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What is a core resource?
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.
R070906
Academic Conversations: Classroom Talk That Fosters Critical Thinking and Content Understandings
This professional resource will assist teachers as they develop conversation skills with their students. The authors identify five core communication skills: elaborating and clarifying, supporting ideas with evidence, building on and/or challenging ideas, paraphrasing and synthesizing.
Students learn to evaluate facts and use them for meaningful problem solving. It enables students to develop a variety of critical thinking skills to build complex ideas and solve problems with others. The book describes how to build academic vocabulary and grammar, critical thinking and literacy skills, and abstract essential understandings. It includes suggestions to guide conversation skills, to craft conversation-worthy tasks and to use conversations to teach and assess.
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix, references and an index.
Students learn to evaluate facts and use them for meaningful problem solving. It enables students to develop a variety of critical thinking skills to build complex ideas and solve problems with others. The book describes how to build academic vocabulary and grammar, critical thinking and literacy skills, and abstract essential understandings. It includes suggestions to guide conversation skills, to craft conversation-worthy tasks and to use conversations to teach and assess.
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix, references and an index.
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Book
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$32.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R048709
Adolescent Literacy: Turning Promise Into Practice
Adolescent Literacy provides opportunities for educators to engage in conversations about literacy practices. The book offers a collection of essays that address issues such as English as an additional language learners, technology in the classroom, writing instruction and young adult literature. Each chapter builds on the previous to create a unified storyline for administrators and educators to envision literacy instruction for adolescents.
The resource contains a table of contents, references, trade resources, appendices and an index.
The resource contains a table of contents, references, trade resources, appendices and an index.
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Book
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$53.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R048754
Best Practices in Adolescent Literacy Instruction(2nd ed.)
This collection of articles addresses literacy instruction and provides research-based recommendations for practice. Educators will be equipped with tools to scaffold young adults' development of self-regulated reading, writing and other communication methods.
The resource is divided into four parts: valuing adolescence, developing literacy strategies, developing disciplinary literacies and addressing program and policy issues.
Digital literacies, using multiple texts to enhance content areas, interventions for older youth struggling with reading and English as an additional language learners are a few of the topics addressed in the text. Each article can be read on its own or in sequential order.
The resource includes a table of contents and an index.
The resource is divided into four parts: valuing adolescence, developing literacy strategies, developing disciplinary literacies and addressing program and policy issues.
Digital literacies, using multiple texts to enhance content areas, interventions for older youth struggling with reading and English as an additional language learners are a few of the topics addressed in the text. Each article can be read on its own or in sequential order.
The resource includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$49.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070949
Caring Hearts & Critical Minds: Literature, Inquiry, and Social Responsibility
This resource will assist teachers to incorporate inquiry learning, contemporary literature and teaching social responsibility. Good texts may act as a catalyst for youth to explore topics, create their identity, engage in meaningful discussions with others, learn to critique and inspire them to create a better world. The author invites educators to consider using texts as anchor texts for inquiry learning, rather than overall novel studies. The text includes five inquiry learning units that can be adapted for use in Saskatchewan classrooms.
This resource includes a table of contents, an index and appendices.
This resource includes a table of contents, an index and appendices.
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Book
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$34.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052108
Classroom Strategies for Interactive Learning(4th ed.)
Doug Buehl provides a variety of literacy development strategies that stress effective learning across the curriculum. There are 41 user-friendly literacy skill-building strategies that may be unfamiliar to those outside the reading field. Each can be easily adapted to a variety of student ability levels. The strategies can be used at the middle level and at the secondary level.
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Book
Price :
$32.95 US
Record posted/updated:
June 5, 2018
R054517
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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Book
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Inquiry
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$49.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070950
Content Area Reading and Literacy: Succeeding in Today's Diverse Classrooms(8th ed.)
Using a student-centred approach to teaching literacy, this resource explores methods of understanding and teaching content reading to middle and secondary level students. Inclusive of students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, the resource details effective reading strategies, assessment and evaluation techniques, the role of prior knowledge, literate thinking and creating a favourable learning climate. It includes methods for integrating technology and writing strategies and presents a holistic perspective regarding literacy instruction.
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Book
Document
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$110.40
Record posted/updated:
April 2, 2019
R026534
Crossroads 10. Student Text
This integrated resource offers Canadian selections that include First Nations and multicultural perspectives. It provides opportunities for students to experience the six language arts and to use them across the disciplines.
The student anthology contains a main table of contents organized thematically and an alternate table of contents organized around broad topics. This activity-based resource is organized into six main units: Personal Focus, Science and Technology, Media Perspectives, Issues and two genre units - Short Stories and Essays. Each unit features a unit-at-a-glance page that identifies key learning outcomes and provides end-of-unit reflection activities that form the basis for formative evaluation. There are cross-curricular links throughout each unit.
The student anthology contains a main table of contents organized thematically and an alternate table of contents organized around broad topics. This activity-based resource is organized into six main units: Personal Focus, Science and Technology, Media Perspectives, Issues and two genre units - Short Stories and Essays. Each unit features a unit-at-a-glance page that identifies key learning outcomes and provides end-of-unit reflection activities that form the basis for formative evaluation. There are cross-curricular links throughout each unit.
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Crossroads 10. Teacher's Guide
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Book
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$74.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R050648
Deeper Reading: Comprehending Challenging Texts, 4-12
This resource is for teachers who want to move students beyond surface-level comprehension of challenging texts. Some of the strategies that Gallagher employs are: accepting the challenge of reading difficult texts, monitoring student comprehension as they read, using meaningful collaboration to achieve deeper comprehension and using critical thinking skills to analyze real-world issues.
Gallagher has structured the resource to examine key reading issues and to present effective strategies that teachers can use to move their students to deeper comprehension levels.
The resource includes a table of contents and an index.
Gallagher has structured the resource to examine key reading issues and to present effective strategies that teachers can use to move their students to deeper comprehension levels.
The resource includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$30.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R037537
Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?: Content Comprehension, Grades 6-12
This book is for teachers who want to improve their students' reading comprehension in the content areas for Grades 6-12. Tovani demonstrates in detail several strategies that can effectively increase student comprehension. This resource provides support to teachers who do not feel comfortable teaching the reading strand. Do I Really Have to Teach Reading? is a useful book that gives examples of teaching reading in the content areas and offers advice on how to balance instruction and content. This book has the potential to help students become better readers and lifelong learners.
Included are a table of contents and an appendix of sample activities.
Included are a table of contents and an appendix of sample activities.
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Book
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$30.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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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Book
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Inquiry
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$26.99
Record posted/updated:
January 16, 2025
R070581
English Language Arts 20. Additional Learning Resources (2012)
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 20.
Links :
Download
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 30, 2019
R070925
English Language Arts 20. Core Learning Resources (2012)
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 20.
Links :
Download
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R070910
Gage Canadian Dictionary(Revised and expanded)
This edition includes clear definitions for each relevant part of speech, pronunciation, etymology, synonyms, homonyms, idioms, several illustrations, cross-references to variants, usage notes and sentences when relevant, regional meanings, as well as suffixes and verb endings.
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Book
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$61.95
Record posted/updated:
June 7, 2017
R031548
Imprints 11
This integrated resource offers a variety of text selections from diverse Canadian and international writers. Genres include short stories, poetry, essays and media study.
The anthologies cross grade levels, themes and issues at the secondary level. Educators should carefully consider each selection for course fit and for application to specific topics and/or themes.
The teacher's guide provides background information and instructional and assessment ideas that may be selectively used to address specific learning outcome.
The anthologies cross grade levels, themes and issues at the secondary level. Educators should carefully consider each selection for course fit and for application to specific topics and/or themes.
The teacher's guide provides background information and instructional and assessment ideas that may be selectively used to address specific learning outcome.
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Imprints 11. Anthology Volume 1
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Imprints 11. Anthology Volume 1 and 2 (set)
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Imprints 11. Anthology Volume 2
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Imprints 11. Teacher's Guide West
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Book
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R070955
Interface
This integrated resource supports the English language arts curriculum at the Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 levels. The variety of text selections allow for student engagement in the six strands.
Students will develop their critical inquiry skills. Using the six strands, students will become "knowledge builders" rather than recipients of other points of view. Suggested activities will foster collaboration and assist students to become active participants in the 21st century.
The teacher resource contains strategies to engage the adolescent learner. Suggestions are included to differentiate instruction, how to plan with the end in mind and how to create an inquiry classroom. Assessment ideas are also included. Additional materials are available online.
Students will develop their critical inquiry skills. Using the six strands, students will become "knowledge builders" rather than recipients of other points of view. Suggested activities will foster collaboration and assist students to become active participants in the 21st century.
The teacher resource contains strategies to engage the adolescent learner. Suggestions are included to differentiate instruction, how to plan with the end in mind and how to create an inquiry classroom. Assessment ideas are also included. Additional materials are available online.
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Interface V1.1. Student Text
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Interface V1.1. Teacher's Resource CD-ROM
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Interface V1.2. Student Text
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Interface V1.2. Teacher's Resource CD-ROM
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Interface V2.1. Student Text
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Interface V2.1. Teacher's Resource CD-ROM
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Interface V2.2. Student Text
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Interface V2.2. Teacher's Resource CD-ROM
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Book
Website
Other
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
April 2, 2019
R050664
Is It Still Cheating If I Don't Get Caught?
