Where can I learn about the objectives and can-do statements for the Step-by-Step Curriculum?

Introduction

👉 You can navigate to the spreadsheet here. 👈

Heavily popular on Off2Class is the 7-level Step-by-Step Curriculum consisting of 78 units of consecutive integrated skills lessons that incorporate reading, listening, speaking, and writing along with grammar instruction.

We have now constructed this spreadsheet to make the contents of the Step-by-Step Curriculum easily accessible to tailor to your needs.

This Step-by-Step Curriculum Spreadsheet provides a comprehensive summary of grammar and topics taught in the Off2Class Step-by-Step lessons. It also offers user-friendly navigation of the content.

Objectives and Can-do Statements are listed for each lesson. Objectives help teachers define learning outcomes for a lesson. Can-do Statements are intended for students to track and assess what they ‘can do’ with target language at the end of a given lesson.

The final column on the spreadsheet houses the various structures embedded in each lesson. This enables users to easily search structures across the 7 levels, 78 units, and 288 lessons.

How to use the spreadsheet

1. First, download a copy of this sheet (File → Download) to access the full range of search and filter features.
2. To access the Step-by-Step Curriculum data, click on the Curriculum Lessons tab at the bottom of the spreadsheet. You can toggle between this tab and the How to use this sheet tab as needed.
3. The spreadsheet clearly outlines the entirety of the Step-by-Step Curriculum, with searchable filters for: 

   a.  CEFR level: Pre-A1 to C1;
   b.  Unit number: A–L, 1–66;
   c.  Lesson number and name: A0.A.1 to C1.66

4. The ability to search for words and phrases in the Objectives, Can-do Statements, and Structures (as explained in the top rows of the spreadsheet) gives users new versatility to explore the curriculum. For example, a search for present simple highlights in green each instance across the entire curriculum—making it easy to see its distribution across lessons, units, and levels.

Tips

💡 Institution administrators: Familiarize yourself with the full scope of content by scrolling through the spreadsheet. Search specific structures to verify alignment with your syllabus, and use the Objectives and Can-do Statements to understand language coverage.

💡 Teachers: Before teaching a unit, scan its Objectives and structures to identify how grammar topics are divided. For example, explore how the present simple is taught across lessons focusing on positive/negative forms, Yes/No questions, and Wh- questions. You may find that certain lessons can be adjusted or skipped based on student needs.

💡 Teachers: Use Objectives to define learning outcomes and track progress. Can-do Statements help students self-assess and reflect on what they’ve achieved. If students aren’t meeting goals, pause to review or revisit prior lessons before moving on.

💡 Teachers: Objectives begin with verbs like Learn, Review, Practice, or Expand understanding, indicating how deeply a topic is explored at a given level. For example, if Lesson 64’s objective is Review conditional forms and your student struggles, you may need to revisit an earlier unit for foundational work.

💡 Teachers: Use Can-do Statements as a self-assessment tool. Email students their Can-do list at the start of a unit, and have them check off statements as they progress. This fosters accountability and a sense of achievement.

💡 Teachers: Refer to Objectives and Can-do Statements before, during, and after lessons to spark discussions, identify prior knowledge, skip known content, or slow down when needed. These guideposts offer valuable feedback opportunities.

💡 Teachers: Search the spreadsheet for write to pull up writing-focused lessons, typically Lesson 4 in each unit. These can be used flexibly—for example, to target essay structure or job application writing out of sequence when necessary.

💡 Teachers: Searching for the phrase linking word reveals lessons that introduce cohesive devices. These can enhance student fluency and can be great additions to speaking or writing sessions.