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Core Resources
A core resource is a foundational or key resource that complements a curriculum in an especially effective way. It may be a comprehensive resource that broadly addresses several of the student learning outcomes (e.g., a major integrated resource, series, textbook), an in-depth student resource that addresses at least one student learning outcome or a professional resource for educators.
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R050844
1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up
This book contains reviews on classic and contemporary children's literature. It is organized by age group and includes board books, picture books and young adult novels. Each entry includes evaluations by international critics and reproduced artwork from the featured title.
The book includes an index of titles, a table of contents and an index by author/illustrator.
The book includes an index of titles, a table of contents and an index by author/illustrator.
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R070931
50 Literacy Strategies: Step by Step (4th ed.)
This publication provides research-based instructional literacy strategies useful for elementary and middle level educators. Each strategy indicates the instructional focus (oral language, phonemic awareness/phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, spelling and content areas), the grade levels, step-by-step instructions on how to use the instructional strategy and when to use the strategy. Scaffolding for English as an additional language learners is described and samples of students' works are presented. The index allows the user to find specific literacy strategies and strategies for certain grades.
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R045107
Best Practices in Literacy Instruction (6th ed.)
In this sixth edition, the authors incorporate the latest research about literacy teaching. Content new to this edition includes: the newest research findings and instructional practices; chapters on developmental word study and the physiological, emotional and behavioural foundations of literacy learning; and expanded information on classroom learning communities, teaching English learners and the use of digital tools and multimodal texts. The book includes a table of contents and an index.
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R049716
Beyond Leveled Books: Supporting Early and Transitional Readers in Grades K-5 (2nd ed.)
The authors continue to research moving students from leveled books to independent book selection. Suggestions and resources are provided to assist teachers to understand and meet the needs of transitional readers. The book contains examples of classroom instruction, sample mini-lessons, strategies for small group instruction, assessment techniques and student work. The book includes a table of contents, an appendix, an index and bibliographies of children's books, series books and professional resources.
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Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network
The Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network is interested in language and literacy. The network consists of Canada's leading researchers. They work together to discover evidence-based ways to assist children.
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June 13, 2017
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Comprehension and Collaboration: Inquiry Circles for Curiosity, Engagement, and Understanding (Revised ed.)
Inquiry circles provide a structure that supports students in building knowledge that matters in their lives. The authors suggest fundamental classroom conditions that are needed for active, small-group learning. Lessons in comprehension, collaboration and research are provided. The authors provide how-to instructions for four models of small-group inquiries: mini-inquiries, curricular inquiries, literature circle inquiries and open inquiries. Assessment and evaluation strategies are also provided.
The book includes a table of contents, references and an index.
The book includes a table of contents, references and an index.
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Early Literacy: A Resource for Teachers
This resource is intended to support teachers of emerging literacy learners. There are tools to assist teachers to assess and develop skills and strategies in literacy. Each chapter in the resource focuses on one particular set of literacy foundations: oral language foundations, textual foundations, graphophonic foundations and foundations of independent reading and writing.
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January 18, 2019
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R070952
Engaging Readers & Writers with Inquiry: Promoting Deep Understandings in Language Arts and Content Areas with Guiding Questions
Through the use of research and classroom experience, Wilhelm demonstrates that inquiry is easy to teach. He shares practical ideas for turning goals and outcomes into engaging authentic questions that propel students toward deep understandings.
Included in the book are examples of guiding questions for every content area, sample lessons and activities that deepen thinking about topics and prepare students for more meaningful reading and writing experiences.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
Included in the book are examples of guiding questions for every content area, sample lessons and activities that deepen thinking about topics and prepare students for more meaningful reading and writing experiences.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
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R070599
English Language Arts 3. Additional Learning Resources (2011)
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, English Language Arts 3.
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September 8, 2022
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R070928
English Language Arts 3. Core Learning Resources (2010)
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, English Language Arts 3.
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September 8, 2022
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R048564
Fluency Instruction: Research-Based Best Practices (2nd ed.)
The editors introduce the idea of fluency instruction, providing a thorough examination of what fluency instruction is and how it should be taught. Content new to this edition includes: new chapters on supporting English as an additional language learners and information on adolescent fluency, reading expressiveness, oral reading instruction and text selection. The editors include examples and vignettes of fluency instruction in the classroom.
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix and an index.
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix and an index.
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R023420
Gage Cornerstones 3: Canadian Language Arts
Cornerstones 3 provides a framework to build a flexible language arts program.
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Gage Cornerstones 3. Anthology 3A
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Gage Cornerstones 3. Anthology 3B
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Gage Cornerstones 3. Assessment Guide 3
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Gage Cornerstones 3. Blackline Masters 3
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Gage Cornerstones 3. Teacher's Guide 3 (West)
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R049787
Good Books Matter: How to Choose and Use Children's Literature to Help Students Grow as Readers
Written for beginning and experienced teachers, the authors provide guidance to teach with quality children's literature. Guidance is provided on selecting books, strategies for specific grade levels, suggestions for extension and tips for assessment. The book is organized around genres - traditional literature, picture books, novels, nonfiction, poetry and multicultural texts. The book includes a table of contents, appendices, professional resources and an index.
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R045028
Help for Struggling Readers: Strategies for Grades 3-8
McKenna presents research-based instructional strategies to use with struggling readers. There are ideas to engage students and to develop the key components of reading: vocabulary, comprehension, word recognition and fluency. Each chapter includes techniques to work on specific skills, suggested materials, instructional tips and suggestions for further reading. The book includes a table of contents, graphic organizer templates, suggested professional resources and an index.
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R070926
InfoTrac Literature Resource Center Database
This database contains full-text journal articles, literary criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews on over 130,000 writers from all disciplines and time periods.
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Website
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July 18, 2019
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R070919
International Federation for the Teaching of English (IFTE)
IFTE's mission is to promote the work and voices of English and literacy teachers through its member associations and in the world of English teaching generally. It works through conferences, links with associations with similar aims, electronic and other forms of publication and both formal and informal networks of English and literary professionals.
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Website
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Record posted/updated:
April 2, 2019
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R039110
Listen Hear!: 25 Effective Listening Comprehension Strategies
Students are expected to spend 50 percent or more of their day engaged in listening comprehension activities, but are they "hearing" rather than "listening." This user-friendly resource provides strategies to incorporate multidimensional listening comprehension into the classroom. Using the latest research, the authors provide charts to show at a glance which skills each strategy enhances, lists of contemporary literature to use in conjunction with the strategies and tips for assessment.
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R070957
Literate Lives: Teaching Reading and Writing in Elementary Classrooms
Designed to meet the needs of students in reading methods classes or beginning teachers, Flint invites readers to consider the complexities of the reading process in diverse settings. An inquiry stance is critical to being an effective teacher, especially in the area of reading as there is more than one approach to learning to read. Flint also provides pedagogy to teaching reading, writing and literacy as well as providing practical information and vignettes of real-life situations. Teachers are asked to reflect on the key concepts in the chapters. The book includes a table of contents, appendices, a glossary, references, children's literature references and an index.
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R042213
Making Sense of Phonics: The Hows and Whys (2nd ed.)
The authors provide practical ideas to build children's decoding skills by teaching letter-sound relationships, blending, word building and multisyllable words. This book provides strategies for explicit, systematic phonics instruction for primary-grade classrooms. The strategies can also be used for older students who experience difficulties in decoding. The book includes a table of contents, appendices, references and an index.
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Nelson Literacy 3
This major integrated resource for English language arts provides support for the three K-12 curriculum goals: comprehend and respond, compose and create and assess and reflect on language abilities. The resource also addresses the six language strands: viewing, listening, reading, representing, speaking and writing. Included in the resource is a variety of formats to support resource-based learning. Instructional strategies are explained and differentiating instruction is included to assist teachers with the diversity within classrooms. The Release of Responsibility model has students demonstrating and applying their knowledge in a variety of ways. A comprehensive approach is used to teach the language cues and conventions and they are incorporated into the framework of the lesson plans.