Young people face challenging choices every day. Whether it is Internet usage (downloading music for free), use of steroids in sports, family relationships, school responsibilities or being in love - teens may question themselves about what is the right thing to do.
Dr. Weinstein provides five life principles that serve as tools to help students make the best decisions possible. Real-life dilemmas are included in the text and students are presented with questions to consider about the situations. Using one of the five principles to demonstrate its use in action, Weinstein offers a possible answer for students to consider.
The resource includes a table of contents and an index of dilemmas.
Dr. Weinstein provides five life principles that serve as tools to help students make the best decisions possible. Real-life dilemmas are included in the text and students are presented with questions to consider about the situations. Using one of the five principles to demonstrate its use in action, Weinstein offers a possible answer for students to consider.
The resource includes a table of contents and an index of dilemmas.
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Book
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$24.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R055013
Listening. Attitudes, Principles, and Skills(5th ed.)
This is a well-organized overview of theoretical and practical information about listening as an important component in communication. The book provides suggestions for understanding and improving the strategies necessary for comprehension, interpretation, evaluation and response to the spoken word.
In this revised edition, Brownell continues to explore the impact of culture, technology and globalization. Ethical questions are raised to promote the consideration of the responsibilities associated with listening behaviours.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
In this revised edition, Brownell continues to explore the impact of culture, technology and globalization. Ethical questions are raised to promote the consideration of the responsibilities associated with listening behaviours.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$210.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R050675
Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: Research-Based Practice
As an introduction and to set the context for the articles in the text, the editors have included three dimensions for reflection: health literacy to influence students' development of personal health and well-being; multiliteracy experiences where a student is engaged in learning through the activation, coordination, and utilization of multimodal processes and commercial literacy where commercial programs are used in the classroom and the energy required by educators to shape the programs to meet the instructional needs of students.
The first section of the text provides articles on literacy and the adolescent learner. The second half of the text contains articles about teaching the adolescent learner through research-based instructional practices. Using picture books with older learners, considering adolescent boys' and girls' literacy needs, using popular culture and assessing adolescent literacy are a few of the topics of the articles.
The resource includes a table of contents and an index.
The first section of the text provides articles on literacy and the adolescent learner. The second half of the text contains articles about teaching the adolescent learner through research-based instructional practices. Using picture books with older learners, considering adolescent boys' and girls' literacy needs, using popular culture and assessing adolescent literacy are a few of the topics of the articles.
The resource includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
Price :
$76.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101430
Literature. Craft & Voice(2nd ed.)
This anthology introduces students to great works of literature, while helping them to learn to read and to write analytically. Accompanied by online access to video interviews of dozens of living authors featured in the book, this text provides a focus on writing, featuring sections on poetry, fiction and drama, including 2 Shakespearean plays.
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Book
Price :
$139.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070956
Live Ink 9-10
This integrated resource supports the English language arts curriculum at both the Grades 9 and 10 levels. The variety of text selections allow for student engagement in the six strands.
Inquiry is built into the modules and allows for the student to continually reflect on the big question. Opportunities exist to make the learning relevant to adolescents.
Inquiry is built into the modules and allows for the student to continually reflect on the big question. Opportunities exist to make the learning relevant to adolescents.
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Get Real! Module Kit
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Get Real! Online eKit
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Get Real! Student Edition
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Get Real! Teacher's Guide
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Live Lines. Module Kit
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Live Lines. Online eKit
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Live Lines. Student Edition
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Live Lines. Teacher's Guide
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Looking for Me? Module Kit
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Looking for Me? Online eKit
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Looking for Me? Student Edition
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Looking for Me? Teacher's Guide
Media and Formats :
Book
Website
Other
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054567
Nelson Language and Writing 11. Student Book
This handbook provides models of a variety of written forms. Chapters include topics on dramatic monologues, short stories, cause-and-effect essays, classification essays, news stories, persuasive essays, film reviews, problem-solution essays, print advertisements, memos and emails, proposals and websites. After analyzing a model, students embark on the writing process, giving consideration to elements of the writer's craft such as style, design and conventions.
This book is suitable as a source for writing models and ideas that may be selectively used in addressing specific learning outcomes.
The book includes a table of contents, a reference handbook and an index.
This book is suitable as a source for writing models and ideas that may be selectively used in addressing specific learning outcomes.
The book includes a table of contents, a reference handbook and an index.
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Book
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$72.50
Record posted/updated:
January 16, 2025
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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Book
Topic :
Inquiry
Price :
$24.99 US
Record posted/updated:
April 2, 2019
R070912
Readicide: How Schools Are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It
Readicide is defined as the systematic killing of the love of reading. Gallagher argues that schools are actively (though unknowingly) furthering the decline of reading. He contends that instructional practices used in most schools are killing reading by: valuing the development of test-takers over the development of lifelong learners, requiring students to read difficult texts without proper instructional supports and scaffolds, insisting that students focus on academic texts and ignoring the importance of developing recreational reading.
Gallagher provides educators with the necessary tools to reverse the loss of another generation of readers.
The book includes a table of contents, appendices, references and an index.
Gallagher provides educators with the necessary tools to reverse the loss of another generation of readers.
The book includes a table of contents, appendices, references and an index.
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Book
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$23.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101204
Reading Canada: Teaching Canadian Fiction in Secondary Schools
This resource provides an overview of recently published, critically acclaimed Canadian fiction for young adults, covering a wide array of writing styles, diverse student interests and literary genres. Plot summaries and analyses of the texts featured are included, as well as practical advice on creating and implementing lesson plans.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$84.95
Record posted/updated:
June 13, 2018
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.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R070914
SightLines 10. Student Text
SightLines 10 offers a wide range of contemporary materials that support outcome-based teaching and learning. This integrated resource materials, provides a variety of opportunities to use the six language arts.
The anthology deals with complex issues from real life and requires high-level thinking. The selections stimulate critical and creative thinking and thoughtful response. The anthology offers a combination of mature content, voices, and themes; and the use of complex imagery, vocabulary, and description. Some selections in the student anthology contain material dealing with the supernatural, as well as other sensitive areas.
The anthology deals with complex issues from real life and requires high-level thinking. The selections stimulate critical and creative thinking and thoughtful response. The anthology offers a combination of mature content, voices, and themes; and the use of complex imagery, vocabulary, and description. Some selections in the student anthology contain material dealing with the supernatural, as well as other sensitive areas.
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SightLines 10. Teacher Guide
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Book
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$81.38
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R046988
Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary(2nd ed.)
This dictionary contains over 2,000 Canadian words and meanings. The inside front cover has a chronology of the English language and the back inside cover has definitions of literary terms. A guide at the beginning of the dictionary describes how to use the reference book and includes words borrowed from other languages that have not been fully integrated into English. Phrases in the entries help clarify the meanings. Examples are provided for words that have ambiguous meanings. The appendices have a section on irregular verbs, punctuation and capitalization.
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Book
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$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R070722
Teaching English by Design: How to Create and Carry Out Instructional Units
This publication teaches educators the complexities of designing and using instructional units that support the curriculum and engage students. The beginning of the book includes information on how students learn and take responsibility for their learning, and provides alternatives to teacher-led discussions. The author includes a chapter on planning an entire course in order to have coherence and continuity throughout the year.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
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Book
Price :
$39.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101372
Teaching Grammar and Punctuation in the Twenty-First Century
This teacher resource uses students' own writing as the context for developing students' grammar and punctuation skills. The Canadian resource provides useful tools and strategies to help students progress from writing complete sentences to understanding concepts such as tense, number and structure. Highlights include: a skill development approach that encourages students in each phase of learning; examples of student reading and writing provide practical ideas and exercises; and additional online resources, such as student reading passages and activities and extra teaching suggestions.
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Book
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$49.95
Record posted/updated:
June 13, 2018
R070909
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language(3rd ed.)
This updated edition continues to provide a comprehensive exploration of the history, structure and variety of English in its oral and written forms. Two areas have been added to the text: the rise of electronic communication in all its current forms from email to texting and the crisis affecting the world's languages.
In light of recent developments, the language statistics and topics involving technology have been updated. Revision of the maps includes new countries or country names. The author provides information on language teaching and learning.
The book contains: a table of contents; a glossary; special symbols and abbreviations; a table of the world's languages; suggestions for further reading; an index of languages, families, dialects, and scripts; an index of authors and personalities and an index of topics.
In light of recent developments, the language statistics and topics involving technology have been updated. Revision of the maps includes new countries or country names. The author provides information on language teaching and learning.
The book contains: a table of contents; a glossary; special symbols and abbreviations; a table of the world's languages; suggestions for further reading; an index of languages, families, dialects, and scripts; an index of authors and personalities and an index of topics.
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Book
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$58.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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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Book
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$31.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070953
iLit
The iLit collections offers flexibility for classroom use. Each title contains contemporary Canadian content in a variety of media (e.g., Twitter fiction, rap lyrics). Each selection includes an author biography and photography, before-during-after questions, suggested activities, and prompts to focus student engagement. Visual elements accompany each selection and provide opportunities for visual literacy.
