Self-Assessment Checklist: Presentational Speaking (NOVICE)

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 expections are.

Choose a proficiency level for each task (where you would rate your ability as of today) from 1 to 5. Consider level 1 "I can do this somewhat" and level 5 "I can do this well." If you are unable to do the task at all choose "I cannot do this."

One you have checked the majority of the items for a particular level with a 4 or 5, progress to the next level to see what you can do there and what you may want to set as future goals.

NOTE: You MUST enter your name.
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. NOVICE LOW: I can imitate the sounds and words that I hear.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE LOW: I can say the names of familiar people, places, and objects in pictures and posters.
    - name a cultural symbol or person*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE LOW: I can introduce myself.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE LOW: I can say short memorized phrases, parts of poems, and rhymes.
    - sing a short song
    - recite a nursery rhyme
    - recite a simple poem about myself*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE LOW: I can use an appropriate introduction to begin a presentation.*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE MID: I can present personal information about myself and others using words and phrases.
    - state my name, age, and where I am from
    -give my phone number, home address, and email address
    - describe my physical appearance
    - describe my personality*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE MID: I can express my likes and dislikes using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.
    - express which sports I like and don’t like
    - express my favorite free-time activities and those I don’t like
    - state my favorite foods and drinks and those I don’t like*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE MID: I can list my daily activities using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.
    - identify my classes and when they occur
    - state activities and times in my daily schedule*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE MID: I can present simple information about something I learned using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.
    - present cultural expressions connected with holiday celebrations based on pictures or photos
    - identify the main cities of a specific country
    - identify animals, foods, historical figures, or sports based on pictures or photos*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE HIGH: I can describe aspects of my daily life using phrases and simple sentences.
    - my family and friends
    - my school
    - talk about myself
    - talk about my work*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE HIGH: I can describe a familiar experience or event in simple terms using phrases and simple sentences.
    - what I do during the weekend
    - what happens at a sports event
    - an experiment*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE HIGH: I can present information about others using phrases and simple sentences.
    - talk about others’ likes and dislikes
    - talk about others’ free-time activities
    - give biographical information about others*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE HIGH: I can give basic instructions on how to make or do something using phrases and simple sentences.
    - tell how to prepare something simple to eat
    - give simple directions to a location*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. NOVICE HIGH: I can present basic information about things I have learned using phrases and simple sentences.
    - present on cultural information based on pictures or photos
    - present about something I learned at school or in the community*
     
      1 2 3 4 5     I cannot do this.
    1  5  


  1. Please add anything else that you feel you can do in the "Presentational Speaking-Novice" category that was not covered in the checklist.





Kim Ibara
Profesora de español/Prof de français
East Grand Rapids High School
Grand Rapids, MI