HOW THE NCSSFL-ACTFL 2017 CAN-DO STATEMENTS ARE ORGANIZED

Can-Do Statements describe what learners can do consistently over time

Learners demonstrate what they “can do” consistently in each mode and at each sub-level, in numerous situations throughout the learning process. Learners may be at different levels for different modes (Interpretive, Interpersonal, Presentational) or skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking, signing).

Can-Do Statements are NOT a checklist of tasks to be demonstrated once and checked off

It is not sufficient for learners to show evidence of performance in just one specific situation; the indicators and examples at each sublevel illustrate how learners might demonstrate skills in each mode of communication through a wide variety of evidence.

OVERVIEW AND INTRODUCTION (BOTH)

NOVICE-DISTINGUISHED / BENCHMARKS + INDICATORS

NOVICE-DISTINGUISHED / BENCHMARKS + INDICATORS Print on 11X17 Paper

NOVICE

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

SUPERIOR + DISTINGUISHED

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION NOVICE-DISTINGUISHED

INTERCULTURAL REFLECTION TOOL

Benchmarks, Indicators and Examples are color-coded for ease of use.Novice–BLUE|Intermediate–GREEN|Advanced–ORANGE|Superior–GOLD|Distinguished–GRAY

Based on The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

& the National Council of State Supervisors for Languages