The teacher's resource to accompany the text selections is available online through the iLit digital collection. Differentiated instruction, suggested lessons focusing on one big idea related to a study of the text, assessment strategies, and exemplars are included.
iLit is available in either print or digital versions. Teachers can customize their online collection for minimal cost. Selections are added to the digital site continuously. A digital license must be purchased yearly to access the digital content. A number of Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis selections are available only on the digital site (www.iLit.ca).
The teacher's resource to accompany the text selections is available online through the iLit digital collection. Differentiated instruction, suggested lessons focusing on one big idea related to a study of the text, assessment strategies, and exemplars are included.
iLit is available in either print or digital versions. Teachers can customize their online collection for minimal cost. Selections are added to the digital site continuously. A digital license must be purchased yearly to access the digital content. A number of Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis selections are available only on the digital site (www.iLit.ca).
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From Discord to Discourse. Teacher's Resource: A Collection of Contemporary Canadian Essays
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From Discord to Discourse: A Collection of Contemporary Canadian Essays
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Modern Morsels. Selections of Canadian Poetry and Short Fiction
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Modern Morsels. Teacher's Resource: Selections of Canadian Poetry and Short Fiction
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Moving Forward. Teacher's Resource: A Collection About Truth and Reconciliation
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Moving Forward: A Collection About Truth and Reconciliation
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Rattling the Stage. Teacher's Resource: A Collection of Canadian Monologues, Spoken Word, and Short Plays
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Rattling the Stage: A Collection of Canadian Monologues, Spoken Word, and Short Plays
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Reality Imagined. Teacher's Resource: Stories of Identity and Change
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Reality Imagined: Stories of Identity and Change
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Remix. A Revolution in Text Forms
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Remix. Teacher's Resource: A Revolution in Text Forms
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Strength and Struggle. Teacher's Resource: Perspectives from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in Canada
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Strength and Struggle: Perspectives from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in Canada
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Truth Perceived. Teacher's Resource: Perspectives Through Canadian Nonfiction
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Truth Perceived: Perspectives Through Canadian Nonfiction
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Voices in the Hall. Teacher's Resource: Echoes of Students Past and Present
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Voices in the Hall: Echoes of Students Past and Present
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Book
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$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101600
iSkills
The iSkills collection focuses on specific areas of English language arts skills: comprehension, communication and language conventions. Each lesson includes questions and explorations designed to help the student develop a deep understanding of the language skills.
Each text contains a table of contents and a glossary. Each text has an accompanying teacher's resource.
Each text contains a table of contents and a glossary. Each text has an accompanying teacher's resource.
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Beyond Five Paragraphs. Teacher's Resource: Advanced Essay Writing Skills
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Beyond Five Paragraphs: Advanced Essay Writing Skills
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Constructing Meaning. Teacher's Resource: Skills for Understanding Contemporary Texts
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Constructing Meaning: Skills for Understanding Contemporary Texts
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From Txt to Talk. Teacher's Resource: Communication Skills for Today and Tomorrow
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From Txt to Talk: Communication Skills for Today and Tomorrow
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Start with the Sentence. Teacher's Resource: Create Correct, Concise, Connected Sentences
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Start with the Sentence: Create, Correct, Concise, Connected Sentences
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Book
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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.
R044114
"Reading Don't Fix No Chevys": Literacy in the Lives of Young Men
The authors interviewed 49 middle and secondary level male students from a wide range of backgrounds in order to determine how the young men use literacy and what conditions promote it. Several factors under consideration include socioeconomic background, race, performance and type of school. The research shows that boys favour literacy activities outside of school that provide an escape from the stresses in their lives. The authors explain how progressive curricula and instruction can help boys become more engaged with literacy. The authors note that the same principles apply to female students in the classroom.
Teachers will find this book useful to help them identify situations that promote literacy and consider the implications for classroom practices.
Teachers will find this book useful to help them identify situations that promote literacy and consider the implications for classroom practices.
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Book
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$38.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R009091
50 Essays: A Portable Anthology(5th ed.)
50 Essays: A Portable Anthology is a collection of classic essays and contemporary readings relevant to students. The essays address topics such as diversity, identity and making ethical choices. Authors include Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, David Sedaris, Plato and Virginia Woolf. At the beginning of each essay, a brief biography of the author is provided. The anthology includes a table of contents, an alternate table of contents, a glossary of writing terms and an index of authors and titles.
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Book
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$54.68
Record posted/updated:
March 27, 2019
R055064
75 Readings Plus(10th ed.)
This anthology of classic and contemporary essays includes a variety of authors, disciplines, issues and themes. Each chapter highlights a particular rhetorical strategy, such as narration, analogy and persuasion, and ends with questions for discussion plus suggestions for writing and further reading.
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Book
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$103.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R102047
8th Fire
8th Fire takes a journey through Aboriginal country, highlighting the urgent need to fix Canada's 500-year-old relationship with its Indigenous peoples - a relationship marked by colonialism, conflict and denial. Hosted by CBC journalist Wab Kinew, the four-part series offers us all the way forward - and a second chance at getting the relationship right.
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At the Crossroads
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Indigenous in the City
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It's Time
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Whose Land is It Anyway?
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Watch
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Free
Record posted/updated:
August 18, 2021
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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Book
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$82.50
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R054028
A Country's Hunger
In 1989, the Canadian House of Commons sets the goal to eliminate poverty among Canada's children by the year 2000. In a country as rich and prosperous as Canada, has child poverty been eliminated? Mark Chatel travels the country to see what progress that has been made in the 20 years since that historic promise. Chatel discovers that over 700,000 children continue to live in poverty.
Parents, teachers, social workers, politicians and children offer insights on what it means to live in poverty on a daily basis. At times, Chatel's observations are discouraging, but he discovers that some solutions to end child poverty are not as complex as we believe.
Parents, teachers, social workers, politicians and children offer insights on what it means to live in poverty on a daily basis. At times, Chatel's observations are discouraging, but he discovers that some solutions to end child poverty are not as complex as we believe.
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CD/DVD
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$80.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053086
A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk
In 1987, a civil war breaks out in Sudan. In the village of Duk Padiet, 7-year-old Jacob Akech Deng wakes up in the middle of the night from the sounds of soldiers invading and burning his village and slaughtering the villagers, including most of Jacob's family. Jacob leaves the village and embarks on a journey that changes his life. As Jacob and his young friends travel through Sudan, they struggle to survive on their own and are confronted with war, starvation and wild animal attacks. Jacob's desire to become a soldier diminishes as he realizes that education is key to peace and stability.
The book is based on Jacob's experiences as one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan."
A teacher's guide is available.
The book is based on Jacob's experiences as one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan."
A teacher's guide is available.
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Book
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$12.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101158
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
This is the true story of Ishmael Beah, a boy who fled attacking rebels in Sierra Leone at age 12, only to be led a year later into the role of a government child soldier. Ishmael experiences the horrors of war first-hand until the age of 16 when he is finally removed from the fighting by UNICEF. The memoir presents an account of survival, perseverance and, ultimately, forgiveness.
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Book
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$20.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R046932
A Sense of the Infinite
Annabeth's world begins to crumble in her last year of high school when her best friend, Noe, starts taking her future in another direction. Annabeth's relationship with her mother is also strained, forcing her to take a look at herself and the secret that she has been hiding for years.
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Book
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$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2019
R014941
An Anthology of Indigenous Literatures in English: Voices From Canada(5th ed.)
This anthology includes poetry, short stories, plays, excerpts from novels, historical letters and origin stories by Indigenous writers and storytellers. It also contains a timeline of Indigenous literature and a table of contents organized by genre.
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Book
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See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2022
R045481
As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl
This is the true story of a young child who was born a male but raised as a female. In 1967, a twin baby boy, David, suffers a botched circumcision. His parents, who were uneducated and in need of assistance, agree to a radical treatment to alter the boy's gender. Dr. Money, a physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States, treats David and his brother, Brian. The experiment is called the "twin-case," and earns the doctor the honour as one of the greatest sex researchers of the century.
While in his teens, David is informed of his medical history and makes the decision to live as a male.
While in his teens, David is informed of his medical history and makes the decision to live as a male.
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Book
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$18.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R054263
Audacious
When 16-year-old Raphaelle and her family move to a small prairie city, she uses the opportunity to reinvent herself as "Ella." She turns to her explicit art to express her feelings and is soon facing censorship and intolerance. This novel in verse follows Ella's search for a new start.
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Book
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$12.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101481
Beautiful Music for Ugly Children
Although he was born Elizabeth, Gabe has always known he was a guy. In his last year of high school, Gabe begins transitioning and experiences bullying and other challenges as his relationships change, but finds support and popularity as a DJ on a community radio show.
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$12.56
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070583
Billy Tinker
Billy is a labourer in a Northern Saskatchewan mining camp. The work is hard and the transient life is lonely. He attends a sweat lodge ceremony which helps him renew his relationship with the land and his culture.
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Book
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$9.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054719
Blind Spot: What Happened to Canada's Aboriginal Fathers?
