English Language Arts 4
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R036684
Gabriel Dumont
Gabriel Dumont was born in 1837 to mixed parentage. Dumont lived the way of the Métis, moving throughout the west and hunting buffalo. When he became head of the buffalo hunt, the buffalo herds were dwindling. Dumont called upon Louis Riel to speak on behalf of the Métis. After being ignored by the federal government, the Métis took up arms and were eventually defeated. Dumont fled to the United States where he became part of the Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. In 1893, Gabriel returned to Bat...
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Book
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$5.95
Record posted/updated:
January 17, 2019
R052393
Gooney Bird is So Absurd
January is cold and it is time for Gooney Bird Greene to bring out her special brain-warming hat. Mrs. Pidgeon is teaching the class about poetry and Gooney Bird needs to stimulate her brain by keeping it warm.
The students experiment with haikus, couplets and limericks. Along the way, the class discovers that writing poetry is hard work and requires creative thinking. When the students receive some terrible news concerning Mrs. Pidgeon, Gooney Bird organizes the class to write a poem that i...
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Book
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$8.50
Record posted/updated:
May 24, 2017
R039260
African Rhythms: Animated Stories for Children
African Rhythms is a collection of animated stories that explore various African cultural traditions.
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Jump-up. Caribbean Carnival in Canada!
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The Cora Player
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 4, 2019
R070616
The Secret of Your Name = Kiimooch ka shinikashooyen
Canada's Métis people are recognized as a nation by all levels of government. The Métis have their own flag, language, songs and stories. Today's Métis have grown up in the aftermath of the 1885 resistance. Bouchard celebrates what it is to be Métis.
The book is written in English and Michif. The book includes a CD with Bouchard narrating the story. Fiddle music on the CD is provided by John Arcand.
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Book
CD/DVD
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$24.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R012416
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 4: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will extend their exploration of rules and societal order to the workings of the various governing systems in Saskatchewan, including First Nations and Métis governance and provincial governance structures. Students will begin to understand the impact of the differing levels of government and understand the connections between varying levels of responsibility.
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R042386
Enough
Marusia and her father farm near the village of Zhitya, Ukraine. Ukraine comes under Stalin's power and all foodstuffs now belong to the dictator. Marusia hides one sack of grain from the soldiers. Marusia eventually outwits the dictator by hiding sacks of grain in graves so the village can continue to plant grain for food.
Through this folktale, young students will learn about the Ukrainian famine and the impact it had on Ukrainian people.
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Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070609
Canadian Poems for Canadian Kids (3rd ed.)
This anthology contains poetry by Canadian authors, including representation from Saskatchewan. Linguists believe that reading poetry to young children stimulates the imagination and develops language skills. In this collection, the poems explore Canadian life and use humour to explore fears or to express sorrow.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the poems. The text includes a table of contents and brief author biographies.
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Book
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$14.95
Record posted/updated:
November 20, 2018
R048701
Lucky's Mountain
Maggie Sullivan has grown up in a British Columbia mining community. Her father is killed in a mine explosion and she is forced to leave her only home. Maggie must also leave behind her best friend, a dog named Lucky. Lucky was a gift from her father and has only three legs. No one in the community wants to take in Lucky. Maggie must find the right solution for Lucky and herself.
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Book
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$7.95
Record posted/updated:
August 14, 2019
R046069
Nokum is My Teacher
A young First Nations boy questions his Nokum about the world beyond their home and community. Nokum provides a vision of the world that the young boy can enter through reading, using his imagination and retaining respect for the ways of his people.
The book is written in English and Cree and it includes a CD with Bouchard narrating the story. Northern Cree provide the singing and drumming on the CD. The title is also available in French.
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Book
CD/DVD
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$24.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R047169
Fiddle Dancer = Li daanseur de vyaeloon
Nolin visits his grandfather on New Year's Eve and together they are jigging at the community dance. Moushoom shows off his fancy steps and Nolin believes he will never learn the fancy steps. Moushoom explains that his Ma Mayr tapped the beat while he was in her womb and continue to tap the beat while he was growing up. Moushoom teaches Nolin some fancy steps and gives Nolin a Métis sash to "make his feet fly." Soon Nolin is doing three fancy steps.
Included in the book is a glossary of Mich...
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Book
CD/DVD
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$15.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R100472
Turtle Island Voices Grade 4
The library pack for Grade 4 contains 10 titles - 3 traditional stories, 4 modern stories and 4 informational texts - that provide First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and support guided reading levels I-S. The books are also available as a full class set (6 copies of each title) and as individual titles. The teacher's guide includes lesson plans with activities, teaching suggestions, web connections and blackline masters. A CD-ROM is also available that contains digital version of eac...
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. CD-ROM
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Class Set
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Connected
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Deer and Cougar
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Eagles on Ice
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Get Moving!
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Kirima Okpik, Master Inventor
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Library Pack
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Making Music
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Sarah and the Bully
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Teacher's Guide
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. The First Corn
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. The Gift of the Red River Jig
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. The Mystery of the Mist
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Book
CD/DVD
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unavailable
Record posted/updated:
December 9, 2018
R052774
Tumbleweed Skies
Ellie's father has lost his job in Moose Jaw, and her mother is dead. To support his daughter, Daddy accepts a job as a travelling salesman, but he cannot take Ellie with him - the road is no place for a young girl. They go to Grandma Acklebee's farm near Weybolt, hoping that Grandma will take in Ellie.
Ellie knows that she is not wanted by Grandma Acklebee and the feeling is mutual. Grandma blames Daddy and Ellie for her daughter's death. As the summer progresses, Ellie yearns for her Grand...
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Book
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$12.95
Record posted/updated:
May 24, 2017