This is a collection of resources to support the development of literacy. Literacy is foundational to students’ academic and future success. Literacy includes reading, writing and oral language. A substantial portion of your day should be spent explicitly teaching literacy strategies and skills during your ELA classes. Additionally, students should also be provided with opportunities to practice literacy strategies and skills in all subject areas to help work towards mastery.
English Language Arts instruction should be evidence based and align with Structured Literacy (that follows the Science of Reading). Instruction should address both parts of the Scarborough Reading Rope and include Word Recognition (Phonological Awareness, Decoding & High Frequency Words), as well as Language Comprehension (Background Knowledge, Vocabulary, Language Structure, Verbal Reasoning & Literacy Knowledge). Together both parts of the rope develop fluency and result in Reading Comprehension as skills become increasingly strategic and automatic.
As students develop Word Recognition skills they move from looking at the sound, to the syllable to the morpheme. While you will need to utilize all of these features while working with words, these grades are wonderful time to start introducing students to morphology. Your school will have a copy of Morpheme Magic which can support you in leveraging learning how words work with your students.
The Writing Revolution is another support that your school should have a copy of. Lessons to integrate writing into all content areas has been developed by teachers for sentences, note-taking, paragraphs and larger pieces of writing.
To learn more about Structured Literacy please visit our Structured Literacy Collection and watch for Professional Development Opportunities throughout the year. You can also find many supports including ELA Course Maps, Grammar Scopes and Sequences, Rubrics, Exemplars and much more on The ELA Hub.
This writing continuum was created by Kenaston School (Nicole Duley and Cindy …
This writing continuum was created by Kenaston School (Nicole Duley and Cindy Menzies). It has taken the writing outcomes for Grades K-8 and organized them in a scope and sequence. This can be used to track individual student progress through the outcomes and follow the student through the grades to support in the implementation of the PeBL philosophy and the creation of personalized goals.
Click here to access the printable version of this yearly plan.Made by …
Click here to access the printable version of this yearly plan.Made by a Saskatchewan grade 6 teacherKids Boost Immunity (KBI) provides dozens of classroom activities and teacher resources developed by health and education professionals.
Kids Boost Immunity matches Saskatchewan curriculum outcomes from Grades 4 to 12. …
Kids Boost Immunity matches Saskatchewan curriculum outcomes from Grades 4 to 12. You can read a description of the core lessons available for Saskatchewan students. Each grade has a tailored selection of lessons that fit their curricular need.
The Critical Thinking and Evaluating Information lessons on Kids Boost Immunity are aligned with multiple subjects within the Saskatchewan curriculum. These lessons provide examples of how misinformation can sway opinion, often by creating a sense of fear. A checklist evaluation method enables student to assess the trustworthiness of information sources. Other evaluation strategies include learning how to recognize personal bias and using a scientific approach to test ideas. For older grades there are lessons in designing experiments, creating a working hypotheses, exploring biases, and understanding correlation versus causation.
We currently offer 3 school programs: 1. Little Legislators Scavenger Hunt: 40-60 …
We currently offer 3 school programs: 1. Little Legislators Scavenger Hunt: 40-60 minutes, Pre-K to Grade 3 - Students will participate in a scavenger hunt for Saskatchewan symbols, and important people and objects in the Legislative Building. They learn about what government does in the building, monarchy connections, treaty maps and Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan, and more. 2. Let's Get Legislative: 2 hours, Grades 4 to 12 - Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the function of the Legislative Building and of the elected members of the Assembly, and have the opportunity to ask their school’s MLA questions about what they see and learn in the Chamber. The Let's Get Legislative tour is only available when the Assembly is in session. For this program, please refer to the parliamentary calendar to select a date when the Assembly will be sitting. 3. Standard School Tour: 30 minutes, all grades - Our 30-minute tour, tailored to your students’ grade level. Learn the history of the building, government, the Westminster parliamentary tradition, and more.