This video program explores the issue of First Nations children who grow up without their fathers - the "blind spot." Two central themes in the program can lead to classroom discussion. First, the decimation of the buffalo stripped males of their role as providers and protectors. Moving First Nations people to reserves created a culture of dependency. The residential school system further eroded the First Nations family structure. The second theme is the lack of support or recognition by Canadian governments and the public on the issue of absent fathers. President Barack Obama is bringing the issue of fatherlessness to the forefront in the United States.
Filmed in North Central Regina, three men discuss fatherhood. Sixteen-year-old Tyson Kakaway is preparing for the birth of his first child. Only knowing his father through Facebook, Tyson vows he will do his best to be a father to his daughter. Andrew Kinniewisse is from the Yellowquill First Nation. Andrew is in the courts trying to prove that he can provide a stable home so that his two older children can return to live with him. Jeff Crowe spent 13 years in and out of jail; he now runs a parenting program at the Regina Correctional Centre.
Filmed in North Central Regina, three men discuss fatherhood. Sixteen-year-old Tyson Kakaway is preparing for the birth of his first child. Only knowing his father through Facebook, Tyson vows he will do his best to be a father to his daughter. Andrew Kinniewisse is from the Yellowquill First Nation. Andrew is in the courts trying to prove that he can provide a stable home so that his two older children can return to live with him. Jeff Crowe spent 13 years in and out of jail; he now runs a parenting program at the Regina Correctional Centre.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R050643
Building Adolescent Readers
Building Adolescent Readers is a series of four video programs designed to assist educators in helping students to make sense of difficult text. Kelly Gallagher introduces a number of teaching and learning strategies, including whole class, small group and individual instruction. Gallagher models how to engage students with a variety of texts in the program. Students will develop the skills and behaviours of life-long learners.
There are four programs in the video series: The Six Building Blocks, First Draft Reading, Second Draft Reading and One Question, One Comment. The resource is designed for use in workshops or professional learning communities. It is flexible and can be tailored to meet group needs.
There are four programs in the video series: The Six Building Blocks, First Draft Reading, Second Draft Reading and One Question, One Comment. The resource is designed for use in workshops or professional learning communities. It is flexible and can be tailored to meet group needs.
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First Draft Reading
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One Question, One Comment
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Second Draft Reading
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The Six Building Blocks
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Video
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$150.00/year (Includes whole series)
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R015168
Clap When You Land
When Yano Rios dies in a plane crash, he leaves behind two families, one in the Dominican Republic and one in the United States. The two teenage daughters only discover one another after the tragic loss of their father. This novel-in-verse is told from the daughters’ perspective as they navigate their shock, their grief and their futures.
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Book
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See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2022
R053690
Code Name Verity
During World War II, two young women join the war effort in Europe - one as a British spy and one as a pilot. This is the story of their friendship, their loyalty to each other and the sacrifices they made for the war.
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Book
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$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R101490
Eleanor & Park
Eleanor and Park are both teenage misfits. Eleanor is new in town and is bullied for being different; Park has lived in town all his life but still feels like he doesn't belong. During one school year in 1986, the two find out how much they have in common and form a relationship despite their differences.
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Book
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$10.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054373
Every Day
A teen soul named A wakes up every morning in a different body and lives a different life for just one day. A has made peace with the limitations of this existence until one day a person appears with whom A would like to spend every day.
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Book
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$10.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R007205
Every Last Word
Although Samantha McAllister's life is consumed with the effects of her obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), she manages to keep it a secret in order to belong to the group of popular girls at her high school. When she meets Caroline, however, Sam is introduced to a group of misfits who help her discover a new side of herself.
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Book
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$10.99
Record posted/updated:
January 12, 2020
R049224
First Times: Stories Selected by Marthe Jocelyn
This collection of short stories explores human nature. The authors write about a "first time," such as a first love, a first job, a first boyfriend or a first step into adulthood. Decisions the characters have made include laundering money that leads to probation, purchasing a coveted pair of blue jeans or idolizing an older adult who flaunts authority and rapes a young girl.
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Book
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$12.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R051529
Fishtailing
Natalie is a new student at high school. She has had a difficult life as her parents abuse alcohol and she was sexually assaulted by her father's friend. Because of this, Natalie manipulates people. She befriends three teens who are drawn into her world of deception. Tricia feels abandoned by her mother's new family, Kyle is in love with Tricia, and Miguel is haunted by the death of his family after a massacre in his South American village. The narrative culminates in the suicide of one of the characters.
The four teens describe their life experiences in the poetry that they write. Mrs. Farr, the English teacher, and Ms. Nishi, the guidance councillor, do not help the students. Mrs. Farr questions the students' poetry through email correspondence and often believes the students' writing is fiction.
A teacher's guide is available.
The four teens describe their life experiences in the poetry that they write. Mrs. Farr, the English teacher, and Ms. Nishi, the guidance councillor, do not help the students. Mrs. Farr questions the students' poetry through email correspondence and often believes the students' writing is fiction.
A teacher's guide is available.
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Book
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Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
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$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054720
Fix Me
Leia's family life is difficult. Her brother, Brian, physically abuses her, her Aunt Phoebe does not know how to handle the situation and the family's social worker is unaware of what is happening in the home.
Both Leia and her brother self-mutilate themselves. To get away from Brian's abuse, Leia goes to the zoo. Kyle, the owner's son, comes up with a plan that allows Leia to stay at the zoo. Leia grows attached to the elephants and a chimpanzee who was abused. Leia begins to heal until Brian comes to the zoo and Leia's memories of his abuse resurface.
Both Leia and her brother self-mutilate themselves. To get away from Brian's abuse, Leia goes to the zoo. Kyle, the owner's son, comes up with a plan that allows Leia to stay at the zoo. Leia grows attached to the elephants and a chimpanzee who was abused. Leia begins to heal until Brian comes to the zoo and Leia's memories of his abuse resurface.
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Book
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$19.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052608
Four Feet Up
This program follows the lives of 8-year-old Isaiah and his family for one year. His parents struggle to overcome addictions, abuse and dysfunction in the home as they seek to provide the basic necessities and opportunities for Isaiah and his siblings. Isaiah knows he is less fortunate, but does not understand the meaning of these words. In spite of the difficulties Isaiah is faced with, he is growing up to be well-adjusted, healthy and smart.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R033717
Fractures. Family Stories
Set in Wilson's native Nova Scotia, the author reflects on common childhood emotions. The collection of stories focuses on sibling rivalry, self-image, relationships, dysfunctional families, illness and death. A sensitive and insightful look into the discoveries, the agonies, and the joys of growing up can be found in these short stories.
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Book
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$16.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070797
How Facebook Changed the World
Beginning as a college dorm project, Facebook is now an international giant. It has more than half a billion users, and Canadians are among its biggest fans. This video examines the rise of the social media giant and at the many ways it is changing the world.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R030957
I Read It, But I Don't Get It: Comprehension Strategies for Adolescent Readers
Many useful ideas for improving adolescents' comprehension are included in this slim, highly readable volume. I Read It, But I Don't Get It is organized into three parts. Parts 1 and 2 contain chapters that pertain to topics such as Fake Reading, Connecting the New to the Known and What's the Plan?
Each chapter begins with a student quotation and an anecdote involving a problem in reading encountered by the author in an actual classroom of adolescent students. The strategies presented in the book are based on research that defines the thinking strategies used by proficient readers. The roles of purpose in reading, motivation and use of prior experiences constitute the basis for many of the strategies. The book aligns with current research regarding effective reading instruction. The notion that meaning in reading is constructed as readers interact with text is at the root of the strategies presented.
Part 3 consists of three short appendices that contain forms to be used to facilitate implementation of the strategies presented in the preceding chapters.
Each chapter begins with a student quotation and an anecdote involving a problem in reading encountered by the author in an actual classroom of adolescent students. The strategies presented in the book are based on research that defines the thinking strategies used by proficient readers. The roles of purpose in reading, motivation and use of prior experiences constitute the basis for many of the strategies. The book aligns with current research regarding effective reading instruction. The notion that meaning in reading is constructed as readers interact with text is at the root of the strategies presented.
Part 3 consists of three short appendices that contain forms to be used to facilitate implementation of the strategies presented in the preceding chapters.
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Book
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$33.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070585
I am Hutterite: The Fascinating True Story of a Young Woman's Journey to Reclaim Her Heritage
Ann-Marie Dornn was raised on a Hutterite colony in Manitoba. In 1969, her parents make the difficult decision to leave colony life and, with very little financial or material resources and seven children, the family enter mainstream society. Mary-Ann describes communal life on the colony, the struggles the family endured after leaving the colony and her desire to fit in with her peers.
The book includes black-and-white photographs and a table of contents.
The book includes black-and-white photographs and a table of contents.
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Book
Price :
$15.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070859
Improving Adolescent Writers
In this series, Kelly Gallagher invites the viewer into his classroom as he demonstrates a number of strategies to teach students to write with clarity, passion and purpose. Gallagher uses a variety of methods (modeling, mid-process assessment, small-group conferencing, language study, revision techniques and identifying real-world purposes for writing) so that adolescents internalize the habits and skills of good writers. The students learn that writing is messy and as they become betters writers, they become better thinkers.