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Nelson Literacy 3. Guided and Independent Reading Kit
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Nelson Literacy 3. Media Package
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Nelson Literacy 3. Student Book 3a
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Nelson Literacy 3. Student Book 3b
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Nelson Literacy 3. Student Book 3c
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Nelson Literacy 3. Teacher's Resource Box
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Nelson Literacy 3. Transparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling
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Nelson Spelling 3
Nelson Spelling 3 is a comprehensive spelling instruction resource that promotes the development of spelling skills and strategies within language and communication contexts. The materials support a process approach to writing and address all six language arts strands. In addition, language elements are addressed within literature.
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Nelson Spelling 3. Student Book
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Nelson Spelling 3. Teacher's Resource
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R050694
Out of the Question: Guiding Students to a Deeper Understanding of What They See, Read, Hear, and Do
Knowing how to ask good questions is a pivotal skill in learning and inquiry. By asking questions, children clarify their understanding and make new connections. For educators, the booklet explores nurturing questions in the classroom, building questioning skills and assessing the questioning process. The resource will assist both educators and students in asking questions to discover what is relevant, what is of interest, what is legitimate, what is authentic and what needs further investigation. The resource includes a table of contents, an index and a professional reading list.
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Oxford Junior Dictionary
This 2007 edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary contains over 6,000 entries. The dictionary contains a "how to use this dictionary" page for students. There is also a listing of language study panels. These panels identify the word family a word belongs to, usage or different spellings for a word. Each entry contains the word, the word class, pronunciation key and sample sentences. At the back of the dictionary are a number of basic tools to assist students.
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Book
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$9.95
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May 24, 2017
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R047683
Planning for Inquiry: It's Not an Oxymoron!
Diane Parker provides an up-close look at the underlying structure of an inquiry-based approach, what such an approach might look like in practice and how it can happen in the classroom. Supported by stories and examples, Parker shares a practical yet non-prescriptive framework for developing lessons from learners' questions and authentic classroom events. The strategies can be adapted for both short- and long-term planning with students. Included are a table of contents, an index and appendices that offer assessment tools, sample planning forms, sample advocacy efforts and more.
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Powerful Learning: What We Know About Teaching for Understanding
The authors provide a number of teaching practices including project-based learning, cooperative learning, performance-based assessment, as well as instructional strategies in literacy, mathematics and science.
Online videos at www.edutopia.org demonstrate how role models help to generate student understanding. There are examples that show how educators can enable students to think critically, transfer skills and knowledge and be flexible problem solvers, both inside and outside the classroom.
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix, a bibliography and a subject index.
Online videos at www.edutopia.org demonstrate how role models help to generate student understanding. There are examples that show how educators can enable students to think critically, transfer skills and knowledge and be flexible problem solvers, both inside and outside the classroom.
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix, a bibliography and a subject index.
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Reading Instruction That Works: The Case for Balanced Teaching (4th ed.)
Richard L. Allington builds on the late Michael Pressley's work to explain and to illustrate the theories and findings that guide balanced teaching. The book provides strategies and techniques that move beyond theory and use a balanced approach in classrooms to build word recognition, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
The book includes a table of contents, an author index and a subject index.
The book includes a table of contents, an author index and a subject index.
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R070924
Saskatchewan Writers' Guild (SWG)
SWG is an organization that promotes Saskatchewan writers. The Guild's mission is to improve the status of the writer in Saskatchewan. The Guild offers conferences and writers' retreats and publishes the members' newsletter, entitled Freelance and a publication of literature written by Saskatchewan high school students, entitled Windscript.
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Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
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Shi-shi-etko
In four days, Shi-shi-etko leaves for residential school. Before she leaves, Shi-shi-etko's mother, father and Yayah share teachings they want her to remember. Shi-shi-etko learns to treasure the world that surrounds her. Yaya gives Shi-shi-etko a small bag made from deer hide and sinew. She tells Shi-shi-etko that the bag is to store memories. Shi-shi-etko carefully collects berries, roots and flowers for her bag of memories. When the truck arrives to pick up Shi-shi-etko, she goes to a giant fir tree, offers tobacco and tucks the memory bag inside its roots.
The book was selected as co-winner for the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year, Ânskohk Aboriginal Literary Festival.
The book was selected as co-winner for the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year, Ânskohk Aboriginal Literary Festival.
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Shi-shi-etko
In four days, Shi-shi-etko leaves for residential school. Before she leaves, Shi-shi-etko's mother, father and Yayah share teachings they want her to remember. Shi-shi-etko learns to treasure the world that surrounds her. Yaya gives Shi-shi-etko a small bag made from deer hide and sinew. She tells Shi-shi-etko that the bag is to store memories. Shi-shi-etko carefully collects berries, roots and flowers for her bag of memories. When the truck arrives to pick up Shi-shi-etko, she goes to a giant fir tree, offers tobacco and tucks the memory bag inside its roots.
Teachers will need to provide a historical context about residential schools and the impact on First Nations people.
This video is a dramatization of the picture book by Nicola I. Campbell and illustrated by Kim LaFave. The book was selected as co-winner for the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year, Ânskohk Aboriginal Literary Festival. The video won the 2009 Best Short Drama, Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival and the Best Canadian Short Drama, ImagineNATIVE 2009.
Teachers will need to provide a historical context about residential schools and the impact on First Nations people.
This video is a dramatization of the picture book by Nicola I. Campbell and illustrated by Kim LaFave. The book was selected as co-winner for the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year, Ânskohk Aboriginal Literary Festival. The video won the 2009 Best Short Drama, Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival and the Best Canadian Short Drama, ImagineNATIVE 2009.
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Truth and Reconciliation
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$150.00
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July 8, 2024
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R054558
Spelling Strategies and Patterns: What Kids Need to Know. Grades 3-5
Wilde applies the inquiry approach to spelling instruction. Students explore spelling patterns that they already know and develop strategies to help them fine-tune their spelling as they write. The book consists of two components: 32 strategy lessons to help students improve spelling as they write and 32 pattern lessons to help children know what to do when it is not obvious what letters are in a word.
An accompanying CD-ROM has classroom footage as Wilde teaches strategy and pattern lessons. A section called Working with What Kids Give You offers video clips on how to incorporate the unexpected events into an exploration. The CD-ROM also has student writing samples with commentary by Wilde.
The book includes a table of contents, assessment tools and procedures, references and a CD-ROM.
An accompanying CD-ROM has classroom footage as Wilde teaches strategy and pattern lessons. A section called Working with What Kids Give You offers video clips on how to incorporate the unexpected events into an exploration. The CD-ROM also has student writing samples with commentary by Wilde.
The book includes a table of contents, assessment tools and procedures, references and a CD-ROM.
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R070959
Strategies for Reading Assessment and Instruction: Helping Every Child Succeed (Sixth edition)
Each strategy follows a three-part progression, including sequence, materials and procedures. The authors provide a number of intervention strategies for a struggling reader. Content includes assessment tools and strategies, IF-THEN strategy intervention guides, differentiated reading instruction, a classroom environment assessment tool, updated fluency norms and expression measures and ideas to connect with the home.
The book includes a table of contents, a name index and a subject index.
The book includes a table of contents, a name index and a subject index.
