Speaking: Interacting with Others - Small Talk - CLB 1-4

Small Talk 

Speaking: Interacting with Others 

CLB 1-4 

Students enjoy practicing the art of "Small Talk" as it helps them gain confidence interacting with others. In Stage I classes, they are learning language chunks (Hello, My name is…, ….Have a nice day…. Goodbye…) in addition to: 

Introducing themselves and other people;

Taking turns listening and speaking;

Using body language to show interest and confusion;

Talking about themselves, their family and friends, and every day routines;

Asking questions about other people; 

Answering questions asked; 

Sharing personal information like phone numbers and addresses; and

Understanding relationships, and levels of formality.

Today's classroom ready packages includes a bonus. It includes two assessment forms. One that focuses on body language, and another one that includes speaking abilities as well as body language. 

 Download Speaking: Interacting with Others - SMALL TALK CLB 1-4

As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to meet your needs.

You may want to:

• Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing
• Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess
• Enlarge/ alter the students’ reflection area  

All the Best, 

~ Heather 

December?

Hello. 

A few things have come up over the last few months, making it difficult to keep up with sharing new PBLA assessment tools via this blog. I expect to be able to resume my postings this spring. 

All the best, 

Heather 

Speaking: Getting Things Done CLB 4-8

Speaking: Getting Things Done CLB 4-8

Stage Two learners are working towards: giving opinions, suggestions, advice and warnings; being a polite, persuasive, diplomatic problem solver; making and responding to indirect language; and understanding relations and levels of formality.   

This package includes a speaking assessment feedback form, and class score sheet. It can be used for a wide variety of tasks. Please edit and modify to fit your needs. 

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Speaking:Getting Things Done CLB 4-8

Have a great day, 

PBLA Flow Chart

What is PBLA?

In broad strokes, Portfolio-Based Language Assessments can be used to help students showcase their language abilities. By collecting samples of their work throughout their learning journey, students can see their progression and feel more confident in their abilities. 

In the past, scores were given at the end of a term. Now, a body of work is collected to demonstrate a learner's true proficiency. If they have one "bad day" when being assessed, it's no big deal. They can still learn from the experience, and there will be other opportunities for them to shine. 

As indicated in the graphic below, PBLA Instructors are encouraged to conduct regular needs assessments, help students set goals, and use this information to develop a series of lesson plans which give students the skills they need to succeed in life. 

Download this file to better see the path Instructors can take 

when developing effective learning modules for their students.  

By reflecting on student needs and goals, Instructors can identify a general theme to tackle in class. Brainstorming about these social situations, and thinking about language skills needed to participate in them, Instructors can then weave together a series of lessons to form one cohesive learning module. 

Each of the four skill-specific lessons in a module should focused on a specific "Real World Task" that are aligned with the Canadian Language Benchmarks. By consulting the CLB competency areas, indicators of abilities, and language focus targets, Instructors can design activities that allow students to demonstrate their new abilities/ tasks in class. 

In PBLA, ongoing assessments are an integral part of the learning experience. Evidence of learning called "artefacts" demonstrate learner abilities are collected for each Real World Task achieved in class. These artifacts are reviewed at the end of the term, and used to assess CLB levels achieved. 

Writing: Sharing Information - Personal Stories CLB 4-8

 Writing: Sharing Information
Personal Stories

CLB 4,5,6,7,8

This package includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when describing familiar situations, events, personal stories and future plans. 
I.e., immigrating to Canada, emailing a co-worker about a vacation,
telling a friend about a new job / home, sharing plans with a friend, etc. 

Download: Writing
Sharing Information - Personal Stories 

Download: Writing
Sharing Information - Personal Stories 

The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012. 

As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.

You may want to:

·                     Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing

·                     Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess

·                     Enlarge/ alter the student reflection area  

Download: Writing
Sharing Information - Personal Stories 

CLB 4-8

All the Best, 

Writing: Sharing Information - Comparing/ Analyzing CLB 4,5,6,7,8

 Writing: Sharing Information
Describing/ Comparing/ Contrasting/ Analyzing

CLB 4,5,6,7,8

This package includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities when describing: 

•      a familiar situation, event, personal experience, future plan or preference;
•      a sequenced event, routine, procedure or system; and 
•      different opinions on abstract topics and/or diagrams. 

Download Writing: Sharing Information 
Describing/ Comparing/ Analyzing
CLB 4-8

The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012. 

As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.

You may want to:

·                     Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing

·                     Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess

·                     Enlarge/ alter the student reflection area  

Download Writing: Sharing Information 
Describing/ Comparing/ Analyzing
CLB 4-8

All the Best, 

Writing: Getting Things Done - Business/ Service Messages CLB 4-8

 Writing: Getting Things Done
Business / Service Messages

CLB 4,5,6,7,8

This package includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when emailing requests for information, 
canceling services, issuing complaints, producing memos,
flagging issues, and making suggestions at work. 

Download:Getting Things Done
Business/ Service Messages

CLB 4-8

The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012. 

As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.

You may want to:

·                     Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing

·                     Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess

·                     Enlarge/ alter the student reflection area  

Download:Getting Things Done
Business/ Service Messages

CLB 4-8

All the Best,