Writing and Other Ways of Representing
( from
the Atlantic Canada English Language Arts Curriculum)
General Curriculum Outcomes:
- Students will be expected to use writing and other forms of representing
to explore, clarify and reflect on their thoughts and feelings.
- Students will be expected to create texts collaboratively and
independently, using a variety of forms for a range of audiences and
purposes.
- Students will be expected to use a range of strategies to develop
effective writing, media products and to enhance their clarity, precision
and effectiveness.
Writers In Action
The focus of the Writers in Action initiative is the development of strong writing skills for
students from Grades 4-6 through the implementation of the Writing and Representing outcomes
from the APEF English Language Arts Guide.
Resources
Atlantic Canada English Language Arts Curriculum Grades 4-6
This guide contains all of the outcomes with teaching suggestions. It also
has sections on Program Design and Components, Assessing and Evaluating Learning and Appendices.
The appendices are easy to use sample forms on topics such as: "Writing Modes and Formats",
"Writing Process Observation Guide", "Forms of Poetry".
The Writing Workshop Working Through the Hard Parts (And They're All Hard Parts) by Katie Wood
Ray with Lester L. Laminack
An easy to read book that thoroughly explains what the Writing Workshop is and how it is
managed.
Guiding Readers and Writers Grades 3 - 6 by Irene Fountas and Gay Su PinnellThis book explores all the essential components of a quality upper elementary literacy
program.
Spelling: Sharing the Secrets by Ruth Scott
Sharing the Secrets presents a framework for placing spelling in the context of active
learning, and attempts to provide a bridge between spelling research and classroom practice.
Nonfiction Craft Lessons Teaching Information Writing K- 8 by Joann Portalupi and Ralph
FletcherThe lessons in this book will help students breath voice into lifeless writing and improve their
nonfiction writing by making it clearer, more authoritative and more organized.
The Writing Workshop
The Writing Workshop is one possible model for teaching writing.
Gloria's Web Site On Writing Workshop
Reading and Viewing (
from the Atlantic Canada English Language Arts
Curriculum)
General Curriculum Outcomes:
- Students will be expected to select, read and view with understanding a
range of literature, information, media and visual texts.
- Students will be expected to interpret, select and combine information
using a variety of strategies, resources and technologies.
- Students will be expected to respond personally to a range of texts.
- Students will be expected to respond critically to a range of texts,
applying their understanding of language, form and genre.
On Solid Ground - Strategies for Teaching Reading K-3 by Sharon Taberski
This book addresses Assessment, Demonstration, Practice and Response through
a set of interconnected interactions with the learner.
Listening and Speaking ( from
the Atlantic Canada English Language Arts
Curriculum)
General Curriculum Outcomes:
- Students will be expected to speak and listen to explore, extend, clarify
and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.
- Students will be expected to communicate information and ideas effectively
and clearly, and to respond personally and critically.
- Students will be expected to interact with sensitivity and respect,
considering the situation, audience and purpose.
Spelling Strategies You Can Teach by Mary Tarasoff
Lists and elaborates on strategies for
teaching spelling.
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