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Teaching Essentials: Expecting the Most and Getting the Best From Every Learner, K-8
Routman provides a blueprint for instruction to allow all students to have success in the classroom. She draws upon her work with students that have excelled against great odds. Routman shares her principles and practices to help teachers and students reach their full potential. She stresses that everyone needs to be invited to the learning community. Some of the topics in the book include articulating high expectations for all students, including English as an Additional Language learners and struggling readers, setting lessons and activities in meaningful contexts, and embedding assessment into all aspects of instruction and planning. The book includes a table of contents and an index. Routman has a companion website at www.regieroutman.com that includes video clips of her working with students.
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R045108
Teaching Literacy in Third Grade
Grade 3 students start to transition between emergent and more advanced levels of literacy. The authors provide strategies to assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Ideas and activities to build fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and writing are included.
The book includes a table of contents, references and an index.
The book includes a table of contents, references and an index.
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R070961
Teaching Word Recognition: Effective Strategies for Students with Learning Difficulties (2nd ed.)
O'Connor synthesizes research on how children learn to read words. She demonstrates how to plan and implement lessons that address letter-sound pairings, decoding and blending, multisyllabic words, sight words and fluency. O'Connor provides strategies to be used in the classroom to assist students. Included in the book are a table of contents, appendices and an index.
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Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product with Enhanced Pearson eText Access Card Package (7th ed.)
Tompkins addresses both the process and the product of writing in this resource. She provides strategies for teaching prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing through writing workshops. This resource also includes: chapters on the writer's craft and on writing across the curriculum, information on the six traits of good writing and insights into using technology meaningfully in the writing classroom. The accompanying eText card provides access to additional content such as embedded videos and interactive quizzes. The book also includes a table of contents, references, an author index and a subject index.
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Record posted/updated:
May 22, 2019
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R045634
The Grammar Plan Book: A Guide to Smart Teaching
The best method of teaching language conventions is to integrate them into units and lessons. This book explains how to teach language conventions this way. Through examples of innovative educators teaching language, teachers are presented with concepts to use in the classroom. Although this publication is not a language handbook, it includes most of the language concepts that students need to know. The book is useful in planning focused lessons and it includes a sample scope-and-sequence chart.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
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R070964
The Science of Spelling: The Explicit Specifics that Make Readers and Writers (and Spellers!)
Through current research, the author reveals that spelling instruction is crucial for teaching every aspect of literacy and offers techniques for the following: making appropriate use of instructional devices such as scaffolding, hand and finger spelling and letter boxes; managing word lists and word sorts; differentiating spelling instruction and assessment and evaluation evaluating spelling resources. Included are rubrics, research-based forms, a table of contents, a bibliography and an index.
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3
The library pack for Grade 3 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 L-P. 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 each title that can be projected or used with interactive whiteboards. Individual titles in the Grade 3 collection are: The Great Flood, Koluskap and the Baby, Raven and Whale, The Hunt, Download!, Drummer Boy, Little Fish, Helping Hands, Where Do You Live? and Outstanding!
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. CD-ROM
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Class Set
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Download!
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Drummer Boy
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Helping Hands
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Koluskap and the Baby
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Library Pack
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Little Fish
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Outstanding!
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Raven and Whale
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Teacher's Guide
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. The Great Flood
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. The Hunt
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Turtle Island Voices Grade 3. Where Do You Live?
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R049619
Under One Sun Grade 3. Complete Classroom Set
This set includes six copies each of six leveled books and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from L-Q. The topics addressed in the set include traditional and contemporary life comparisons, world views, what is treaty, treaty people, and first visitors to Turtle Island.
What are additional resources?
Additional Resources
Additional resources also complement the curriculum in an effective way and are of the same variety as core resources. However, where funds are limited, educators are advised to start by purchasing core resources.
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R070582
A Broken Flute: The Native Experience in Books for Children
A Broken Flute is a collection of reviews that critically evaluate children's books about Native Americans written between the early 1900s and 2003. Stories, essays and poems accompany each review. The authors reviewed over 600 books and arranged the reviews alphabetically by title. The selected titles cover preschool, K-12 levels and adult and teacher materials.
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R045682
A Day's Work
In this video, Francisco's grandfather arrives from Mexico. Francisco and his grandfather wait in a parking lot hoping to be hired. Ben hires grandfather to work as a day labourer. At the end of the first day, Ben discovers that the job is done all wrong. Grandfather does not accept pay for the job; instead he returns the next day to fix his mistake.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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R070604
A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms
The author takes students on a journey of poetic forms. The book includes 29 examples of poetic forms, but not all the examples strictly follow the rules. Janeczko provides an explanation of each poetic form and the rhyme schemes.
Included in the book are a table of contents and background notes on the poetic forms.
Included in the book are a table of contents and background notes on the poetic forms.
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R053242
A Mother's Earth
This award-winning series, produced in Cree, English and French, uses stop-motion animation to portray life in a fictional northern Saskatchewan community. It focuses on issues and events in the lives of children and their supportive families in this traditional Cree community. The adults guide the children to retain their traditional culture and values while living in the modern world. In this episode, six year old Raven must write a report on identity, describing who she thinks she is. Through talking to many people in the community, 10-year-old Talon reconciles her Cree-Metis identity as a daughter and sister. Cousin T-Bear and brother Talon are asked to help create a sweat lodge and through their hard work they earn their Indian names. Non-Aboriginal students viewing this film will gain a better understanding of Aboriginal identity and traditional practices. T-Bone's father's role at the band office provides a glimpse into First Nations governance and its complex issues.
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Video
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Free
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Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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R052202
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Amos McGee, an elderly zookeeper, adheres to a daily routine that involves eating porridge for breakfast, catching the 6 a.m. bus for work and always making time to visit his animal friends. When Amos fails to arrive at the zoo one morning, the animals are concerned and travel to his home. They discover Amos sick with the sniffles and return the same kindness to him that he has shown to them.
This caring but humourous tale of friendship and dedication based on the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is strengthened through its illustrations, soothing music and soft-spoken narration. It provides opportunities for classroom discussions about the reciprocal nature of friendship.
This caring but humourous tale of friendship and dedication based on the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is strengthened through its illustrations, soothing music and soft-spoken narration. It provides opportunities for classroom discussions about the reciprocal nature of friendship.
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R049766
Adventures in Graphica: Using Comics and Graphic Novels to Teach Comprehension, 2-6
Thompson shares theory, research and support for using graphica in the classroom. He discusses the potential that graphica has for reaching struggling readers and English as an additional language learners. He also informs readers that graphica often addresses current and relevant social issues, such as prejudice. Using his own experiences, Thompson provides strategies and tips to use graphica in the classroom.
The book includes a table of contents, appendices and an index.
The book includes a table of contents, appendices and an index.
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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
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
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Record posted/updated:
January 4, 2019
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R070570
Alligator Pie (Classic ed.)
Dennis Lee's book of poetry and rhymes for children has been reissued in a collector's edition. The poems reflect a Canadian child's world - children are invited to "skip to Casa Loma" or to imagine an Ookpik who can "dance on Niagara Falls." Children will identify with the universal themes in Lee's poetry. The delights, fears and interests of a young child are explored in the variety of verses found in this anthology. The illustrations by Frank Newfeld contribute to the humour in many of the selections.
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R070918
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
ASCD is "dedicated to quality teaching, learning, and leadership." The organization publishes resources on all aspects of education including English language arts. The Language, Literacy and Literature Network provides teachers with a forum to share information. The periodical Educational Leadership includes articles for English language arts teachers.
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Website
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unavailable
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
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R070594
Beyond Reading and Writing: Inquiry, Curriculum, and Multiple Ways of Knowing
The authors examine the theory of inquiry and multiple ways of knowing, which put the learner at the centre of curriculum. Because of their experiences in the classroom, the authors are able to provide insight into how a curriculum works in day-to-day situations, offer suggestions on how educators can support and understand their students and suggest theory-into-practice techniques. The authors summarize their own understandings gained during the inquiry. The book demonstrates inquiry in action.
