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===** 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) **===
 * Tales, Deeds, and Heros Unit Plan: [[file:tales deeds lessons handouts.docx]][[file:Tales Deeds and Heros Unit Outline.docx]]
 * Sadako Lesson ( Peace and Conflict Topic): [[file:sadako2.notebook]]
 * **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**

This is a chart that includes the writing formats for grade 1-10. You can use this to help in the creation of assignments and assessments to ensure experience in each format.

Created by Jade Ballek (Learning Coach) Created by Jade Ballek Created by Jade Ballek Created by Jade Ballek

**Excel Links**
The following files are on an 11x17 Template. These are unpacked outcomes and indicators, I Can Statements, Bloom's Levels, Essential, desirable and highly desirable identified, includes vocabulary. Some may be incomplete but there is a good start here!! (Shared by Jade Ballek)

**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.

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! Created by Jade Ballek 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.

**ELA Classroom Ideas**
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