“Can-Do” Self-Assessment Chart

(Unit 5)
This chart will help you evaluate your own progress and identify language you may want to spend
more time studying and practicing. After you have completed the unit, complete the chart below.

Evaluate your confidence about each “Can-Do” statement in the following way: Check “1” if you feel
very confident in your ability to use the language described. Check “2” if you are not completely
confident. Check “3” if you are not confident at all. If necessary, go to the indicated page(s) for the
place in the unit where the language was presented and practiced.

Can-Do Statements Pages 1 2 3

Grammar I can use possessives with gerunds. 52



I can contrast alternatives using paired conjunctions. 54, 55



Vocabulary I can soften an objection in different ways. 52



I can form antonyms using negative prefixes. 53



I can describe different ways to perform community service. 56



Reading I can interpret data from a graph. 50



I can understand a conversation about city life. 51



I can read postings about annoying behaviors. 54



I can read an interview about Megacities. 58



Listening I can understand a story about organ donation. 56



I can understand a narration of a series of events. 56



I can understand a conversation about cities. 61



Speaking I can use pictures and a graph to comment on changes in rural / 50



urban populations.
I can frame and express my ideas about life in cities, suburbs, and 51



the country.
I can role-play a conversation asking for permission to do 52



something.
I can politely ask someone not to do something. 53



I can use notes to complain about public conduct. 55



I can use critical thinking to comment on a story. 57



I can respond to a quiz about social responsibility and give my 57



opinions.
I can identify and discuss urban problems. 59



Writing I can make notes about annoying behaviors. 55



I can use notes to write a letter to a local newspaper about local 60



problems.
I can plan, structure, and layout a formal letter. 60

Summit 1, Second Edition Unit 5

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