SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR Holly English

LANGUAGE: French

DATE COMPLETED: 24 October 2013 Use this checklist to record what you think you can do. Many of the main can-do statements

are followed by examples to help you understand more clearly what the expectations are.

You do not have to complete each example in order to check the main can-do statement. You

may also add additional examples in the blanks provided. Each skill should be assessed

separately to identify level of proficiency. Once you have the majority of the items checked

for a particular level, progress to the next level to see what you can do there and what you

may want to set as future goals.

INTERPRETIVE READING

Novice Low

I can identify some words, phrases, or characters, especially those that

are similar to words in my own language.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can connect some characters or letters to their sounds.

I can point to the letter when I hear the sound.

I can connect some words, phrases, or characters to their meanings.

I can recognize a character when someone says the corresponding

word or shows a picture.

I can recognize some product names.

I can recognize a menu or birthday card from its context.

I can recognize words, phrases, and characters with help from

visuals.

I can identify family member words from a family tree.

I can identify words or phrases of actions I see people do.

I can identify months on calendars.

I can identify objects in a labeled classroom.

I can identify holidays placed on a calendar.

I can follow along on the page when something familiar is read out

loud.

I can understand familiar words, phrases, and simple sentences.

I can read simple information on familiar topics.

I can read about a family

I can read about food

I can understand simple written messages in the classroom or

workplace.

I can follow simple written directions.

I can understand short, simple descriptions, especially if there are

pictures or graphs.

I can understand written descriptions about people, places, or

things.

I can understand written descriptions about things I have learned.

I can recognize words on a list on familiar topics.

I can identify tasks on a to-do list.

I can identify items on a shopping list.

I can understand lists related to academic subjects

I can identify vocabulary on a list.

I can recognize familiar names, words, characters, and some phrases

in everyday situations.

I can identify words related to school.

I can identify words related to home.

I can identify words related to people.

I can identify words related to the culture of the language I am

learning.

I can identify words related to work.

I can understand the purpose of simple reading materials.

I can recognize advertisements, brochures, menu lists, schedules,

greeting cards, or business cards.

I can distinguish a birthday card from a thank-you card.

I can identify destinations and major attractions in travel

brochures.

I can locate places on city maps.

I can identify the main ideas of a cultural reading.

Novice High

I can understand some ideas in simple texts that contain familiar

vocabulary

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can understand information I need on familiar topics.

I can understand information from advertisements, brochures, lists,

menus, or schedules.

I can understand personal notes, emails, or postcards.

I can understand schedules and menus.

I can understand everyday notices in public places.

I can follow directions and instructions to travel to places

I can understand words and phrases that are on common public

information signs using context clues and background knowledge.

I can identify some detailed information need on forms.

I can understand school registration forms.

I can understand information asked for on an international student

identification card or on customs forms.

I can understand what is needed on a hotel registration form.

I can follow short, written instructions and directions supported by

visuals.

I can use an ATM machine.

I can purchase stamps from a machine.

I can make an online purchase.

I can understand some ideas on familiar topics in texts that I have

read, especially when supported by visuals.

I can read comics and follow the story line.

I can understand short descriptions or reviews in TV or

entertainment guides.

I can read parts of the newspaper related to my interest and

identify some ideas.

I can interpret a train schedule.

I can locate and understand Internet sites related to my interest and

identify some ideas.

I can interpret a population graphs.

I can interpret a history timeline.

Intermediate Low

I can understand some ideas in simple texts that contain familiar

vocabulary

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can understand messages in which the writer tells or asks me about

familiar topics of interest.

I can understand what an e-pal is asking about my personal interest

or routines.

I can understand a note from my friend about our plans.

I can understand a letter of acceptance or rejection regarding a job

application.

I can find and use information for practical purposes.

I can read a movie review and understand the plot in order to

decide whether or not to see it.

I can read a restaurant review to guide my choice.

I can read about an upcoming event and decide whether or not to

attend.

I can follow directions in more complicated situations.

I can follow written directions to do an experiment.

I can follow instructions to assemble something.

I can use information from a variety of sources in my studies and

work.

I can understand information about after-school and job

opportunities.

I can understand online information to support my coursework or

research.

I can understand an online course syllabus.

PRESENTATIONAL WRITING

Novice Low

I can copy some characters and words

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can write my name

I can label some familiar things.

I can label items in a poster or picture

I can label items in a room

I can copy some characters and words that I see on the wall, in a

book, on the board, or on the computer.

Novice Mid

I can provide some basic information on familiar topics in lists, phrases,

and memorized expressions.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my

goals

I can fill out a simple form with some basic personal information.

I can fill out a form with my name, address, phone number, birth

date, and nationality.

I can complete an online order form.

