Speaking: Giving Instructions, CLB 4-8

Speaking: Giving Instructions, CLB 4-8

I like using this handout for a number of reasons. The first is that it can be used for a wide range of tasks, in a multi-level class. The students can see what they have done well by looking for check marks, and realize what they could try next time because it shows what’s expected at the next level.

This handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities.

The language is “student friendly” and the criteria shown is based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012. 

Whatever the task you are using to assess students’ abilities:

·                     Print off the first two pages;

·                     Add the title/ task  & date;

·                      Photocopy;

·                     Make notes/ record observations/ check abilities demonstrated;

·                     Distribute to students with comments.

 Download Speaking: Giving Instructions CLB 4-8

TIPS …             Have students stand back to back when giving instructions so their words are the vehicle of communication, and not their body language. 

As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify to 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  

            

 Download Speaking: Giving Instructions CLB 4-8

Let me know how this works for you – or if you have other tools you would like to share.

Oh, and any ideas for tasks to teach/ assess would also be appreciated. 

Have a great day,

Speaking: Interacting with Others just got easier.

Assessing Speaking: “Interacting with Others” just got easier.

This handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities.

All this information is presented in (what I hope is) “student friendly” language

and is based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012. 

Whatever the task you are using to assess students’ abilities:

•  Print off the first two pages
• Add the title/ task  & date
•  Photocopy

             Download Speaking: Interacting with Others CLB 4-8

TIPS …             Assess students in class.

If you want to assess speaking AND listening at the same time, record speakers while writing comprehension questions. Then ask students to write answers to your questions. While they are doing that, go back and listen to the recording to fill in the speaking assessment chart. Include comments on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, body language, etc.  After a few groups/ individuals have spoken in front of the class, collect and mark “listening” notes, add helpful comments and record scores. In my experience, this is best done with small groups. Sometimes I’ll break a class into groups and assess speakers for one task over a course of a few days. 

As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify to 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  

            

             Download Speaking: Interacting with Others CLB 4-8

Please let me know if this works for you – or if you have another idea. 

Thank you!