The package includes:

AN ASSESSMENT to be used as is or adapted.A SUMMARY PAGE for totalling test results and making notations

Pre CLB 1 Winnipeg School Division

Adult EAL Program

Essential Skills Assessment. Level: Pre CLB 1

Notes:When should I administer the pre-assessment?The pre-assessment can be administered at the end of the school year or mid-stream.

What should I do if the learners are nervous about test taking?Class participants do not have to be made aware that they are being assessed. In order to reduce stress levels and performance anxiety, tasks can be incorporated into regular class activities.

Why do I need to assign scores? And do I have to give the scores to someone?The scoring system is optional. Each task has a place to score the task, and a summary page is included at the end of this package.Scoring is an option as a method of determining if progress has been made, and this information is helpful for report cards.

What if the tasks on the assessment are not relevant to my curriculum?These assessment tasks are only suggestions. Teachers should adapt or change Essential Skill tasks to fit the needs of the learners.

How many assessments are in this package?This package contains one sample pre-assessment and one sample post assessment for each Essential Skill.

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program

Task 1 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Reading

NAME: __________________________ DATE: _________________

Instructions: Read the email.

To: All employeesSubject: Meeting

Hi Everyone,

     There is a meeting on Monday at 10:00 am.

Thanks,

Richard Manager

1. What day is the meeting? _____________________

2. What time is the meeting? ______________________

3. Who is the manager? ________________________

Can the learner read the memo?2 Cc Can do independently1 Can do with support0 Can’t do yet

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: ReadingAuthor: Heather Currie adapted by J Bell

level: Pre CLB 1

Task 2 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Writing

NAME: __________________________ DATE: _________________

Instructions: Read the letter.

February 21, 2010Dear Ms. Tassie,

I have a doctor’s appointment on March 12, 2010. I will not be at work in the afternoon.

Thank you,Yan Jing Yu

Copy the letter.

_____________________ ____, 2010Dear ______ ____________,

I have a doctor’s _________________ on March 12, 2010. I will not be at __________ in the afternoon.

Thank you,_______ _________ _____

Can the learner copy the letter?2 Cc Can do independently1 Can do with support0 Can’t do yet

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: WritingAuthor: Heather Currie

level: Pre CLB 1

Task 3 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Oral Communication

NAME: __________________________ DATE: _________________

Instructions:This task sheet is for teacher use only. Record responses and comments to inform how you score the participant on this tasks.

You can say to the participant:

“I will ask some questions. I want you to answer me. For example, I say “hello” and you can say “hello”. Okay, let’s try it. I say “What’s your name? You say, ________________. Good, let’s begin.”

1. “What country are you from?” __________________________2. “What language do you speak?”___________________________3. “When did you move to Canada?”______________________4. “Do you like Canada?”__________________________________5. “What do you like Canada?” (or “What don’t you like Canada?)

____________________________________________

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Can the learner answer the questions?2 Cc Can do independently1 Can do with support0 Can’t do yet

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: Oral CommunicationAuthor: Heather Currie level: Pre CLB 1

Task 4 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Use of Documents

NAME: __________________________ DATE: _________________

Instructions: Please use a pencil to complete this form.

Information Form

Write your:

First Name: ________________________________

Last Name: ________________________________

Street and Number: ________________________________

City: ________________________________

Province: ________________________________

Postal Code: ________________________________

Telephone Number: ________________________________

Can the learner complete the form?2 Cc Can do independently1 Can do with support

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: Use of DocumentsAuthor: Heather Currie level: Pre CLB 1

Task 4 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Use of Documents

0 Can’t do yet

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: Use of DocumentsAuthor: Heather Currie level: Pre CLB 1

Task 5 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Thinking Skills

NAME: __________________________ DATE: _________________

Instructions: Tell your teacher or point to what is wrong with this picture.

Can the learner spot the dangers? (not assessing language, so even pointing is fine)

2 Cc Can do independently1 Can do with support

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: Thinking SkillsAuthor: Heather Currie adapted from Canadian Snapshots level: Pre CLB 1

Task 5 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Thinking Skills

0 Can’t do yet

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: Thinking SkillsAuthor: Heather Currie adapted from Canadian Snapshots level: Pre CLB 1

Task 6 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Working with Others NAME: __________________________ DATE: _________________

Can the learner:

Work independently on tasks? Work jointly with a partner or on a team? Participate in leadership activities?

Work Independently

Work jointly with a partner or on a team

Participate in leadership activities

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: Working with Others level: Pre CLB 1

2 Can do independently.1 Can do with support.0 Can’t do yet.

2 Can do independently.1 Can do with support.0 Can’t do yet.

2 Can do independently.1 Can do with support.0 Can’t do yet.

Task 7 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Numeracy

NAME: __________________________ DATE: _________________

Instructions: Look at the ruler. How long is the line?

The line is _____ cm long.

Can the learner identify the length of the line?2 Cc Can do independently1 Can do with support0 Can’t do yet

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: NumeracyAuthor: Heather Currie level: Pre CLB 1

Task 8 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Computer Use

NAME: __________________________ DATE: _________________

Instructions for teacher:

Can the participant 1. Turn the computer on? Yes _____ No _____2. Open Word? Yes _____ No _____3. Type their name? Yes _____ No _____4. Type their phone number? Yes _____ No _____5. Close Word? Yes _____ No _____6. Turn off the computer? Yes _____ No _____

Can the learner do basic tasks on the computer?2 Cc Can do independently1 Can do with support0 Can’t do yet

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: Computer UseAuthor: Heather Currie level: Pre CLB 1

Task 9 Pre CLB 1 – Essential Skill Assessment Continuous Learning

NAME: __________________________ DATE: _________________

Does the learner:

Come to school everyday? Pay attention in class? Participate in class?

Come to class

Pay attention in class

Participate

Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program - Essential Skill : Continuous Learning level: Pre CLB 1

2 Almost always.1 Sometimes.0 Not Yet.

2 Almost always.1 Sometimes.0 Not Yet.

2 Almost always.1 Sometimes.0 Not Yet.

Essential Skill Assessment Summary Page

Name of learner: _________________________

Indicate if this assessment is:____ pre-assessment _____ mid-stream assessment ______ post-assessment

Check off the Essential Skills assessed and insert scores:

CLB Outcome Essential SkillScore (indicate a number or n/a for not applicable)

1. Reading Text /

2. Writing /

3. Oral Communication /

4. Use of Documents /

5. Thinking Skills /

6. Working with Others /

7. Numeracy /

8. Computer Use /

9. Continuous Learning /

Essential Skill focus needed for this learner: _____________________________

Notes:

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Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Summary Page