I can register for something online.

I can fill out a simple schedule.

I can fill out a customs declaration form.

I can write about myself using learned phrases and memorized

expressions.

I can list my likes and dislikes.

I can list my family members.

I can list my free-time activities.

I can write lists that help me in my day-to-day life.

I can write a to-do list.

I can write a shopping list.

I can list my class schedule.

I can write about something I have learned using lists, phrases, and

memorized expressions.

I can list the main cities of a specific country.

I can write the phrases and memorized expressions connected with

holiday wishes and celebrations in a specific country.

I can list and categorize school materials for school subjects.

Novice High

I can write descriptions and short messages to request or provide

information on familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences. I

can

do t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can describe aspects of my daily life using phrases and simple

sentences.

I can write a description of my family and friends.

I can describe my school.

I can write a description of myself.

I can write a description of my workplace.

I can describe my house.

I can write a description of a familiar experience or event using

phrases and simple sentences.

I can describe what I do during the weekend.

I can describe what happens at a sports event.

I can describe an experiment.

I can describe weather and seasons in relation to sports and

activities.

I can write short notes using phrases and simple sentences.

I can write a postcard.

I can write a short message.

I can write a short announcement.

I can write a thank-you note.

I can request information to obtain things I need or want using

phrases and simple sentences.

I can write a short electronic message asking for information.

I can handwrite a short note asking for information.

I can write about something I have learned using phrases and simple

sentences.

I can write about cultural information based on pictures or photos.

I can write simple sentences about cultural practices.

Intermediate Low

I can write on familiar topics and experiences using a series of sentences

with some details.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can describe something I know using a series of sentences with some

details.

I can write a description of another person’s appearance or

personality.

I can describe a school or workplace routine.

I can describe a place where I like to spend my time.

I can write about something I have learned.

I can express my opinion on familiar topics using a series of sentences

with some details.

I can write about school or work and what I like and dislike.

I can write an opinion about something I learned in school or at

work.

I can compare things using a series of sentences.

I can write a letter comparing two places I visited.

I can write a journal entry comparing peoples’ physical description

and personalities.

I can write a short comparison of two characters in a short story.

I can write questions to obtain and clarify information.

I can ask questions in a letter or e-mail, such as where do you live,

what do you like to do, what are you doing during the holiday, and

can you recommend a good place to eat.

I can develop a simple questionnaire, such as inquiring about

favorite foods or free-time activities.

INTERPRETIVE LISTENING

Novice Low

I can understand a few familiar words. I can understand some words that

are similar to those in my own language.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can understand some commonly used words and expressions, such

as please and thank you.

I can understand basic information, such as days of the week, months

of the year, numbers, times, and dates.

I can understand names of objects in my immediate environment,

such as words for familiar objects found in classrooms, offices, or

homes.

I can understand the difference between a question and a statement.

I can follow a one-step instruction, especially when people use

gestures.

Novice Mid

I can understand some everyday words, phrases, and questions about my

personal experiences, my surroundings, and when people speak slowly

and clearly or there is repetition.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can understand simple words and phrases about daily activities.

I can understand when someone describes his/her school schedule.

I can understand when someone describes his/her daily routine.

I can understand some words and phrases in simple messages and

announcements in a familiar setting.

I can understand a short audio clip relating the time and/or place of

a movie, sporting event, or general event.

I can understand a short audio clip relating a change in my work or

school schedule.

I can understand a short dialogue on various topics

I can understand some simple questions on familiar topics.

I can understand when asked how old I am, what my name is, and

where I live.

I can understand when someone asks me which sports I play,

which hobbies I have, or what I like to do in my free time.

I can follow some multi-step directions or instructions, especially

when people use gestures or there is repetition.

I can understand classroom instructions when people use gestures

or repetition.

I can follow simple directions to a location, when people speak

slowly and clearly.

I can follow instructions, such as those for baking a cake, drawing

a picture, or playing a game, when I am doing this step-by-step

with opportunity to ask for repetition.

I can understand step-by-step instructions related to familiar

topics.

I can understand some of what people say in a conversation when

they are talking about familiar things.

Novice High

I can understand some ideas on familiar topics containing phrases, simple

sentences, and frequently used expressions. I can understand the main

point in short conversations, messages, and announcements.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can understand some short conversations or descriptions.

I can understand short conversations about hobbies and sports.

I can understand conversations related to daily life and routine.

I can understand short descriptions of people I know.

I can understand some short, simple messages and announcements on

familiar topics.

I can understand messages related to school or other familiar

places or events.

I can understand a phone message, such as when and where to

meet a friend.

I can understand when and where an event will take place such as

a concert or sporting event.

I can understand classroom announcements.