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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.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the poems. The text includes a table of contents and brief author biographies.
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R044077
Cinderella
This classic tale of triumph over adversity is entertainingly retold by Barbra Karlin. The James Marshall illustrations, accompanied by fine narration, animation and good musical background, create an easy to follow, humorous version of this old fairy tale. The program guide contains suggestions for other "Cinderella" tales.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
October 8, 2020
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R101480
Circle of Life Set 4. Single Copy Set
The Circle of Life set contains eight books that present First Nations cultures, traditional knowledge and worldviews. The books are intended to support guided reading at levels N-P. Titles in the set include Grandma Ida’s Garden; Sunday Night Social; The Three Sisters; Weaving Tradition; Wearing Treasures; Dolls, Cobs, and Kernels; The Wisdom Keeper; and Snow Snake. Each of the books has a lesson card with before, during and after reading activities. The teacher support disc contains the electronic book version with audio of each story, an image bank of the illustrations, 8 modifiable blackline masters and three videos to support professional development featuring a First Nations Elder.
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Circle of Life Set 4. Dolls, Cobs, and Kernels (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. Grandma Ida's Garden (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. Snowsnake (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. Sunday Night Social (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. The Three Sisters (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. The Wisdom Keeper (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. Wearing Treasures (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. Weaving Tradition (6-pack)
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R049779
Crafting Writers K-6
Hale explores ways to teach the craft of writing by moving beyond the rules of grammar and mechanics. Often teachers "teach" writing using the predictable rules of the English language. Hale examines the art of writing, the artistic side of writing and the process for identifying craft in writing.
She describes the specific and general craft techniques, such as voice, sentence fluency and writing with detail. Teachers will learn how to assist students in determining their writing strengths and how to build upon those strengths.
Included in the text are a table of contents, assessment strategies, appendices and an index.
She describes the specific and general craft techniques, such as voice, sentence fluency and writing with detail. Teachers will learn how to assist students in determining their writing strengths and how to build upon those strengths.
Included in the text are a table of contents, assessment strategies, appendices and an index.
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R051339
Crow Call
Before leaving for World War II, Daddy buys Liz a flannel shirt, something to remember him by when he is gone from home. Liz treasures that big and colourful shirt. It has been such a long time since Daddy was home; he does not even know that Liz's favourite thing to eat is cherry pie!
On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz.
The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language.
The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war.
On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz.
The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language.
The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war.
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R054584
Crow Call
Before leaving for World War II, Daddy buys Liz a flannel shirt, something to remember him by when he is gone from home. Liz treasures that big and colourful shirt. It has been such a long time since Daddy was home; he does not even know that Liz's favourite thing to eat is cherry pie! On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz. The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language. The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Lois Lowry and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline.
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Crow Call. An Interview with Lois Lowry
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CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 3, 2021
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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.
Through this folktale, young students will learn about the Ukrainian famine and the impact it had on Ukrainian people.
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R051481
Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems
Everyone makes lists of numerous types (e.g., names of friends to invite to a birthday party, activities for a summer vacation). This collection of list poems celebrates school. Some of the poems are a simple list of words, while others are more descriptive and complex. Students should be inspired to jot down what they notice around them and create their own list poems.
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R070749
Goldilocks & Mother Goose and Friends
In this version of Goldilocks, Goldilocks loves blueberries. She has no concerns for other people's property as she messes the beds and breaks a chair. In the end, Goldilocks makes up the beds she had disturbed, weaves a new chair to replace the one she broke and assists the bear family to make blueberry muffins for tea. Mother Goose and Friends contains a number of classic nursery rhymes, such as Pease Porridge Hot, Old King Cole and The Cat and the Fiddle. Lesser-known rhymes include The Elf Man and The Grasshopper. This video is an adaptation of the picture books illustrated by Ruth Sanderson.
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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 is very important to them.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the text.
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 is very important to them.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the text.
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R049355
Hannah's Story
Hannah Taylor sees her first homeless person in Winnipeg at the age of five. Hannah constantly thinks and worries about the man - where is he staying and what he is eating. When Hannah turns eight, she establishes the Ladybug Foundation, Inc. Hannah speaks to politicians, business leaders, students and the media to raise awareness and funds to help feed and shelter the homeless. Hannah's message inspires young people and adults to work together to help others. Her foundation supports projects in Canada that touch the homeless or near homeless. Today, Hannah continues to spread her message across Canada and around the world. She is a role model as a young human rights activist.
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Video
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Free
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Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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R070602
I Hate English!
In this video program, Mei Mei moves from Hong Kong to New York City. She is lonely and isolated in a new environment and she worries about losing her Chinese identity. Mei Mei refuses to speak a word of English. In fact, she hates English! But when Mei Mei goes to a neighbourhood centre, a teacher shows her how much fun she can have with the English language.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
May 5, 2018
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R049792
Independent Reading Inside the Box: How to Organize, Observe, and Assess Reading Strategies That Promote Deeper Thinking and Improve Comprehension in K-8 Classrooms (2nd ed.)
Donohue provides an overview of the reading response "boxes" with strategies for using them as prompts and options for providing feedback and assessment. She shows teachers how to add value, authenticity and accountability to their independent reading programs and to keep the focus on student reading.
Graphic organizers and open-response opportunities help promote higher-order thinking skills and innovative ways to make thinking visible during independent reading. There are reproducible blank templates and student samples that illustrate how the program works.
The book contains a table of contents, an appendix and an index.
Graphic organizers and open-response opportunities help promote higher-order thinking skills and innovative ways to make thinking visible during independent reading. There are reproducible blank templates and student samples that illustrate how the program works.
The book contains a table of contents, an appendix and an index.
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R070920
International Literacy Association (ILA)
The International Literacy Association (ILA), formerly known as the International Reading Association or IRA, is an association of professionals who are committed to literacy. It publishes the journals The Reading Teacher, Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy and Reading Research Quarterly.
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Website
Price :
unavailable
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
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R043420
Kamishibai Man
This story tells of an elderly kamishibai man who decides to come out of retirement and perform on the streets once again. Through Say's illustrations and text, Kamishibai Man addresses the lost Japanese art of paper theatre and the rediscovery of the special relationship between a storyteller and his audience. An afterword offers a brief history of kamishibai.
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R070603
Let's Eat!: What Children Eat Around the World
Jamie Oliver introduces Let's Eat! as a means for students to learn about five countries in the world through food. One meal is described from each country as well as a special day in each child's life, such as a festival or mushrooming.
There is one recipe from each country at the end of the book. The students will have fun smelling, touching, tasting and laughing as they try out the recipes.
Included are a table of contents, recipes and a glossary.
There is one recipe from each country at the end of the book. The students will have fun smelling, touching, tasting and laughing as they try out the recipes.
Included are a table of contents, recipes and a glossary.
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R072214
Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg & Three Cups of Tea
After a failed attempt to climb K2, Dr. Greg is lost and delirious when he comes upon a remote Himalayan village. The villagers save his life and in return, he vows to build them a school. The children of Korphe relate the story of how a school came to the village.
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R070921
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
NCTE promotes teaching, research and student achievement in English language arts. It publishes the journals Language Arts and English Journal.
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Website
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Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
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R050085
No!
Repeated three times, "no" is the only word in this book. A young child sets out to mail a letter and witnesses acts of war along the way. Besides seeing tanks in the streets and the destruction of buildings, the young boy also experiences a personal attack. This narrative demonstrates the importance of taking a stand and speaking up for oneself.
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R070579
Nonfiction Reading Power: Teaching Students How to Think While They Read All Kinds of Information
This book provides teachers with strategies to assist students while they read material in all subject areas. Gear uses children's books to encourage students to recognize that reading is about using the brain to zoom-in, to question/infer, to find the main idea, to make connections and to transform what is on the printed page.
