Reporting an Emergency
Reporting an Emergency
In this task, the learner is required to make decisions about the correct telephone number to use in an emergency and to support his/her reasoning.
A Bell telephone book (skill building activities would require a review of the layout of the telephone book. You may also wish to make this into an internet search which would add in D1. (Use Digital Technology)
A1. Read continuous text
Competency A: Find and use Information
Task group A1: Read continuous text
Level: 1
At this level, learners: Read brief texts to locate specific details
Performance Descriptors
(Please note that not all might apply)
The learner:
• Decodes words and makes meaning of sentences in a single text
• Reads short texts to locate a single piece of information
• Follows the sequence of events in straightforward chronological texts
• Follows simple, straightforward instructional texts
• Identifies the main idea in brief texts
• Requires support to identify sources and to evaluate and integrate information
Task Descriptors
(Please note that not all might apply)
• Scope of task is limited
• Involves one text
• Is up to one paragraph in length
• Contains common, familiar vocabulary
• Has a familiar context
• Addresses concrete, day-to-day topics
• Has a highly explicit purpose
Text Types:
Instructional, descriptive, narrative, and brief informational texts
Examples:
• Notes
• Simple directions
• Instructions
• Brief emails
• Simple narratives
ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario - A1.1
B1. Interact with others
Competency B: Communicate Ideas and Information
Task Group B1: Interact with others
Level: 1
At this level, learners: Participate in brief interactions to exchange information with one other person
Performance Descriptors
The learner:
- Conveys information on familiar topics
- Shows an awareness of factors such as social, linguistic, and cultural differences that affect interactions in brief exchanges with others
- Chooses appropriate language in exchanges with clearly defined purposes
- Participates in short, simple exchanges
- Gives short, straightforward instructions or directions
- Speaks or signs clearly in a focused and organized way
- Repeats or questions to confirm understanding
- Uses and interprets non-verbal cues (e.g. body language, facial expressions, gestures)
Task Descriptors
- Scope of task is limited
- Involves one other person
- Is brief
- Addresses a familiar audience
- Contains concrete and familiar content
- Has a highly explicit purpose
- Is informal
Interaction Types:
- Exchange information
- Give instructions
- Provide directions
- State preferences
ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – B1.1