Grade+5

===** August 24-26th - Following three daysof Professional Learning in Sun West, teachers from across the Division had a opportunity to make some plans regarding ELA. Here are some of the highlights of the sharing courtesty of Arlene Low (facilitator of Middle Years ELA Networking Session) **===


 * **Novel Studies for Grade 5/6:** Bridge to Terabithia, Number the Stars ( Peace and Conflict topic)
 * Use “ Would you rather” or “ Darwin Awards” as writing prompts to encourage students writing, particularly boys
 * Use Dove commercials and Green Peace commercials for Media topic

ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is the video streaming site for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.


 * ELA Curriculum Support**

[[file:ELA 5 Core Resources.pdf]]
This gives a quick overview of the topics for grade 1-5 with connections to other subject areas. Created by Danielle Jamieson

This is a chart that includes all the writing formats grade 1-10. You can use this to help in planning and creating assessments to ensure expereince in all writing formats expected at your grade level.

**ELA Assessment Ideas**


This support document was published by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, April, 2011. It provides a comprehensive support for assessment in the ELA classroom.

This sample self-assessment listening template offers students a chance to reflect on their own listening skills. Originally developed for a Grade 5 classroom, this template can always be modified to suit your class. You can add or remove indicators as needed. Created by Jade Ballek, 2010.