The author explores the features of informational text and lists key books that are organized around strategies and subject areas. She provides ideas to include more informational texts in the classroom through read-alouds and author studies and provides tips for teaching nonfiction forms and text structures.
Included in the text are a table of contents, samples of students' work, assessment strategies, lists of children's books and professional titles and an index.
The author explores the features of informational text and lists key books that are organized around strategies and subject areas. She provides ideas to include more informational texts in the classroom through read-alouds and author studies and provides tips for teaching nonfiction forms and text structures.
Included in the text are a table of contents, samples of students' work, assessment strategies, lists of children's books and professional titles and an index.
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R100258
Not My Girl
The authors adapted Margaret Pokiak-Fenton's story about her childhood in a residential school, A Stranger at Home, into a picture book for younger children.
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R070922
NoveList Plus and NoveList K-8 Plus Databases
NoveList Plus and NoveList K-8 Plus are located on the Biographies, Books and Literature page of the Online Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers. These databases are fiction guides for all ages and level of readers. They include titles in series, subject access to fiction, full-text book reviews, recommended lists, annotations and summaries.
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Website
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unavailable
Record posted/updated:
June 13, 2017
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R018631
Officer Buckle and Gloria
Officer Buckle knows more about safety than anyone in the town of Napville. But whenever he tries to share his safety tips, nobody listens - until the day the Napville Police Department buys a police dog named Gloria, who has her own way of demonstrating safety tips. Based on the Caldecott Medal book by Peggy Rathmann, this program will delight audiences of all ages.
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CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$59.95 (Included in a collection)
Record posted/updated:
December 3, 2021
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R046802
On Meadowview Street
Caroline and her family move to Meadowview Street, but they soon discover that there is no meadow, no view and nothing growing in their yard except grass. While Dad is mowing the lawn, Caroline spots a blossom in the grass. She asks her dad not to mow in that one spot and makes a fence to protect the flower. Soon, Dad sells the lawnmower because Caroline's flower preserve has taken over the lawn. Caroline attracts various animal and plant species as her meadow continues to develop. Caroline's efforts to create a meadow catch on in the neighbourhood.
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R050867
Our World of Water: Children and Water Around the World
This book will help students to explore where water comes from and how it is used by children living in Peru, Mauritania, United States, Ethiopia, Tajikistan and Bangladesh. The author also invites students to discuss the ways different countries and cultures value water.
The book includes photographs, a table of contents, a glossary and brief facts about the countries.
The book includes photographs, a table of contents, a glossary and brief facts about the countries.
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R049979
Out of the Deeps
When he turns 12, Savino has to quit school to work and help his family. Savino goes with his father to the mine. He works along side his father and Nelson, his father's pit pony. After lunch, Savino is asked to haul a cart of coal to the top, using Nelson as his guide. When Savino's headlamp burns out, Nelson leads Savino to safety.
The story is based on true events. In 1944, the miners received their first paid holiday. The miners insisted the pit ponies also have a week's holiday. It would take another decade before pit ponies were no longer used in the mines.
The story is based on true events. In 1944, the miners received their first paid holiday. The miners insisted the pit ponies also have a week's holiday. It would take another decade before pit ponies were no longer used in the mines.
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R041879
Papa, Do You Love Me?
Set in Africa, a Maasai father patiently answers his young son's questions about love. Through Papa's reassuring answers, students learn about the Maasai culture.
A glossary of Maasai cultural expressions that are referenced in the book is provided.
A glossary of Maasai cultural expressions that are referenced in the book is provided.
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R046948
Raven Tales. How Raven Stole the Sun
Raven Tales: How Raven Stole the Sun is an animated film based on a First Nations folklore of the Northwest coast. Frog tells Raven and Eagle about an old man who keeps the sky, the stars, the moon and the light of the world in a set of boxes by the river. Raven transforms himself into a spruce needle and is swallowed by the old man's daughter. Raven grows inside the girl until he is born as a Raven-child. He persuades the old man to open the boxes, until one is remaining. Raven reveals his true identity and escapes through the smoke-hole. As he ascends into sky with the sun, Raven awakens the plants and animals.
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CD/DVD
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$29.95
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Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2020
R037625
Reading is Seeing: Learning to Visualize Scenes, Characters, Ideas, and Text Worlds to Improve Comprehension and Reflective Reading
This resource provides teachers with an overview of the research on visualization strategies and how this research may be used to improve students' reading comprehension. In each chapter, the author combines theory, personal experience and practical teaching activities to scaffold the learner's experience.
Strategies include ways to activate and build background knowledge, to elaborate on textual details, to make inferences, to develop mental models of nonfiction text and to make text-to-text connections.
Sample student work illustrates the expected outcomes of each particular technique. Suggestions are included for struggling and advanced readers.
Strategies include ways to activate and build background knowledge, to elaborate on textual details, to make inferences, to develop mental models of nonfiction text and to make text-to-text connections.
Sample student work illustrates the expected outcomes of each particular technique. Suggestions are included for struggling and advanced readers.
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R036858
Reciprocal Teaching at Work: Powerful Strategies and Lessons for Improving Reading Comprehension (3rd ed.)
Featuring a variety of classroom settings, this resource presents engaging lessons that implement a discussion technique to improve reading comprehension. This technique, reciprocal teaching, is based on teacher modelling, student participation and four strategies that readers use to comprehend text: predicting, questioning, clarifying and summarizing.
A detailed description of the four comprehension strategies (applicable to visual, oral and written text), ideas for leading students in reciprocal teaching, discussions in different social contexts and appended assessment forms are included in this resource.
A detailed description of the four comprehension strategies (applicable to visual, oral and written text), ideas for leading students in reciprocal teaching, discussions in different social contexts and appended assessment forms are included in this resource.
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R052037
Sandy's Incredible Shrinking Footprint
Sandy loves to visit her grandpa's house by the beach where she and her dog, Pepper, play in the sand. One day, Sandy's walk to the beach is ruined because the sand is littered with garbage. Sandy wonders who would do this to a beautiful place. She then meets the Garbage Lady who keeps the beach clean by recycling materials that she has found. The Garbage Lady teaches Sandy that by recycling and reusing items, she is shrinking her footprint. At the back of the book are 12 suggestions for shrinking our footprints.
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R054803
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend
Scaredy Squirrel is scared to make a friend. After all, they can bite. When he decides the perfect friend would be a goldfish (no teeth), his plan takes a surprising turn. In the end, he discovers that making the effort has its rewards.
Scaredy Squirrel provides an opportunity for classroom discussion to address fears, self-confidence and risk-taking.
Scaredy Squirrel provides an opportunity for classroom discussion to address fears, self-confidence and risk-taking.
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R049243
Shin-chi's Canoe
Arriving at school, Shi-shi-etko reminds Shin-chi that they can only use their English names and cannot speak to each other. Shin-chi's life becomes an endless cycle of church, mass, school, work and skimpy meals. His father sends him a gift - a cedar canoe. The river provides solace for Shin-chi as he dreams of the day when the sock-eye salmon return to the river and he can go back home. Campbell provides young children the opportunity to explore the issue of First Nations children sent to residential schools.
The book was a finalist for the 2008 Governor-General's Literary award for Children's Literature - illustration.
The book was a finalist for the 2008 Governor-General's Literary award for Children's Literature - illustration.
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R042515
Sketches From a Spy Tree
Anne-Marie sits in her favourite tree with her sketch book and watches the world that surrounds her. As she records her observations of the neighbourhood, she thinks about her father who left two years ago. Mike is Anne-Marie's mother's partner and she feels he is trying to take her father's place in the home. Her identical twin sister, Mary Anne, sees things differently.
