This is an independent unit for the novel Ghost of Spirit Bear that students have 5 weeks to complete. They read the novel and answer questions as well as complete a minimum of 4 assignments in order to cover 4 outcomes. This unit can also be changed to incorporate a different novel.

Part One: Students are tasked with using factual information learned about an animal species of their choice (Life Science – Diversity of Living Things). Students read and conduct research using a variety of resources, including online, textbook, and non-fiction materials.

Part Two: Students are tasked with using the writing process to prepare and present a scientific report (ELA – Compose and Create).

Part Three: Students are tasked with designing, constructing and displaying a mask of their animal species (Arts Ed – Creative/ Productive) along with a written title and caption for their display piece.

Narrative Writing Lessons and Resources includes Sun West lesson plans, resources, and assessments for grades 1-12! Teachers in the 2019-2020 Writing Alignment PLC created these ready to use materials for educators. We hope you find them useful!

Attached are three infographics from the Ministry of Education to assist middle level and high school EAL teachers as they provide support with ELA outcomes: Comprehend and Respond Strategies Compose and Create Strategies Assess and Reflect Strategies 

Kindergarten/Grade 1 Project:
Students used Educreations to choose an Olympic event that they would have like to compete in. On their first page they introduced themselves, second page they stated the sport their were interested in, third page they inserted their face onto an athlete of the sport they chose. Students presented them to each other by using the Smart Board as a projector.
Grade 2/3 Project:
As a summative assessment of the Animal Research Projects, we used Educreations to share our learning. Each student took a photo of their written report, inserted pictures of their animal from the internet, and orally reflected on their learnings by stating three stars and one wish.
Grade 4/5 Project:
As a summative assessment the students used a tech tool to compose and create a book talk. The Educreation included book cover and images to represent book, author, characters, various scenes as visuals. They use the tools to further demonstrate their opinions about their books. Some also shared a fluency sample as well.

A systematic approach to teaching writing in grades 1-3.  This includes many links and information about the curriculum at a glance, required products, and identified skills.  It also contains the Writing Revolution scope and sequences.  This shows scope and sequence for these early years as well as gives you a list of resources for your classroom.  

A systematic approach to teaching writing in Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-9.Includes: Curriculum at a glanceRequired productsIdentified skills requiredConnection to brain pockets (memory, fact, imagination)Assessment optionsA toolbox of strategies & resources 

This document map is meant for teachers to use and interact with as they support students through their ELA courses. It provides links to the course Curriculum at a Glance, Grammar Scope and Sequence, Outcome Based Rubrics, and 21CC Guidebooks.

Write interactive stories, choose your own adventure stories, etc.

This is a great tool to boost writing engagement.