I can understand most directions or instructions in a familiar setting

when expressed in short conversations.

I can follow directions when a map is provided.

I can follow basic directions.

I can follow classroom instructions without repetition.

I can understand simple stories.

I can understand familiar stories that follow a logical order.

I can understand a simple story acted out with props and gestures.

Intermediate Low

I can understand the main idea and some details on familiar topics

expressed in sentences, short conversations, presentations, and messages.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can understand the main idea and some details of what I hear in

short conversations and oral presentations.

I can understand conversations about my family, school, or

community.

I can identify the main idea and some details when listening to an

oral presentation about a topic I am learning.

I can understand the main idea and some details in messages and

announcements on familiar topics.

I can understand the main idea and some details announced during

a sports event.

I can understand announcements about upcoming event, such as a

concert.

I can understand announcements at the theatre.

I can understand most instructions especially when supported with

visuals and gestures, such as preparing for a flight before takeoff.

I can identify the main idea and some details on familiar topics

presented via media.

I can understand specific information, such as sports scores, and

song titles from radio and TV programs.

I can understand the basic information in a weather report, such as

temperature and precipitation.

I can identify the type of film and some details from a movie

preview.

I can identify main ideas on familiar topics in a newscast.

I can understand more complicated directions and instructions in

familiar settings.

I can follow complicated directions to a location.

I can follow multi-step instructions on how to complete a task,

such as cooking, how to complete a homework assignment, or how

to play a sport.

I can understand the main idea and some details from oral stories on

familiar topics.

I can understand folk or familiar fairytales.

I can understand children’s stories or simple short stories on

familiar topics.

PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING

Novice Low

I can provide information about myself and my immediate surroundings

using single words or memorized phrases.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can imitate the sounds and words that I hear.

I can say the names of familiar people, places, and objects in pictures

and posters using single words or memorized phrases.

I can name a cultural symbol or person.

I can introduce myself.

I can say short memorized phrases, parts of a poem, and rhymes.

I can sing a short song.

I can recite a nursery rhyme.

I can recite a simple poem about myself.

I can recite the alphabet song.

I can use an appropriate introduction to begin a presentation.

Novice Mid

I can provide information about myself and my immediate surroundings

using single words, phrases or memorized expressions.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can present personal information about myself and others using

words and phrases.

I can state my name, age, and where I am from.

I can give my phone number, home address, and email address.

I can describe my physical appearance.

I can describe my personality.

I can express my likes and dislike using words, phrases, and

memorized expressions.

I can express which sports I like and don’t like.

I can express my favorite free-time activities and those I don’t

like.

I can state my favorite foods and drinks and those I don’t like.

I can list my daily activities using words, phrases, and memorized

expressions.

I can identify my classes and when they occur.

I can state activities and times in my daily schedule.

I can present simple information about something I learned using

words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

I can create a presentation including cultural expressions

connected with holiday celebrations based on pictures or

expressions.

I can identify the main cities of a specific country.

I can identify animals, foods, historical figures, or sports based on

pictures or photos.

I can identify school vocabulary words with the help of visuals.

Novice High

I can provide basic information on familiar topics using phrases and

simple sentences.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e o

f

my g

oals

I can describe aspects of my daily life using phrases and simple

sentences.

I can describe my family and friends.

I can describe my school.

I can describe myself.

I can describe a familiar experience or event in simple terms using

phrases and simple sentences.

I can describe what I do during the weekend.

I can describe what happens at a sports event.

I can describe a familiar event or common occurrence.

I can present information about others using phrases and simple

sentences.

I can talk about others’ likes and dislikes.

I can talk about others’ free-time activities.

I can give biographical information about others.

I can give basic instructions on how to make or do something using

phrases and simple sentences.

I can tell how to prepare something simple to eat.

I can give simple directions to a location.

I can present basic information about things I have learned using

phrases and simple sentences.

I can present on cultural information based on pictures or photos.

I can present about something I learned at school or in the

community.

I can present basic information (words/phrases) about the target

culture or cultural practices.

Intermediate Low

I can provide information on familiar topics using a series of sentences

with some details.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can describe something familiar using a series of sentences.

I can describe with some details the physical appearance of a

friend or family member.

I can describe another person’s personality.

I can describe a school or workplace routine.

I can express my needs, wants, and plans using a series of sentences

with some details.

I can describe what I need for schools or work.

I can describe what my plans are for the weekend.

I can describe what my summer plans are.

I can describe what I pan to do next in my life.

I can give a series of instructions.

I can explain the rules of a game.

I can give multi-step instructions for preparing a recipe.

I can present a short skit or dramatic presentation using a series of

sentences.

I can act out a children’s story.

I can act out a proverb or nursery rhyme.