The video series features three programs: The Importance of Modeling, Writing with Purpose and Assessment That Drives Better Student Writing. This resource is designed for use in workshops or professional learning communities. It is flexible and can be tailored to meet group needs.
The video series features three programs: The Importance of Modeling, Writing with Purpose and Assessment That Drives Better Student Writing. This resource is designed for use in workshops or professional learning communities. It is flexible and can be tailored to meet group needs.
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Assessment That Drives Better Student Writing
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The Importance of Modeling
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Writing with Purpose
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Video
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$150.00/year (Includes whole series)
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053233
Interface V1.2. Student Text
Students will develop their critical inquiry skills. Using the six strands, students will become "knowledge builders" rather than recipients of other points of view. Suggested activities will foster collaboration and assist students to become active participants in the 21st century.
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Book
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$31.95
Record posted/updated:
November 1, 2019
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
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Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R029081
Landing. Stories from the Cultural Divide
The programs in this series tell the stories of Canadians from diverse backgrounds.
Media and Formats :
Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2022
R070798
Life, Work and Smartphones
A new generation of cellphones is changing the way people live and work. This video explores why smartphones are so popular and examine some of the drawbacks and the dangers.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R038544
Lucas
Caitlin McCann has a brief encounter with the mysterious and mesmerizing Lucas. Lucas lives in the woods on a small island near Hale. Caitlin befriends him, but many of the locals are suspicious of him. A sequence of events unfolds that delves into the challenges of family and friendship, acceptance and alienation, and love and hate. The story demonstrates the power of social prejudice and fear of the unknown as they affect individual choice and action. Underlying issues include alcoholism, first love and date rape.
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Book
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$9.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R055143
Making Thinking Visible: How to Promote Engagement, Understanding, and Independence for All Learners
Beginning as Harvard's Project Zero, the authors provide a research-based approach to teaching thinking. The authors provide suggested strategies to develop students' thinking dispositions and at the same time, deepen their understanding of the topics they study. The text includes a DVD of video clips of visible thinking in practice in classrooms.
The text also includes a table of contents and an index.
The text also includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
CD/DVD
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$35.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052610
Martha of the North
The Canadian government devised a plan to relocate families to ensure Canadian sovereignty of the Arctic. The families were told game was plentiful, communities would be in one place and they could leave after two years.
When Martha was five years old, her family was enticed to leave their Inuit village and relocate to Ellesmere. The relocation is poorly planned with no thought and understanding given to the Inuit lifestyle. Life is harsh in the high Arctic. Game is scarce, the cold is extreme, the housing is poor and two communities are established.
The program examines the relocation, the effect on the family structure and the human spirit's ability to overcome challenges.
When Martha was five years old, her family was enticed to leave their Inuit village and relocate to Ellesmere. The relocation is poorly planned with no thought and understanding given to the Inuit lifestyle. Life is harsh in the high Arctic. Game is scarce, the cold is extreme, the housing is poor and two communities are established.
The program examines the relocation, the effect on the family structure and the human spirit's ability to overcome challenges.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R004500
Midnight at the Electric
The story is told through the perspectives of three different women in three different time periods. This unique tale provides the reader with a mystery to be solved and a future in question.
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Book
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See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2022
R053481
Mighty Jerome
Filmed in black-and-white, this video program is about Harry Jerome. Harry was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1940. In 1951, his family moved to Vancouver, British Columbia. Harry started to focus on track and field events in 1959. Harry's speed provided him with opportunities on the track and the ability to further his education. Harry represented Canada at various international competitions, including three Olympic Games. Family members provide insight into Harry's life, his achievements and his struggles during his professional career.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 29, 2018
R046065
Morningstar: A Warrior's Spirit
Morningstar and her family cope with the intergenerational impact of the residential school experience. She is born in Uranium City and during the first few years of her home life her family is happy. Her parents begin to abuse alcohol and her father physically abuses her mother. Morningstar is placed in foster homes and is constantly moved to different communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Also, she is sexually abused by family members.
By the age of 13, Morningstar becomes sexually active and abuses alcoholic and drugs. When she is 16 years old she gets married, and two years later gives birth to a son. Living on the street, Morningstar is told she does not belong there. This begins her journey to recovery.
By the age of 13, Morningstar becomes sexually active and abuses alcoholic and drugs. When she is 16 years old she gets married, and two years later gives birth to a son. Living on the street, Morningstar is told she does not belong there. This begins her journey to recovery.
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Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
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$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R036737
My Father's Cup
British Columbia poet Tom Wayman infuses compassion and humour in this poetry collection and explores the themes of nature, relationships, and work. The poetry includes elements of philosophy, epiphanies, science and inquiry in an interesting style.
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Book
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$16.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R027020
My Home as I Remember
This collection highlights the literary and artistic achievements of Aboriginal women from North America and New Zealand. The culturally diverse selections define the meaning of home and the connection of a house with the body, the mind and the spirit. The poetry, artwork and short stories provide unique perspectives of each woman's recollection and significance of home.
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Book
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$24.95
Record posted/updated:
June 10, 2019
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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Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R100767
Never Fall Down
When soldiers arrive in Arn's Cambodian hometown in the 1970s, he is separated from his family and sent to a labour camp. He learns to play an instrument to appease the demands of the soldiers and finds a way to survive in the camp. As the country is about to be liberated from the Khmer Rouge, Arn is forced to become a child soldier. This novel is based on the life of Cambodian advocate Arn Chorn-Pond.
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Book
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$12.50
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054072
Nobody Cries at Bingo
As a young girl living on the Okanese First Nation, Dawn loves to read and she carries this throughout her life. In this book, Dawn's humour describes life on the reservation. Included are stories about playing bingo, making Halloween costumes and traveling in a station wagon to visit family and friends on reservations located in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Despite the cultural differences between non-First Nations and First Nations people, Dumont provides insight into life on the reservation and notes that all teens cope with problems and have dreams and aspirations.
Despite the cultural differences between non-First Nations and First Nations people, Dumont provides insight into life on the reservation and notes that all teens cope with problems and have dreams and aspirations.
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Book
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$15.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
June 13, 2017
R054806
Petra's Poem
Petra Tolley, a woman with Down syndrome, is surrounded by her peers as she explores what it feels like to be "in the middle." This poem, written and narrated by Petra, shares her personal experiences and supports student discussion of life's opportunities and obstacles.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R049612
Plagiarism. What Do You Value?
Little positive learning is achieved when students fall into the plagiarism trap. In this program, plagiarism is defined in all its modern and common forms. Opportunities are provided for students and educators to discuss why some people copy. Students will learn quoting and referencing skills that should enable them to steer clear of plagiarism, whether it is intentional or unintentional.
A teacher's guide is available.
A teacher's guide is available.
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
$129.95 USD (3-year streaming license)
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R051687
Poetry Speaks Who I Am
This collection of poetry captures some of the changes that take place during adolescence. Poets describe a first kiss, changing bodies and hating your mother and in the next instance loving her. Classic poems are paired with contemporary poetry.
Accompanying the book is a compact disc that includes 44 poems read by 35 poets. Examples include Maya Angelou interpreting her poem "Still I Rise" and Robert Frost reading "Acquainted with the Night."
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
Accompanying the book is a compact disc that includes 44 poems read by 35 poets. Examples include Maya Angelou interpreting her poem "Still I Rise" and Robert Frost reading "Acquainted with the Night."
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$26.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053735
Queen of Hearts
Set in 1941, 16-year-old Marie-Claire Côté contracts tuberculosis. Along with her siblings, Josée and Luc, they are sent to the sanitorium to "chase the cure." Luc is unable to fight the disease and dies. Marie-Claire is devastated and feels abandoned by her parents who feel having a son is more important than raising a girl.
At the sanitorium, Sevigny befriends Marie-Claire and begins to recover. Marie-Clarie is moved to the cottages where she gains more strength and is eventually released. Sevigny's condition declines, and Marie-Claire must decide what matters the most - her love for her friend or facing a new world without being sick.
At the sanitorium, Sevigny befriends Marie-Claire and begins to recover. Marie-Clarie is moved to the cottages where she gains more strength and is eventually released. Sevigny's condition declines, and Marie-Claire must decide what matters the most - her love for her friend or facing a new world without being sick.
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Book
Price :
$12.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R104668
Rebuilding a Brick Wall
Evan is a bright, mischievous, "Saskatchewan small-town guy" whose life changes irrevocably after a car accident leaves him with a traumatic brain injury. Having to relearn how to talk, eat and walk, Evan no longer feels like the strong “Brick Wall” of his high school football days. With his coordination and speech permanently damaged, he must also deal with the new phenomenon of ableism and living in a world designed for able-bodied persons. Evan's sense of humour and perseverance hold strong as he reinvents himself and sets new goals for his future.
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Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
September 15, 2022
R037673
Response Journals Revisited: Maximizing Learning Through Reading, Writing, Viewing, Discussing, and Thinking
Response Journals Revisited is an updated, expanded and revised version of Response Journals. It explains what response journals are, why and how they are used, skills that they help students to develop and ways to evaluate journals, both formatively and summatively.
