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 

Writing: Interacting with Others

 Writing: Interacting with Others

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 writing journal entries, letters, notes and emails 
for socializing or enjoyment.  

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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  

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Writing: Interacting with Others

Invitations 

CLB 4-8

All the Best, 

Writing: Interacting with Others, CLB 1-4

 Writing: Interacting with Others

CLB 1,2,3,4

This package includes FIVE DIFFERENT feedback forms & class score logs to track your students’ writing abilities when addressing envelopes, using greeting cards, sending sympathy notes, issuing invitations, and posting comments on Facebook.  

You are welcome to download the package of five, or you can download individual forms by clicking on their respective icons in the table below. While four of the five forms cover CLB 1-4, the addressing envelopes task is only appropriate for levels 1-3. 

                                                                           

		download Addressing Envelopes        CLB 1,2,3
		download Using Greeting  Cards                 CLB 1-4
		download Sending Sympathy Notes                  CLB 1-4
		download Issuing Invitations             CLB 1-4
		download Posting  Comments on Facebook              CLB 1-4

Download     ALL FIVE

Writing: Interacting with Others

CLB1,2,3,4 

Each 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. 

Download     ALL FIVE

Writing: Interacting with Others

CLB1,2,3,4 

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     ALL FIVE

Writing: Interacting with Others

CLB1,2,3,4 

All the Best, 

Speaking: “Interacting with Others" - ON THE PHONE

The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students talking on the phone. I have tried to present it in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012. 

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

·                      Print off the first two pages

·                     Add the title/ task  & date under “On the Phone”

·                      Photocopy

 Download Speaking: Interacting with Others ON THE PHONE CLB 4-8

TIPS …              Arrange pairs so that students sit/stand back to back. That way they can’t see each other, or use body language to communicate. You can record their sessions if you like, but try your best to complete your assessments in real time. That way, you are paid for your valuable time and skill.

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 ON THE PHONE CLB 4-8

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

Thank you!

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!