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
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION NOVICE-DISTINGUISHED
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