Participate in a Job Interview

Competency A: Find and Use Information

Task Group A1: Read continuous text

Level: 2

At this level, learners: Read texts to locate and connect ideas and information

Performance Descriptors

The learner:
•    Makes connections between sentences and between paragraphs in a single text
•    Scans text to locate information
•    Locates multiple pieces of information in simple texts
•    Reads more complex texts to locate a single piece of information
•    Makes low-level inferences
•    Follows the main events of descriptive, narrative, and informational texts
•    Obtains information from detailed reading
•    Begins to identify sources and evaluate information

Task Descriptors

•    Scope of task is clearly defined
•    Involves one text
•    Is one paragraph or longer
•    May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)

Text types:
instructional, descriptive, narrative, and informational texts

Examples:     

• Letters
• Emails
• Notices

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario - A1.2

Competency B: Communicate Ideas and Information
Task Group B1: Interact with others
Level: 3

At this level, learners: Initiate and maintain lengthier interactions with one or more persons on a range of topics

Performance Descriptors

The learner:

• Shows an awareness of factors that affect interactions, such as differences in opinion and ideas, and social, linguistic, and cultural differences
• Manages unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic) to complete tasks
• Participates in lengthier exchanges to problem solve and explore issues
• Varies speed, tone, and emphasis to increase effectiveness of exchanges
• Uses strategies to maintain communication, such as encouraging responses from others and asking questions
• Speaks or signs clearly in a focused and organized way
• Chooses appropriate strategies to check and increase understanding
• Uses and interprets non-verbal cues (e.g. body language, facial expressions, gestures)

Task Descriptors

• Scope of task may not be clearly defined
• Involves one or more persons
• Is longer in duration
• Addresses a familiar or unfamiliar audience
• May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)
• May require specialized vocabulary
• Requires varied communication approaches

Interaction Types:

• Share ideas and information
• Exchange opinions
• Explain and discuss concepts
• Give presentations
• Participate in interviews

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – B1.3