Anne-Marie takes the reader on a one-year journey as she struggles with the changes taking place within her family. The poems capture Anne-Marie's feelings as she struggles to accept Mike and her observations of people in the neighbourhood.
Anne-Marie takes the reader on a one-year journey as she struggles with the changes taking place within her family. The poems capture Anne-Marie's feelings as she struggles to accept Mike and her observations of people in the neighbourhood.
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R054531
Solomon's Tree
On the West Coast of Canada, Solomon has developed a special relationship with a large maple tree in his yard. Through the tree, Solomon has learned many things about the life of insects, plants and animals. After a fierce storm topples the maple, Solomon's uncle leads him through the process of creating a mask, which brings to life all of the things that were special to Solomon. Students will appreciate Solomon, his family, the respect there is for the natural environment and how art is a part of the culture in this story.
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R053992
Stone Soup
In this video, villagers learn the importance of sharing, friendship and cooperation. Weary and hungry from traveling, three monks come upon a village. Villagers are suspicious of strangers and do not greet the monks. The monks decide to make stone soup. The villagers are enticed by what is happening. Before they know it, the villagers are contributing vegetables to the stone soup. An impromptu feast occurs - tables are arranged, the soup is ready to eat, sweets are made, lanterns are lit and the villagers gather with the monks for the meal. This gathering demonstrates the importance of respect for each other, personal gifts and possessions. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written and illustrated by Jon J. Muth.
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R019879
The Art of Inquiry: Questioning Strategies for K-6 Classrooms (2nd ed.)
This resource shows teachers how to question effectively and how to develop their students' questioning abilities. It formulates relevant questions that focus on information needs and encourages the establishment of a safe atmosphere for students to express themselves without fear of rejection. Part 1 identifies types of questions and the thinking skills that they promote. Part 2 provides practical questioning strategies and activities. Included are a table of contents, a list of suggested readings and sample student organizers.
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R055060
The Bear's Long Tail: A Tale Retold
Nokomis tells her grandson, Heyden, the story of how Fox tricks Bear. Bear should be asleep in winter. Instead, he awakens to rumblings in his stomach and before he heads outside, he stops to admire his long, bushy and shiny tail. Fox demonstrates how he uses his tail to catch fish. He tells Bear that they will go to another part of the lake for Bear to catch fish. Fox, being a trickster, knows that this part of the lake has no fish. Overnight, Bear's tail freezes in the lake and is pulled off when Bear tries to free his tail from the ice.
In this First Nations narrative, children will recognize that, like animals, people have different natures. There are people, like Bear, who trust others without question. There are also people, like Fox, who cannot be trusted all of the time.
Teachers may consider inviting an Elder or traditional knowledge keeper to the classroom to tell the narrative.
In this First Nations narrative, children will recognize that, like animals, people have different natures. There are people, like Bear, who trust others without question. There are also people, like Fox, who cannot be trusted all of the time.
Teachers may consider inviting an Elder or traditional knowledge keeper to the classroom to tell the narrative.
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R028494
The Caterpillar Woman
Based on a traditional Inuit story, this picture book tells the story of how inner beauty and kindness are transformative.
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R054524
The Curious Garden
In this animated video, Liam lives in a city that is dark and grey. While exploring one day, Liam discovers a stairwell that leads to old railroad tracks. Among the tracks is a patch of dying wildflowers. Liam decides to take care of the garden. He learns to water and prune the plants. As the garden starts to spread, the city is transformed into a colourful and green world. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written and illustrated by Peter Brown.
A teacher's guide is available.
A teacher's guide is available.
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The Curious Garden. An Interview with Peter Brown
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CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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R040095
The Firekeeper's Son
Sang-hee's father climbs the mountain every evening to light a fire. The fire is a signal to the firekeeper on the next mountain to light his fire and so on, until it reaches the king's palace. When the king sees the fire on the nearest mountain peak, he knows all is well in the land. If there is no fire, that means there is trouble and soldiers will be sent to defend the land.
One evening, Sang-hee's mother notices the fire is not lit. Sang-hee is sent to see why the fire is not burning. On the way, he discovers that his father has hurt his ankle and cannot light the fire. It is up to Sang-hee to carry the brass pot filled with coals to light the signal.
The story is set in Korea in the early 1800s. At the back of the book is an author's note about the bonfire signal system that was used in Korea.
One evening, Sang-hee's mother notices the fire is not lit. Sang-hee is sent to see why the fire is not burning. On the way, he discovers that his father has hurt his ankle and cannot light the fire. It is up to Sang-hee to carry the brass pot filled with coals to light the signal.
The story is set in Korea in the early 1800s. At the back of the book is an author's note about the bonfire signal system that was used in Korea.
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R051515
The Firekeeper's Son
Sang-hee's father climbs the mountain every evening to light a fire. The fire is a signal to the firekeeper on the next mountain to light his fire and so on, until it reaches the king's palace. When the king sees the fire on the nearest mountain peak, he knows all is well in the land. If there is no fire, that means there is trouble and soldiers will be sent to defend the land.
One evening, Sang-hee's mother notices the fire is not lit. Sang-hee is sent to see why the fire is not burning. On the way, he discovers that his father has hurt his ankle and cannot light the fire. It is up to Sang-hee to carry the brass pot filled with coals to light the signal.
The story is set in Korea in the early 1800s. At the back of the book is an author's note about the bonfire signal system that was used in Korea.
The video program is based on the book and is narrated by the author.
One evening, Sang-hee's mother notices the fire is not lit. Sang-hee is sent to see why the fire is not burning. On the way, he discovers that his father has hurt his ankle and cannot light the fire. It is up to Sang-hee to carry the brass pot filled with coals to light the signal.
The story is set in Korea in the early 1800s. At the back of the book is an author's note about the bonfire signal system that was used in Korea.
The video program is based on the book and is narrated by the author.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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R051437
The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Métis Story About Giving and Receiving
Developed in both Michif and English, this book and compact disc focus on the memories of Moushoom as he recalls the experience of finding the giving tree with his parents. This retelling of a traditional story highlights Métis core values and beliefs including strength, kindness, courage, tolerance, honesty, respect, love, sharing, caring, balance, patience and most of all - a meaningful connection with the Creator and Mother Earth.
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R045429
The Hockey Tree
Owen and Holly play a game of pond hockey with their father. Just before stopping for a cup of hot chocolate, Holly shoots the puck into an icefishing hole. When their father takes them on a walk in the woods, the children think that their hockey game is finished. To Holly and Owen's surprise, their father makes a "prairie hockey puck" from a dead tree and the game continues.
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R046789
The Librarian From the Black Lagoon
Rumours thrive about the school library. It is said that the librarian, Mrs. Beamster, laminates people who talk or whisper. She puts glue on chairs to prevent wriggling and recites the Dewey Decimal System during story time. Some say that the shelves in the library are electrified and kids need to go through a Decontamination Room before entering. When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst. Imagine their surprise when they are welcomed to a warm and friendly place, where a smiling librarian invites them to explore some of the fun and funny books they have to offer. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Mike Thaler and illustrated by Jared Lee.
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R044131
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story From Iraq
Based on a true event, this book tells how the librarian at Basra enlisted the help of the community to save over 70 percent of the collection in the library. The library was burned in the war and conflict that engulfed Basra, Iraq in 2003.
The story can provide a springboard for discussion regarding the love of books and literature, the importance of libraries in a community, a respect for knowledge, the implications of war on individuals and communities and the war in Iraq.
The illustrations, similar to the Ted Harrison style, present a rich resource for viewing and representing.
The story can provide a springboard for discussion regarding the love of books and literature, the importance of libraries in a community, a respect for knowledge, the implications of war on individuals and communities and the war in Iraq.
