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=Grade 8 English Language Arts=

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**= ==**NEW! Jean Val Jean Novel Study: Representation, Tableau, Visual Timelines, Connect the Dot Foreshadowing, Character Wheels and so much more! Submited by: Ellyse Theede ( OHS) & Arlene Low ( Learning Coach) **==



This is a model thematic unit for Grade 8 English Language Arts. It focuses on how real life and fictional adventures and mysteries pique our interest and allow us to live through experiences of others. It addresses a number of outcomes from the Comprehend and Respond (CR), Compose and Create (CC), Assess and Reflect (AR) goals and invites students to explore and inquire about the English language. (from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education) This is a model thematic unit for Grade 8 English Language Arts. It focuses on NEhow real life and fictional adventures and mysteries pique our interest and allow us to live through experiences of others. It addresses a number of outcomes from the Comprehend and Respond (CR), Compose and Create (CC), Assess and Reflect (AR) goals and invites students to explore and inquire about the English language. (from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education) The titles in this grid are examples of learning resources to support particular English language arts units for Grade 8. A variety of texts are suggested including short shories, plays, essays, novels, etc. (from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education)

New This chart includes all the writing formats 1-10 to help in planning assessments/assignments. (Danielle Jamieson) Created by Jade Ballek Created by Jade Ballek Created by Jade Ballek

New A strategy to use as an assessment with your lesson outcome. The tic tac toe allows for DI as it presents choice for students using the Writing contexts expected at 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 be modified to suit your class. You can add or remove indicators as needed. Created by Jade Ballek, 2010. This reflects the 6+1 Traits of Writing and was created by Arlene Low at Davidson. Shared August, 2011. This is a great rubric for assessing fluency for Grade 7 and 8! Created by Arlene Low (Davidson). September, 2011. In the spring of 2011, Arlene Low at Davidson School replaced her traditional paper and pencil final exam with a student portfolio interview instead. Here is her template script, but you really should take the time to talk to her about this creative and authentic way of assessing the ELA program! - In the spring of 2011, Arlene Low at Davidson School replaced her traditional paper and pencil final exam with a student portfolio interview instead. Here is her template script, but you really should take the time to talk to her about this creative and authentic way of assessing the ELA program! For more information about portfolios, listen to Arlene talk about her experiences. //** NEW! **//


 * Assessing, Evaluating and Reporting Student Progress: Supporting English Language Arts -** from Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, April, 2011

**ELA Classroom Ideas**
NEW!!**Inuit Story: " The Shape Shifter" ( Timeless Narratives Topic): **

This offers a pared down version of the outcomes for students. Teachers need to refer to their curriculum documents for the full outcome. Created by Jade Ballek

Reading With Taylor Swift Interview This was a Scholastic sponsored interview where Nick Cannon interviewed Taylor Swift about the importance of reading. Shared by Heather Norrish, Loreburn, 2010. Taylor Swift Interview Teacher Guide This is the corresponding teacher guide as created by Scholastic. Shared by Heather Norrish, Loreburn, 2010.