example: • an emergency contact form „ Write short, simple messages to get things done. For example: • a note to a co-worker asking him or her to turn off the lights „ Write sentences about things I know. For example: • a short description of a family member • a few sentences about my weekend „ Copy 1 very short, simple paragraph. For example: • a short recipe • details about my work schedule Reproducing Information Sharing Information Interacting with Others Getting Things Done © 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 3