This resource shares a list of articles currently available on the Let's …
This resource shares a list of articles currently available on the Let's Talk Science website that connect to the Grade 6 Science curriculum in Saskatchewan. The articles could be used by teachers or students to support the teaching and learning of the science curriculum in the classroom.The homepage for the website is: https://letstalkscience.ca/
The Literacy Shed is home to a wealth of visual resources that …
The Literacy Shed is home to a wealth of visual resources that have been curated from YouTube, Vimeo and other sites to meet curricular outcomes in ELA. The resources can be used in stand alone literacy lessons, can form the basis for a whole Literacy unit or can support literacy units that you already have in place. With the many book based activities using the book alongside the digital resource is recommended.
This self-reflection tool is designed to ensure that teaching practices are aligned …
This self-reflection tool is designed to ensure that teaching practices are aligned with Structure Literacy. The user is encouraged to note (by checking off the boxes) all areas they are currently putting into practice. The completed reflection can then be used with the principal or the leadership team to set targets for professional learning, professional growth, and/or a plan for Structured Literacy implementation. The goal is to ensure all areas identified are implemented within the classroom. Adopted from The Reading League’s Curriculum Evaluation Tool https://www.thereadingleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Curriculum-Evaluation-Tool-August-2020.pdf
Win the chance for your class to operate a Lunar Rover in …
Win the chance for your class to operate a Lunar Rover in a simulated mission. There will be Canadian rovers on the Moon by the end of this decade. Let’s Talk Science, Canadensys Aerospace, and Avalon Space have teamed up to give Canadian youth in Grades 6-9 the opportunity to learn about rover technology and how to plan missions on the Moon.
The Lunar Rover Research Challenge invites teams of students to pitch their mission plans for the chance to remotely operate a Canadensys rover in a lunar-like environment.
Welcome to the Lunar Rover Research Challenge!
The challenge is for students to design a rover mission to find frozen water at the South Pole of the Moon. The activity is structured as a collaborative board game or digital game where students are guided through the design process. They equip their rover with scientific instruments, choose a target, then determine where to take measurements.
The experience is designed around 5 lessons:
1: Learn about Canada’s role in the upcoming lunar missions and the benefits of space exploration to life on Earth 2: Review the mission brief and learn how to plan a rover mission on the Moon 3: Plan the mission using an iterative design process scaffolded as a collaborative board game 4: Communicate ideas and prepare for submission 5: Reflect on the team’s experience and the impact of space exploration on society
Set in the context of space exploration, this project develops students’ design thinking, teamwork, and communication skills. Students must design their research mission by considering pros and cons, and weighing risks and rewards.
This challenge can be completed without a submission to the competition.
This Website allows you to directly locate and find lessons through the …
This Website allows you to directly locate and find lessons through the SK curriculum and has specific activities aligned with a number of different SK Subject Outcomes. - Arts Education - Career Education - Social Studies - Science - Math - Health - Practical and Applied Arts - Cross-Curricular Competencies - ELA - Communication Media
Grade 6 Specific Health Related Activities: o Avatars and Body Image USC6.1 o Gender Stereotypes and Body Image USC6.1 USC6.2 o Image Gap USC6.1 o Introduction to Cyberbullying: Avatars and Identity USC6.1 USC6.2 USC6.5 o Kids, Alcohol and Advertising – Lesson 1: Messages About Drinking USC6.7 o Kids, Alcohol and Advertising – Lesson 2: Young Drinkers USC6.7 o Kids, Alcohol and Advertising – Lesson 3: Understanding Brands USC6.7 o Kids, Alcohol and Advertising – Lesson 4: Interpreting Media Messages USC6.7 o Media Kids USC6.2 USC6.5 USC6.7 o Media Minute Lesson 2: Media are constructions USC6.2 USC6.7 o Mirror Image USC6.2 USC6.1 o Pay for Play USC6.7 o Prejudice and Body Image USC6.1 USC6.5 o Stereotyping and Bias USC6.1 USC6.2 o Tobacco Labels USC6.7 o Understanding the Internet: Communication and Social Media USC6.7
Educational Games: o Data Defenders o A Day in the Life of the Jos (same as above – paid for program) USC6.1 USC6.2
Meteor is an educational tool kit created by Doctors Without Borders to …
Meteor is an educational tool kit created by Doctors Without Borders to teach students about humanitarian work and the situations Doctors Without Borders’ aid workers face. Students can use role play to put themselves in the shoes of a team member of Doctors Without Borders (doctor, nurse, logistician, etc.) and respond to different emergency situations such as armed conflict or natural disasters.