I can act out a short story.

I can express my opinion on familiar topics using a series of sentences.

I can give a presentation about a movie or song that I like.

I can express my opinion about a cultural topic.

I can express my opinion about something I have learned.

I can express my opinion about a current event.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Novice Low

I can communicate using single words and memorized phrases.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can greet people in a polite way using single words and memorized

phrases.

I can say hello to a person I do not know.

I can say hello to an adult.

I can say hello to my teacher.

I can say hello to someone my age or younger.

I can introduce myself to someone.

I can answer simple questions using one or more words.

I can respond to a yes/no or either/or question.

I can answer questions about my preferences using one or more

words or memorized phrases.

I can respond to a question about my preferences.

I can answer an either/or question about my preferences.

I can react to a statement using one or more words or memorized

phrases.

I can express a positive reaction, such as “Great!”

I can express a sympathetic reaction, such as “That’s too bad!”

I can express a negative reaction, such as “That’s horrible”

I can express agreement with a reaction, such as “OK!”

I can express neutrality, such as “So-So.”

Novice Mid

I can interact with help using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

I can answer simple questions on very familiar topics. I

can

do t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can introduce myself and others using basic, culturally appropriate

greetings.

I can introduce myself and someone else.

I can respond appropriately to an introduction using gestures when

needed.

I can ask simple questions and give simple responses on familiar

topics using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

I can ask and answer questions about what I like and dislike.

I can ask and answer questions about what I am doing.

I can answer questions about where I am going.

I can say when I am going to do something.

I can ask and answer questions about the weather.

I can exchange information about myself, my family, and familiar

things using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

I can say my name and ask someone what his/her name is.

I can identify the members of my family and ask someone about

his/her family with a simple question.

I can exchange simple descriptions of what people look like.

I can exchange simple descriptions about personality.

I can understand and say numbers in simple situations.

I can exchange information that requires counting, such as playing

a board game, saying the score of a game, or counting number of

people or items.

I can ask and understand how much something costs.

I can ask and give the time, date, birthdate, age, and phone

number.

I can exchange information about something I have learned using

memorized words and phrases.

I can tell someone the name of a story I read in school

I can tell someone the time and location of a community center.

Novice High

I can exchange information about familiar tasks, topics, and activities. I

can handle short social interactions using phrases and simple sentences,

but I may need help or visuals to keep the conversation going. I

can

do t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can exchange personal information using phrases and simple

sentences.

I can ask and express a home address and email address.

I can ask and express someone’s nationality.

I can ask and tell about family members and their characteristics.

I can ask and tell about friends, classmates, and teachers.

I can exchange information about what I have learned using texts,

graphs, or pictures.

I can ask about and identify familiar things in a picture from a

story.

I can ask about and identify important information about the

weather using a map.

I can ask and respond to simple questions about dates, times,

places, and events on schedules, posters, and tickets.

I can respond to simple questions about math problems in class

using graphs.

I can ask for and give simple directions to go somewhere or do

something.

I can ask for directions to a place.

I can tell someone how to get from one place to another, such as

go straight, turn left, or turn right.

I can tell someone where something is located, such as next to,

across from, or in the middle of.

I can exchange information with other people about what to do,

where to go, and when to meet.

I can accept or reject and invitation to do something or go

somewhere.

I can invite and make plans with someone to do something or go

somewhere.

I can exchange information about where to go, such as to the store,

the movie theatre, a concert, the lab, or when to meet.

I can interact with others using simple language in everyday

situations.

I can order a meal.

I can make a purchase.

I can buy a ticket

Intermediate Low

I can begin and carry on a conversation on a limited number of familiar

topics. I can ask and answer simple questions and exchange information

in familiar situations using phrases and a series of sentences.

I ca

n d

o t

his

easi

ly a

nd

wel

l.

Th

is i

s on

e of

my g

oals

I can have a simple conversation on a limited number of familiar

topics.

I can talk with someone about family or household tasks.

I can talk with someone about hobbies and interests.

I can talk with someone about school or work.

I can express my reactions and emotions to others.

I can express emotions, such as happiness or sadness.

I can express reactions in highly familiar situations, such as at a

sporting event or concert.

I can react to the feelings of others.

I can exchange information about academic topics familiar to me.

I can ask questions about facts I have learned relating to

geography, history, art, music, science, or language.

I can ask and answer questions on familiar topics to keep a

conversation going.

I can ask additional questions to get more information.

I can give more information to explain something I did.

I can ask for and give examples to explain something further.

I can meet my basic needs in everyday situations.

I can ask for help at school, work, or in the community.

I can make an appointment or reservation by phone.

I can arrange for transportation, such as by train, bus, taxi, or a

ride with friends.