Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

5 Canadian Language Benchmarks: ESL Literacy ESL Literacy: Writing Some things you can do in class ? In the beginning • Hold a pen or pencil comfortably • Copy the alphabet and the numbers 1 to 10 • Copy my name, address and phone number • Print on a line and space out words • Understand that I should print from left to right ? Starting to write • Copy from the board or an ID card, with proper spacing between words • Write all the letters of the alphabet • Write some sight words from memory • Use sounding out, or phonics to try to spell words • Write a few words to fill in the blanks, and write a short list • Write 1 to 3 very short sentences about myself • Use capital letters for names and places • Use a period and a question mark at the end of a sentence • Write a short message in a greeting card • Fill out a very short form with personal information ? Writing a little more • Copy information for my own use (for example, details about a job) • Write short notes with correct spelling and punctuation (for example, to notify a boss or teacher that I am sick) • Write a few sentences to give information or to describe my ideas or feelings • Fill out short forms