The illustrations, similar to the Ted Harrison style, present a rich resource for viewing and representing.
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R053569
The Lion and the Mouse
Based on Aesop's fable, this wordless interpretation tells the story of two animals overcoming their instincts and fears for the good of the other. A mother mouse mistakenly awakens a sleeping lion. It takes all of the lion's strength to let the mouse go. The mouse hurries back to her babies, grateful for her survival. Later, the lion gets trapped by a hunter. The mouse remembers the lion's kindness and chews through the ropes to free the lion. Students will learn that acts of friendship and kindness can occur in unlikely ways. This video is an adaptation of the picture book illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.
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The Lion and the Mouse. An Interview with Jerry Pinkney
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CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 3, 2021
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R070606
The Nexus Ring
Josh and Maddy return to Calgary after a visit to their grandmother's house in Saanich. As they travel on the ferry from Vancouver Island, Maddy purchases a ring. She soon discovers that the ring is no ordinary ring - it is magical! Unfortunately, a character named Gronvald wants the ring.
Josh and Maddy meet Aleena, who offers to help keep the ring from Gronvald. She takes the two children through a veil of magic to a world of otter-people that co-exists with the human world. Josh and Maddy soon discover that they cannot trust Aleena, who covets the ring. The otter-people insist that the ring be returned to the giant of Castle Mountain so it can no longer damage the veil between the two worlds. Josh and Maddy must return the ring to the giant and then try to find their way home.
This title was a finalist for the 2009 Saskatchewan Diamond Willow Award.
Josh and Maddy meet Aleena, who offers to help keep the ring from Gronvald. She takes the two children through a veil of magic to a world of otter-people that co-exists with the human world. Josh and Maddy soon discover that they cannot trust Aleena, who covets the ring. The otter-people insist that the ring be returned to the giant of Castle Mountain so it can no longer damage the veil between the two worlds. Josh and Maddy must return the ring to the giant and then try to find their way home.
This title was a finalist for the 2009 Saskatchewan Diamond Willow Award.
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R050697
The Poetry Experience: Choosing and Using Poetry in the Classroom
This 32-page flipbook explores various aspects of poetry. There are tips on responding, reading, speaking and sharing poetry in the classroom. Suggestions are provided for poetry selection, poetic forms, responding to poetry and writing poetry.
Included in the text are a table of contents, blackline masters, an index and suggestions for professional reading.
Included in the text are a table of contents, blackline masters, an index and suggestions for professional reading.
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R054798
The Red Hen
This modern version of a classic tale accompanied with bluegrass music and colourful illustrations and animations will support student understanding of the value of hard work.
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R001939
The Two Sisters
In this retelling of a legend from the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest, a Chief is planning a feast to celebrate his two daughters as they mature into womanhood. Although war is imminent with their enemy, the two sisters ask their father to invite the enemy to a peaceful feast. The enemy warriors and their families attend the feast, war is forgotten and peace and harmony exist forever. The two sisters give birth to Peace and Brotherhood and are immortalized as two mountains. The original text of this book is excerpted from E. Pauline Johnson's classic composition, Legends of Vancouver.
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R050484
Timmerman Was Here
Told in the first person, a young girl resents the man who now occupies her grandfather's vacant room. Timmerman is mysterious and many rumours are spreading at school about him. As the weeks pass by, the young girl has difficulty finding fault with Timmerman. He is quiet, polite and fixes things around the house.
The rumours about Timmerman continue, especially when he is seen late at night wandering the streets with a shovel and sack. The young girl defends Timmerman, but she too starts to have her doubts about his activities.
Timmerman disappears one night and leaves the young girl to wonder and worry about him. In spring, Timmerman's nighttime wanderings are revealed.
The rumours about Timmerman continue, especially when he is seen late at night wandering the streets with a shovel and sack. The young girl defends Timmerman, but she too starts to have her doubts about his activities.
Timmerman disappears one night and leaves the young girl to wonder and worry about him. In spring, Timmerman's nighttime wanderings are revealed.
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R051330
Who's That Man?
World War II separated men from their families. Sometimes young children would meet their fathers for the first time when the fathers returned home from war. Duncan-Cary explores how a young boy feels when his father returns home from war and the two meet for the first time. He wonders if his father will love him. His father also has the same concerns as he meets his young son for the first time.
Based on her father's experience, Duncan-Cary complements the text with personal photographs. A DVD is included with the author narrating the story and singing the song.
Based on her father's experience, Duncan-Cary complements the text with personal photographs. A DVD is included with the author narrating the story and singing the song.
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R042860
Wild About Books
Librarian Molly McGrew takes her book mobile to the zoo where she introduces the animals to reading. Molly finds joke books for the hyenas, books in Chinese for the pandas, and waterproof books for the otters. Before long, the animals become voracious readers and they soon begin writing as well. Insects write haikus, the cheetah writes a novel and the hippo a memoir. This video is an adaptation of the book written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Marc Brown.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 3, 2021
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R050739
Yeny and the Children for Peace
Yeny and her family escape the violence in their Colombian mountain village to live in the city. Violence, however, also prevails in the city. Yeny's uncle is kidnapped and she faces a bully at school. Yeny's friends support her by organizing a peace carnival. As the peace carnival gathers momentum, the children decide to hold a national vote for peace.
The story is based on a true event. On October 25, 1996, millions of Colombian children held a vote that resulted in one full day with no bombs, shootings or kidnappings. Since 1996, the Colombian Children's Movement for Peace has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
The book includes a table of contents, photographs and a glossary. Brief background information on Colombia's political system will need to be provided to students.
The story is based on a true event. On October 25, 1996, millions of Colombian children held a vote that resulted in one full day with no bombs, shootings or kidnappings. Since 1996, the Colombian Children's Movement for Peace has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
The book includes a table of contents, photographs and a glossary. Brief background information on Colombia's political system will need to be provided to students.
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What are other useful materials?
Other Useful Materials
Other useful materials are documents, lesson plans or classroom activities that teachers may find useful in supporting the curriculum, but that have not typically undergone the same formal evaluation process that is required for core and additional resources.
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R003028
ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online enables you to connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps. It enables you to work with smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools that deliver location intelligence. It also enables the user to share insights with the world or specific groups. The website contains a tutorial, links to suggested subjects and projects, lesson plans and activities.
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
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Record posted/updated:
February 1, 2022
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R102404
Assessing, Evaluating, and Reporting Student Progress: Supporting English Language Arts
The purpose of this supporting document is to provide samples of assessment and evaluation tools teachers may use/adapt for their students as teachers implement an effective English Language Arts program.
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
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Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
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R104355
CAMPUS
CAMPUS is the National Film Board’s exclusive education streaming service available at no cost to all teachers and students in Saskatchewan and is available on ROVER. Previewing resources is recommended.
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
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Record posted/updated:
February 1, 2022
R103880
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Learning Supports for Families and Teachers
This document was created to provide support for parents/guardians when sharing information about the coronavirus with young and school-aged children. The document is also useful for early learning staff and Prekindergarten to Grade 12 teachers.
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
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Record posted/updated:
April 8, 2020
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R012793
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 3: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students investigate the responsibilities of varying levels of government and the scope of influence of their decisions. Students extend their use of maps and globes to represent the Earth and consider why people choose to live and settle where they do. Students begin to learn about the relationship between beliefs, rights and responsibilities. Students consider the impact of culture and diversity on interpretation of current events.
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
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Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
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R104354
Curio
Curio is the CBC’s educational streaming service made available at no cost to Saskatchewan teachers and students by the Ministry of Education and is available on ROVER. Previewing resources is recommended.