The book offers guidelines, rubrics, samples of student responses and extensive background information. It includes a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
The book offers guidelines, rubrics, samples of student responses and extensive background information. It includes a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101500
Rose Under Fire
Rose Justice is a teenage American pilot assigned to fly auxiliary transport planes for Britain during World War II. During a routine flight, Rose is captured by the Germans and sent to Ravensbruck, a women's concentration camp. This novel tells the story of the friendship and heroism of Rose and her female companions in the concentration camp and the tribunal process that came after.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070802
Savage (Cree Version with English Subtitles)
In this video, the residential school experience is viewed from a mother's point of view and from a young girl. On the drive to the residential school, a young girl watches the countryside from the back seat of the car. Her mother, experiencing the loss, starts to sing a lullaby in Cree as she tidies up the kitchen. Upon arrival at the school, the young girl is thrust into the system. She is bathed, her hair is cut and she is put into a school uniform. Her mother, sensing the transformation of the young girl, howls in pain and anger.
The video contains English subtitles.
The video contains English subtitles.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$90.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054081
Shine, Coconut Moon
Samar "Sam" is busy with school, friends, and a boyfriend and is unaware of her East Indian heritage because her mother has not spoken to her family for a long time. Her Uncle Sandeep arrives at her house to reconcile with the family and teach Sam of her Sikh heritage. After the 9/11 tragedy, attitudes towards East Indian people have changed and Uncle Sandeep is attacked and mocked. Sam discovers the danger of ignorance.
A discussion guide is available.
A discussion guide is available.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054083
Singing from the Darktime: A Childhood Memoir in Poetry and Prose
In 1937, Hitler's power affects rural Germany. Weilbach's family encounters racial slurs, her father's arrest and her grandmother's disappearance. Weilbach escapes Germany and boards a luxury refugee ship. The ship is refused entry by Cuba, the United States and Canada. Eventually the ship sails back to Europe, where England and other countries provide sanctuary for the refugees. In England, Weilbach experiences loneliness, confusion and does not understand English.
Through the lens of a child, Weilbach's poetry and prose captures the innocence and resilience of a child who is growing up in a cruel and frightening world.
The book includes a table of contents and translations of German words. Holocaust survivor Doris Bergen provides a historical context in the afterword.
Through the lens of a child, Weilbach's poetry and prose captures the innocence and resilience of a child who is growing up in a cruel and frightening world.
The book includes a table of contents and translations of German words. Holocaust survivor Doris Bergen provides a historical context in the afterword.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$18.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053512
Smile for the Camera
At the age of 16, Kelle James runs away from an abusive home to New York City. Kelle is planning to model for a career. She soon discovers that life in New York City is not as glamorous as she had envisioned. She is homeless, has no money, people take advantage of her youth and older men sexually exploit her. Kelle overcomes her disappointments and rejections and becomes a successful model.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$12.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R052766
Snow Apples
Sheila's father is overseas fighting in World War II. Sheila wants to finish school and continue her education and become a nurse. Her mother wants Sheila to quit school and start working to help support the family. Defying her mother, Sheila pursues a romance with Nels. Sheila becomes pregnant and asks her father for help, with devastating results.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R041498
Socratic Circles: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in Middle and High School
The author has written a book about student-led discussions based on real-life examples. The book begins by outlining the benefits of Socratic circles and how these circles develop students' academic and social skills in reading, listening, speaking, and conflict resolution. Step-by-step guidance is provided on establishing Socratic circles, and this book benefits teachers who are new to literature circles and teachers who want to improve their knowledge of this strategy. Ideas are presented on aligning Socratic circles with curricula. Assessment and follow-up activities are also provided.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Inquiry
Price :
$27.95
Record posted/updated:
September 22, 2018
R055604
Something to Hang On To
In this collection of short stories, Brenna examines life issues that affect teens. The protagonists deal with loss, family violence, autism, Down syndrome and marginalization. Students meet individuals such as Janine, who learns to speaks out for her best friend, Samantha, and Rodney, who finds community in the surfer culture. And, getting a toe jammed inside an Electrolux vacuum cleaner results in a humourous tale.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
February 28, 2024
R032715
Stained Glass
This book deals with human relationships, recollection and the effects of the past on the present and the future. The story covers current issues such as homelessness, teenage runaways and spiritual life.
Instead of attending his piano lesson, 14-year-old Charles Endicott hides out in an old church and witnesses an accident. A stained glass window breaks and falls on a homeless girl, Ambriel, who is seeking refuge in the church, and she loses her memory after being hit with the glass. In an attempt to help Ambriel, Charles remembers his own shattered memories and begins to deal with unresolved grief over his father's death.
Instead of attending his piano lesson, 14-year-old Charles Endicott hides out in an old church and witnesses an accident. A stained glass window breaks and falls on a homeless girl, Ambriel, who is seeking refuge in the church, and she loses her memory after being hit with the glass. In an attempt to help Ambriel, Charles remembers his own shattered memories and begins to deal with unresolved grief over his father's death.
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Book
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$12.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R102366
Still Life with Tornado
Sixteen-year-old Sarah is an artist who is no longer able to draw. Problems with a teacher at school, an abusive home life and a missing brother combine to create a crisis for Sarah. She begins to wander the streets of Philadelphia where she meets two versions of her future self, as well as her 10-year-old self. In the emotional tornado of her life, has Sarah lost touch with reality?
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R035055
Stolen Secrets
Livvy Newman's mother tells her they are moving to San Francisco from Vermont so she can look for a new job, but Livvy soon discovers the truth - her mother really moved them so she can care for Livvy's grandmother with Alzheimer's disease. During an episode of dementia, Livvy's grandmother reveals clues to her past that involve the Holocaust, concentration camps and Anne Frank. Livvy and her friend Franklin D. are soon involved in trying to unravel the mystery of her family's past.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$23.95
Record posted/updated:
February 28, 2019
R070565
Stories of Our People = Lii zistwayr di la naasyoon de Michif: A Métis Graphic Novel Anthology
This graphic novel anthology includes the storyteller's original transcript, a prose rendition of the transcript and five illustrated texts. Included in the anthology are stories about the three Métis tricksters (Wiisakaychak, Nanabush, and Chi-Jean), werewolves (Roogaroos), cannibal spirits (Whiitigos), flying skeletons (Paakuks) and the Devil (li Jiyaab).
The five stories are enriched by the combination of French Canadian and First Nations folklore. A different artistic approach is used for each story. Included in the text is an introduction to Métis stories and end notes. Additional material and interviews with Elders can be located online at www.metismuseum.ca
Educators may consider inviting an Elder or traditional knowledge keeper into the classroom to retell the narratives.
The five stories are enriched by the combination of French Canadian and First Nations folklore. A different artistic approach is used for each story. Included in the text is an introduction to Métis stories and end notes. Additional material and interviews with Elders can be located online at www.metismuseum.ca
Educators may consider inviting an Elder or traditional knowledge keeper into the classroom to retell the narratives.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$25.00 (now available as a series of 5 comics)
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R050425
Straightlaced. How Gender's Got Us All Tied Up
This program examines gender and teenage sexuality. Girls discuss the messages in the media about culture and body. Boys admit they are sexually active to prove they are not gay. Many of the teens in the program self-identify as straight, lesbian, gay or bisexual and some question their sexuality. Other topics include choosing between male and female deodorant, clothing preferences, participating in ballet or mourning a classmate who commits suicide.
Straightlaced: Behind the Scenes with the Producers and supporting teacher materials are available.
Straightlaced: Behind the Scenes with the Producers and supporting teacher materials are available.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$349.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070588
Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story
Daniel's school assignment is to report a personal account from a residential school survivor. April introduces Daniel to her Kokum, Betsy, who is a residential school survivor. Betsy is abandoned when she is a young girl and is adopted by a loving family. When she is 8 years old, a priest takes her away from her family and places her in a residential school. Betsy endures the loss of her culture and suffers physical and sexual abuse. Betsy manages to find her inner strength to be strong, hold onto her language and her spirit.
This graphic novel is based on the true story of Betty Ross, an Elder from the Cross Lake First Nation.
This graphic novel is based on the true story of Betty Ross, an Elder from the Cross Lake First Nation.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$16.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070566
Sway
Place and the natural environment figure prominently in this collection of poems by a young Saskatchewan author. Some poems are set in Saskatchewan, some in Whistler, the Maritimes and other locations. Most poems focus on experiences and events rather than internal emotions. Poems in the first third of the book reflect the author's childhood and teenage years and describe experiences that many rural high school students will find relevant.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
November 2, 2019
R045137
Swing Low: A Life
Toews' father, Mel, takes his own life in 1998. In an effort to to understand and accept his decision, she writes his memoir.
Mel is a respected teacher, a loving father and husband and a respected member of the Mennonite community. He suffers with bipolar depression and is able to hide his mental illness from the community; however, his family experiences his struggle. After Mel retires from teaching, he slips deeper into silence and despair and ultimately takes his own life.
