Can-Do Statements (Presentational Speaking)

I can present simple information about something I learned using words, phrases, and memorized expressions. For example, I can do things like:

• talk about holiday celebrations based on pictures or photos.
• name the main cities on a map of a familiar place.
• talk about animals, colors, foods, historical figures, or sports based on pictures or photos.

I can tell about a familiar experience or event using phrases and simple sentences. For example, I can do things like:

• tell what I do in class or at work.
• tell about what I do during the weekend.
• tell about what happens after school or work.

I can give basic instructions on how to make or do something using phrases and simple sentences. For example, I can do things like:

• I can tell how to prepare something simple to eat.
• I can describe a simple routine, like getting lunch in the cafeteria.
• I can give simple directions to a nearby location or to an online resource.

I can present information on plans, instructions, and directions. For example, I can do things like:

• I can explain the rules of a game.
• I can give multi-step instructions for preparing a recipe.
• I can describe what my plans are for the weekend, the summer, a holiday, or a vacation.
• I can describe what I plan to do next in my life.

I can make a presentation about my personal and social experiences. For example, I can do things like:

• I can describe a childhood or past experience.
• I can report on a social event that I attended.
• I can make a presentation about my plans for the future.

I can make a presentation about common interests and issues and state my viewpoint. For example, I can do things like:

• give a presentation about a favorite movie or song and tell why I like it.
• give a presentation about a famous person or historical figure and tell why he/she is important.
• share my reactions about a current event and explain why the event is in the news.

I can present information on academic and work topics. For example, I can do things like:

• present ideas about something I have learned, such as a historical event, a famous person, or a current environmental issue.
• explain a series of steps needed to complete a task or experiment.
• explain to someone who was absent what took place in class or on the job.
• present my qualifications and goals for an academic program, training, or job.

I can make a presentation on events, activities, and topics of particular interest. For example, I can do things like:

• present on something I learned from the media.
• make a presentation about an interesting person.
• can summarize a personal, historical, or cultural event.
• give a presentation about my interests, hobbies, lifestyle, or preferred activities.
• make a presentation about the history or current status, of a school, organization, or company.
• make a presentation about future plans.

I can present my point of view and provide reasons to support it. For example, I can do things like:

• make a presentation on rules or policies and explain my viewpoint.
• share and justify my opinion on common issues
• explain my point of view on current event topics

I can deliver short presentations on a number of academic and workplace topics. For example, I can do things like:

• present an explanation for a work or school process, project, or policy.
• provide a rationale for the importance of certain classes, subjects, or training programs.
• present a summary of an action plan or annual report for a club or work group.

I can deliver presentations for a specific audience. For example, I can do things like:

• deliver a presentation to my classmates or colleagues.
• make presentations about special opportunities such as internships and study abroad.
• provide an explanation about a process or procedure
• present an overview about my school, community, or workplace.

I can present information about events of public or personal interest. I can do things like:

• recount the details of a historical event.
• present in detail the plot, setting, characters, etc. Of a film or book.
• I can tell a story to a particular audience for dramatic effect.
• I can incorporate simple analogies into presentations.
• I can give an accurate description of something I participated in or witnessed.

I can convey my ideas and elaborate on a variety of academic topics. For example, I can do things like:

• make presentations on a variety of subjects I have researched.
• teach a lesson intended for a particular audience.
• give a presentation on a capstone or similar summative project such as a thesis or seminar.

I can give presentations with ease and detail on a wide variety of topics related to professional interests. For example, I can do things like:

• give a presentation about my studies, work, or organization to an outside audience.
• present detailed information to clients, customers, or others.

I can present complex information on many concrete topics and related issues. For example, I can do things like:

• deliver detailed and well-organized presentations about topics that I have studied
• present complex information about my work responsibilities
• give a presentation about cultural influences on society.

I can present a viewpoint with supporting arguments on a complex issue. For example, I can do things like:

• present a detailed, supported argument about a social, political, or environmental topic
• defend or challenge a controversial action taken by a person or group.

I can use appropriate presentational conventions and strategies. For example, I can do things like:

• incorporate some appropriate idiomatic and culturally authentic expressions and behaviors in my presentation.
• express my viewpoints using expressions appropriate for the target language and culture.
• deliver my presentation appropriate to the formality of the setting.