With some slight adaptations, this module can be completed without the use of tech.
Learn about Métis culture, history, and language through beautiful colouring pages paired …
Learn about Métis culture, history, and language through beautiful colouring pages paired with informative lessons. This resource contains downloadable lessons and colouring pages to go with each letter of the alphabet.
The Métis Alphabet Colouring Book is an adaptation of Joseph Jean Fauchon's popular children's book of the same name. With enhanced cultural content, this colouring book highlights historical figures, significant events, places of interest and other aspects of Métis identity to take youthful readers beyond the alphabet to explore the richness of Métis history and culture. George Gingras's images--which are meant to be coloured and are inspired by illustrations and photos--provide an engaging complement to the text. The Métis Alphabet Colouring Book strengthens Métis pride and identity while providing young readers with an informative reference book about the essence of being Métis.
All Nations Hope Network, Saskatchewan has created a resource for the sacred …
All Nations Hope Network, Saskatchewan has created a resource for the sacred story of the Mistasiniy including background information into story telling from generation to generation. The atayohkewina (sacred story) is presented with both English and Cree. The sacred telling of Buffalo Child, is a living narrative of how Buffalo Child stone (Mistasiniy) came into being. We follow the life story of a little boy called Buffalo Child, as he transitions into manhood within the embrace of his buffalo family. In this âtayôhkewina - sacred story, we trace Buffalo Child’s transformation as a human and into a four legged being, finally his manifestation into stone. The sacred telling ends in the demise of Mistasiniy.
Newsela provides high-interest, printable news articles from a wide range of subject …
Newsela provides high-interest, printable news articles from a wide range of subject areas. Teachers can adjust the reading level of news articles to meet the needs of students. Within each article, power words are identified. Students can click on these and see the definition in student-friendly language. Newsela also provides writing prompts and questions about the articles. You can sign up for free access to the end of the 2019-20 school year. Although the site is American, there are lots of applicable news stories that align with Saskatchewan curricula and context.
Students will either, in their school, outside, or in their home, find nouns that …
Students will either, in their school, outside, or in their home, find nouns that start with the letter in the appropraite boxes.Students will write down 3 verbs they could act out and write two sentences using a noun and verb together below. Students will draw an object based on the clues/descriptions that are read to them.
This assignment is good to use after exploring the Gratitude Journal or …
This assignment is good to use after exploring the Gratitude Journal or Growth Mindset activites. This has students write about someone who is influenciat in their lives. They can choose someone who they know, or historical / cultural role models.
Using several spy cases to learn about the following: To understand how …
Using several spy cases to learn about the following: To understand how to write persuasively, organising ideas, using paragraphs, making links between paragraphs, and understanding how to use different sentence lengths for effect. Generating ideas and being creative. Understanding how to use inference, generating theories, and asking questions to challenge others. Creating a character using a range of facts and opinions. The structure of a newspaper article. Group discussions, assessing self and others. Creating a report, using language to engage an audience. Understand the key elements of a film review.
PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs is a highly engaging program that is designed for …
PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs is a highly engaging program that is designed for classrooms ranging from grades 4 to 8. Students have fun exploring their passions, talents and interests as they plan and carry out their own business ventures. They make real products, earn real money and donate a portion of their profits to charity.For more information about the program, visit powerplayforsuccess.com.
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