Mel is a respected teacher, a loving father and husband and a respected member of the Mennonite community. He suffers with bipolar depression and is able to hide his mental illness from the community; however, his family experiences his struggle. After Mel retires from teaching, he slips deeper into silence and despair and ultimately takes his own life.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R039299
Telling Tales: Storytelling in the Family(2nd ed.)
The stories in this collection are about the art of storytelling. Three storytellers provide ideas to explore the magic of "tales" with young adults. The authors expertise and experiences are combined with humour. The content is divided into four sections: "Once Upon a Time" emphasizes the value of story; "Stories from the Family Tree" encourages families to discuss their stories; "Developing and Learning to Tell Stories" provides guidelines for shaping and telling stories; and "Universal Tales" discusses nursery rhymes, traditional folklore and folklore in popular culture.
The last section moves from the traditional oral culture to the messages in books, films and computer games. This resource guides teachers in the presentation of this art form to help students develop their ability to tell stories.
The last section moves from the traditional oral culture to the messages in books, films and computer games. This resource guides teachers in the presentation of this art form to help students develop their ability to tell stories.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R044144
That Incredible State
This video explores the precious period where notions and attitudes take shape in a child's mind, where questions come in waves, and the answers do not always make sense. Several visual artists, writers, and musicians recollect a time or an incident from their childhood that changed the way in which they looked at the world. They face some of their childhood fears again, while paddling around Saskatchewan lakes, walking across frozen dugouts, or facing the limitless, wide-open spaces of their youth. These memories are paired with the insightful, humorous and often surprising answers that children gave to some very important questions.
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CD/DVD
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R004504
The Arsonist
Three characters tell the story through alternating chapters. Molly and Pepper Al-Yusef are two teenagers carrying their own personal burdens. They meet after a mysterious letter leads them to the diary of Ava, an East German resistance fighter whose murder at seventeen led to the destruction of the Berlin Wall. Together Molly and Pepper form a friendship as they search for Ava's murderer.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2022
R053873
The Attawapiskat First Nations Reserve
The Attawapiskat First Nation reserve is far removed from the rest of society, and in trouble. Contaminated fish and mouldy buildings add to the hardships experienced daily by the people of the remote community. In this three-part series, we visit the reserve and meet some of the residents. We hear the story of Shannen Koostachin. Shannen had a dream - safe and comfy schools and culturally based education for First Nations children and youth. She worked tirelessly to try to convince the federal government to give First Nations children a proper education before tragically passing away at the age of 15 years old in 2010. Her dream lives on. Other people are also trying to make a difference. Canada AM follows 12-year-old Wesley Prankard to Attawapiskat to see him make an important announcement. He explains why he is building the children a playground.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$79.00
Record posted/updated:
October 4, 2020
R070589
The Boy in the Treehouse/Girl Who Loved Her Horses
The two plays in the book deal with the rites of passage as children go through adolescence to adulthood.
In The Boy in the Treehouse, Simon climbs into his treehouse on the vision quest that his books say is necessary for him to reclaim his mother's culture.
In the second play, Danielle's Native name is "Girl Who Loved Her Horses." When she becomes an adult, a large image of her horse appears on the side of a building and the stallion's eyes are defiant and angry.
In The Boy in the Treehouse, Simon climbs into his treehouse on the vision quest that his books say is necessary for him to reclaim his mother's culture.
In the second play, Danielle's Native name is "Girl Who Loved Her Horses." When she becomes an adult, a large image of her horse appears on the side of a building and the stallion's eyes are defiant and angry.
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Book
Price :
$18.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070590
The Complete Persepolis
Using a comic-strip format and humour, Satrapi describes life growing up in Tehran. Her family was involved in the Communist and the Socialist movements prior to the Iranian Revolution. During Marjane's childhood, Iran's civil liberties became suppressed, the Khomeini regime was in power, and the Iran-Iraq war began. Fourteen-year-old Marjane was sent to Vienna to escape the Iranian regime. While she attended school, she experienced physical and personal changes and became involved with people who introduced her to drugs. In her later teen years, Marjane returned to Iran and felt she was an outsider to her former friends and family due to her European experiences. The Complete Persepolis is a compilation of the series of books.
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Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R005220
The Education of Augie Merasty: A Residential School Memoir
Augie Merasty was five years old when he began attending St.Therese Residential School from 1935-1944.
This courageous and intimate memoir is the story of a child who faced the dark heart of humanity, let loose by the cruel policies of a bigoted nation. As Augie recounts, these schools did more than attempt to mould children in the ways of white society. They were taught to be ashamed of their heritage and, as he experienced, often suffered physical and sexual abuse. This resource discusses topics such as homelessness, residential schools, racism, faith, and traditional ways.
This courageous and intimate memoir is the story of a child who faced the dark heart of humanity, let loose by the cruel policies of a bigoted nation. As Augie recounts, these schools did more than attempt to mould children in the ways of white society. They were taught to be ashamed of their heritage and, as he experienced, often suffered physical and sexual abuse. This resource discusses topics such as homelessness, residential schools, racism, faith, and traditional ways.
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Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053159
The Gesture
This short drama explores family relationships. Lucy is estranged from her grandmother, Patricia, due to her relationship with Sophie. Out of the blue, Patricia calls Lucy and tells her she will be arriving for a visit. Arriving at Lucy's house early, Patricia is greeted by Sophie, Lucy's partner. Sophie invites Patricia into the house and asks why Patricia want to meet with Lucy. Patricia hopes that Lucy will forgive her for her past rejection and that the two can forge a new relationship.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$70.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054299
The Glass Menagerie
This play is based on Tom's recollections of his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Amanda was abandoned by her husband and longs for the days when she was a southern belle. Laura's spends her time with her collection of glass animals which keeps her away from the outside world.
Amanda obsesses about finding her daughter a suitor. Tom invites a work acquaintance, Jim, for supper and Jim reveals he is engaged to be married. Laura has been in love with Jim since high school. Assuming that Tom knew about Jim's engagement, Amanda becomes angry at her son. Tom leaves home and never returns.
Amanda obsesses about finding her daughter a suitor. Tom invites a work acquaintance, Jim, for supper and Jim reveals he is engaged to be married. Laura has been in love with Jim since high school. Assuming that Tom knew about Jim's engagement, Amanda becomes angry at her son. Tom leaves home and never returns.
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Book
Price :
$15.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070804
The Intrepid Native Reporter. Duncan McCue
Duncan McCue completed a law degree and was called to the bar in 1998. An opportunity arose that allowed McCue to return to journalism for a career. He provides insight on what it is like to be a reporter for CBC: The National. His workday can quickly change with varied assignments and challenges while meeting tight deadlines. McCue remains the only First Nations reporter working for CBC: The National. This allows McCue to offer a unique perspective on shaping television news.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101201
The List
This play, written in poetic style, invites the audience into the life of a woman consumed with raising her children, keeping up with her housework and maintaining order in her life through her lists. Nothing goes unchecked until she forgets a favour for her neighbour, who suddenly dies. Was the death preventable if the woman had completed the task? The List won the Governor General's Literacy Award for Drama.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101019
The Painted Girls
When the three van Goethem sisters are left to fend for themselves in 1878 Paris, Marie and Charlotte are sent to the Paris Opera where Marie models as a ballet dancer in the studio of Edgar Degas and becomes the model for his sculpture, Little Dancer Aged Fourteen. Marie's older sister, Antoinette, first finds work as an actress but soon resorts to less desirable/acceptable options in society as she looks for a way to support herself. This novel is an award-winning, period piece set in a time of great societal, cultural and artistic change.
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Book
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$9.99
Record posted/updated:
June 18, 2019
R070591
The Shape of a Girl/Jewel
The plays in this book include the 1982 sinking of the oil rig Ocean Ranger off the coast of Newfoundland and the 1997 killing of Victoria schoolgirl Reena Virk. Each play features a fictional female character who addresses an absent male. The plays provide insight to the pain brought upon by the crisis and how the event affected lives. The despair is real due to MacLeod's ability to give voice to their loss.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054792
The Storytelling Class: Gordon Bell High School
Gordon Bell High School, located in Winnipeg's downtown core, is a culturally diverse school--one recent survey found 58 different languages spoken by the student body.
After reading the memoir A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah, in which Beah shares his experiences as a child soldier, teacher Marc Kuly invites students to participate in an after school club to share their personal stories. This video captures those students' stories.
After reading the memoir A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah, in which Beah shares his experiences as a child soldier, teacher Marc Kuly invites students to participate in an after school club to share their personal stories. This video captures those students' stories.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$295.00 US
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101346
The Trouble with Beauty
This poetry collection is a series of observations and narratives on central themes such as beauty, family, relationships, landscapes and identity. The author, who has spent most of his life in Saskatchewan, also includes First Nations, Métis and Inuit and prairie perspectives on the land and its inhabitants. Black-and-white photos complement the poetry.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070568
The Truth About Stories: A Native Narrative
In 2003, Thomas King delivered the 42nd annual series of Massey Lectures. This series consists of five lectures that examine the First Nations experience and imagination.
The five lectures are as follows: "You'll Never Believe What Happened" is Always a Great Way to Start, You're Not the Indian I Had in Mind, Let Me Entertain You, A Million Porcupines Crying in the Dark and What Is It About Us That You Don't Like.