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
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Record posted/updated:
February 1, 2022
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R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD). It will: assist school divisions, central office personnel, administrators, educators, First Nations and Métis organizations and community partners to develop a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity; assist in understanding the unique educational, health and safety needs of staff, students and their families who self-identify as gender and/or sexually diverse; provide practical strategies, suggestions and frequently asked questions to support schools and communities as they work with students to anticipate and overcome challenges related to transphobia, homophobia and heterosexism; acknowledge the shared responsibility of ensuring that all students who identify as gender and/or sexually diverse have the same opportunities for safety, socialization and success in schools; assist educators in planning curricular-based instruction and assessment to meet the unique needs of gender and/or sexually diverse students; and assist school divisions and First Nations and Métis organizations to fulfill their ethical and professional responsibilities to provide safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students regardless of their actual or perceived differences.
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Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019
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R103623
Digital Citizenship Education in Saskatchewan Schools: A Policy Planning Guide for School Divisions and Schools to Implement Digital Citizenship Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12
This document provides guidelines for school divisions and school-based administrators who are developing digital citizenship policies. It is not a prescriptive policy; instead, it offers a roadmap for building appropriate school division policies and school-specific digital citizenship guidelines and procedures. Tools to help teachers, administrators and parents as they get started on the implementation of digital citizenship education for K-12 students are also included.
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
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Record posted/updated:
September 8, 2022
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R103625
English Language Arts for French Immersion Students: A Bridging Document Grades 3 to 5
The purpose of this document is to assist English Language Arts teachers instructing French Immersion grades 3 to 5 students in understanding French Immersion curricula and students so that they can plan for instruction. The Bridging document establishes the links between the ELA and FI curricula, provides background information and instructional strategies to facilitate the integration of FI and ELA, provides guidelines for an efficient use of the ELA curriculum with French Immersion students, lists common transfers and interferences and offers suggestions for adaptation when necessary.
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January 3, 2019
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R103070
Historical Learning Resources Updates
Learning Resources Updates provided an annual supplement to every subject-specific bibliography that supported K-12 curricula.
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January 2, 2019
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Inquiry: Dr. J. Wilhelm Archived Webinar Part 1 "Preparing for Inquiry"
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm from Boise State University discusses inquiry learning as represented in Saskatchewan's K-12 curricula. This archived webinar supports teachers as they prepare to plan for inquiry-based teaching and learning. Visit the Saskatchewan School Library Association (SSLA) Inquiry website to find a wide variety of support materials and resources.
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January 3, 2019
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R070157
Inquiry: Dr. J. Wilhelm Archived Webinar Part 2 "Planning for Inquiry"
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm from Boise State University discusses inquiry learning as represented in Saskatchewan's K-12 curricula. This archived webinar supports teachers in planning for inquiry-based teaching and learning. Visit the Saskatchewan School Library Association (SSLA) Inquiry website to find a wide variety of support materials and resources.
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January 3, 2019
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R103762
Opportunities to Address Child Abuse Prevention Education and Response
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas
and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators
are noted.
and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators
are noted.
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July 8, 2024
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Saskatchewan Reads: A companion document to the Saskatchewan English Language Arts Curriculum-Grades 1, 2, 3
Saskatchewan Reads is a companion document to the English Language Arts Grades 1, 2, and 3 curricula. It was created based on sound research, specifically in reading, focusing on instructional approaches, assessment and intervention. Some of the key authors referenced include: Allington, Miller, Fountas and Pinnell, Davies, Cooper, and Fisher & Frey, to name a few. Furthermore, it showcases the diversity of promising practices that have proven successful in school divisions and First Nations communities within Saskatchewan.
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June 29, 2022
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R104870
Saskatchewan Reads for Administrators: Leadership for a Sakacthewan Reads School
Saskatchewan Reads for Administrators: Leadership for a Sakacthewan Reads School is a document for system leaders in deploying Saskatchewan Reads. The document addresses key areas for being a successful leader within the context of a Saskatchewan Reads school. Areas of focus include: the importance of leadership, developing common beliefs, being a lead learner, creating a reading culture and environment, how to lead with a reading focus and how to manage the various components involved.
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July 12, 2022
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Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's Indigenous Resources Review Committee Suggested Resources
These titles have been suggested by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's Indigenous Resources Review Committee. Before using these resources in the classroom, educators should consider the sensitive, emotional issues related to tragic events in Indigenous history and consult their local resources evaluation policy.
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Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI)
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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)
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Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
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How the Mouse Got Brown Teeth: A Cree Story
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Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
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Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S)
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Owls See Clearly at Night = Lii yiiboo nayaapiwak lii swer: A Michif Alphabet = L'alfabet di Michif
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The Sharing Circle: Stories About First Nations Culture
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The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
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Unreserved
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You Hold Me Up
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Truth and Reconciliation
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September 30, 2021
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R102870
Summarized Outcomes Across Areas of Study for Kindergarten to Grade 5
This document is intended to assist teachers to integrate subjects across the curriculum.
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August 18, 2020
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Supporting Reconciliation in Saskatchewan Schools
This site has been created by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education to support school staffs to work together to expand their understanding of truth and reconciliation as well as the history and legacy of residential schools. It contains tools and resources to support important conversations and professional development opportunities.
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Truth and Reconciliation
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February 22, 2019
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R104586
Teaching Sensitive Content in the Classroom
The purpose of the presentation is to describe strategies teachers can use to approach content that may be perceived as sensitive in their community in order to:
- ensure the learning environment is safe for respectful dialogue;
- teach students how to think critically about any topic with an open mind; and,
- meet curricular outcomes.
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January 3, 2022
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R102380
Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties and Disabilities: A Guide for Educators
The purpose of this resource is to assist educators in teaching students who are experiencing significant difficulties, or who have a disability in reading and written expression. The document provides a general description of learning disabilities with a focus on the most common type of disability - reading disability.
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October 26, 2019
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The Adaptive Dimension for Saskatchewan K-12 Students
The Adaptive Dimension refers to the concept of making adjustments to any or all of the following variables: learning environment, instruction, assessment and resources. Adjustments to these variables are intended to make learning meaningful and appropriate and to support student achievement. In the
Saskatchewan context, differentiation is addressed through the Adaptive Dimension which enables all teachers to respond to student diversity, including their strengths and needs, interests, backgrounds, life experiences and motivations.
Saskatchewan context, differentiation is addressed through the Adaptive Dimension which enables all teachers to respond to student diversity, including their strengths and needs, interests, backgrounds, life experiences and motivations.
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September 4, 2024
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Treaty Education Learning Resource
The Kindergarten to Grade 9 Treaty Education Learning Resource is designed for teachers to assist them in integrating the Treaty content and perspective with Saskatchewan's curricula and is based on the inquiry method of teaching. It provides information about Treaties, First Nations people and the history of what is now known as Saskatchewan, as well as sample learning experiences, assessment ideas and suggested resource materials to support teachers in the development of their lessons.
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March 11, 2020
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Treaty Education Outcomes and Indicators
The Treaty Education outcomes and indicators at each grade level are designed to engage learners on a journey of inquiry and discovery. When meaningfully and thoughtfully incorporated into subject areas, Treaty Education moves beyond an idea to become actualized as a belief that benefits all learners.
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February 13, 2019
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Truth and Reconciliation Resources - English Language Arts
The titles listed below may support instruction in the classroom related to the history, work and ideals of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). These resources have not undergone the full evaluation process that is carried out for core and additional resources. Before using these resources in the classroom, educators should consider the sensitive emotional issues related to the work of the TRC and consult their local resources evaluation policy. Resources that appear on the core and additional resources lists and support the ideals of the TRC can be found by clicking on Truth and Reconciliation in the Filter by Content section of any resources list on the curriculum site that contains titles on this topic.
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Arctic Stories
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Little Butterfly Girl: An Indian Residential School Story
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Not My Girl
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The Orange Shirt Story
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When I Was Eight