Teachers are advised to select clips from the lectures that directly relate to the secondary English language arts curricula.
The five lectures are as follows: "You'll Never Believe What Happened" is Always a Great Way to Start, You're Not the Indian I Had in Mind, Let Me Entertain You, A Million Porcupines Crying in the Dark and What Is It About Us That You Don't Like.
Teachers are advised to select clips from the lectures that directly relate to the secondary English language arts curricula.
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"You'll Never Believe What Happened" is Always a Great Way to Start
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A Million Porcupines Crying in the Dark
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Let Me Entertain You
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What is It About Us That You Don't Like?
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You're Not the Indian I Had in Mind
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R100831
Thirteen Reasons Why
The novel begins two weeks after Hannah Baker has committed suicide. For her classmate, Clay, she leaves behind a set of cassette tapes, each one destined for a different recipient, including himself, that explain the 13 reasons why she decided to end her life.
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Book
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Price :
$14.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053104
This is an Honour Song: Twenty Years Since the Blockades
This is an Honour Song is a collection of essays, narratives and poetry that explores the 1990 Kanehsatkà:ke resistance. In 1990, the Oka crisis was the first time that many Canadians encountered Indigenous anger, resistance and standoff. While the media focused on the "warriors" and the town of Oka, the Haudenosaunee brought attention to their vision of reclamation, revitalization, and restoration of lands, treaties, political traditions and responsibilities.
The text includes a variety of voices from community activists, traditional people, academics, poets and visual artists. Educators are encouraged to use selections that apply to the topics in secondary English language arts.
The text contains a table of contents and an index.
The text includes a variety of voices from community activists, traditional people, academics, poets and visual artists. Educators are encouraged to use selections that apply to the topics in secondary English language arts.
The text contains a table of contents and an index.
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Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R034154
True Confessions of a Heartless Girl
Noreen is 17-years-old, pregnant, stubborn and troublesome. She drives to a small town in a stolen truck and stops at a café that is operated by a compassionate woman. Noreen moves in with the owner, but memories of her troubled past surface and create havoc within her new home. Noreen's careless nature causes a fire in the home, endangers the owner's dog and causes damage to a wall in the café. Throughout, the owner and others provide support and unconditional love to Noreen.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053460
Turning 32
In 1992, a TV series titled Turning 16 filmed six teens from around the world. Sixteen years later, the filmmakers search for the young men and women to see who they have become and what has happened to their dreams. Rosie, Puttinam, Pintinho, Idrissa and Sonam talk about their lives from when they were 16 to age 32. Some would not change any of their experiences, while others would change some aspects of what happened to them. The producers ask each individual to anticipate where they will be at age 48.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 29, 2018
R052626
Two Spirits
Fred Martinez possesses the gift of both feminine and masculine traits. According to Navajo culture, he is nádleehí, a person who is male-bodied with a feminine nature. One summer evening, Fred attends the local rodeo with friends. Fred disappears later that night and his beaten body is found five days later. The film explores the events that precede the murder and what actually happened the night Fred was killed. Fred is one of the youngest hate-crime victims in the United States. The video also explores the history of two-spirited people and the range of gender expression and sexual identity.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$395.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R036475
When Kids Can't Read: What Teachers Can Do. A Guide for Teachers 6-12
The author shares practical ideas for teachers to use when helping struggling readers. She believes teachers want to help struggling readers, students want to be helped and the right instruction can make a difference.
Beers reminds teachers that anyone can struggle with the text in a book. The issue is what the reader does when the text gets difficult. She provides suggestions to help struggling readers with: comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, word recognition and motivation.
The book includes a table of contents, appendices, references and and index.
Beers reminds teachers that anyone can struggle with the text in a book. The issue is what the reader does when the text gets difficult. She provides suggestions to help struggling readers with: comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, word recognition and motivation.
The book includes a table of contents, appendices, references and and index.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$49.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052840
Who Killed the Goldfish?
Judy, along with her mother and brothers, immigrate to Canada from Korea. Her father remains behind in Korea to work. The family votes to speak only English in the home. Judy takes advantage of her fluency in English to undermine her mother's authority.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$90.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R042144
XS Stress: Teens Take Control
Three youth tell their real-life struggles while navigating the choppy waters of adolescence. Various sources of stress are identified, including new responsibilities, schoolwork, relationships with family and friends, racism, name calling and extra-curricular activities. The film offers insight into various coping and prevention strategies.
This video is also well-suited as a resource for teachers, parents and other adults who interact with teenagers to better understand sources of stress in students' lives.
This video is also well-suited as a resource for teachers, parents and other adults who interact with teenagers to better understand sources of stress in students' lives.
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Media and Formats :
Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054721
iBelong!
This website provides information for young adults with intellectual disabilities to learn how to form lasting friendships.
The website is comprised of three main sections: The "Young Adults" section is for the young adults to work through on their own or with assistance. Topics include developing friendship skills, planning get-togethers, lifelong relationships, dating and sexuality and safety. The "Families" section provides stories, videos, suggestions and additional resources. Topics include advocacy work, paid companions, taking risks, working with educators, dating and sexuality and safety. The "Educators" section discusses inclusive education, fostering friendships, transition planning, dating and sexuality and safety.
The website is comprised of three main sections: The "Young Adults" section is for the young adults to work through on their own or with assistance. Topics include developing friendship skills, planning get-togethers, lifelong relationships, dating and sexuality and safety. The "Families" section provides stories, videos, suggestions and additional resources. Topics include advocacy work, paid companions, taking risks, working with educators, dating and sexuality and safety. The "Educators" section discusses inclusive education, fostering friendships, transition planning, dating and sexuality and safety.
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Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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.
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 1, 2022
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 1, 2022
R019215
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Level 20: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students recognize the role that ideology plays in our perspectives and the application of human Rights. Students consider historically how worldview has impacted and continues to impact perspectives of citizenship and the balance between meeting the needs of citizens and promoting the nation's best interests. Through the investigation of worldview and the impact of worldview on an individuals' and society's beliefs, students specifically consider the influence of imperialism and colonialism on populations, especially Indigenous peoples.
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Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 22, 2019
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 1, 2022
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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Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019
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.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
September 8, 2022
R102378
English Language Arts Grade 11. Context and Unit Grid
The titles in the Context and Unit Grid are examples of learning resources to support particular English language arts units for Grade 11.
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Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 30, 2019
R103014
Historical English Language Arts 10, 20, 30 Bibliographies
These documents are bibliographies of resources that were previously recommended to support the English Language Arts 10, 20, 30 curricula. Listed resources may still be used to support the current curricula where appropriate.
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English Language Arts 20. A Bibliography for the Secondary Level (1998)
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R103070
Historical Learning Resources Updates
Learning Resources Updates provided an annual supplement to every subject-specific bibliography that supported K-12 curricula.
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 2, 2019
R070158
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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Video
Website
Topic :
Inquiry
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Video
Website
Topic :
Inquiry
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R103748
Opportunities to Address Substance Misuse in Curriculum
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.
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
April 18, 2019
R012576
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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All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward
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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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Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
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Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S)
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The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
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Unreserved
Media and Formats :
Book
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
September 30, 2021
R003918
Shattering the Silence: The Hidden History of Indian Residential Schools in Saskatchewan
This resource extracts, reorganizes and compiles the school-specific Saskatchewan elements of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reports and primary school documents as well as incorporates other resources and former residential school student accounts that have been recorded and published online.
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Download
Media and Formats :
Book
Document
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019
R001399
Sixties Scoop Resources
The titles listed below may support instruction in the classroom related to the Sixties Scoop. 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 Sixties Scoop and its repercussions and consult their local resources evaluation policy. Resources that appear on the core and additional resources lists and support the study of the Sixties Scoop and the ideals of truth and reconciliation 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 these topics.
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A Matter of Conscience
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Bearskin Diary
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Hiraeth. Poems By Carol Rose Daniels
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How I Lost My Mother, Found My Family, Recovered My Identity
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Just What Was the Sixties Scoop?
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Métis Nation Sixties Scoop Portal
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Ohpikiihaakan-ohpihmeh = Raised Somewhere Else: A 60s Scoop Adoptee's Story of Coming Home
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Sask. Premier Scott Moe Apologizes to Sixties Scoop Survivors
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Saskatchewan's Apology for Sixties Scoop Leaves Survivors with Mixed Feelings
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Sixties Scoop
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Teaching the Legacy of the Sixties Scoop and Addressing Ongoing Child Welfare Inequality in the Classroom
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Other
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Many are free.
Record posted/updated:
February 11, 2019
R007923
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 22, 2019
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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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2022
R012571
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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Free
Record posted/updated:
September 4, 2024
R049237
The Secret Path (animated film)
This is the animated film based on the graphic novel Secret Path by Gord Downie and illustrated by Jeff Lemire.
Links :
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 3, 2021
R102702
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019
R071478
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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God and the Indian. A Play
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My Name is Seepeetza
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Wenjack
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
April 21, 2022
R102403
Viewing and Representing: Supporting English Language Arts 10, 20, 30
The purpose of this material is to provide additional information related to the viewing and representing strands of the renewed English language arts curricula.
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Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019