The CageCall My People HomeThe Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English LanguageCanada's Coming of Age 1939-1945: Canada Remembers Educational KitCanadian Code of Advertising StandardsThe Canadian Oxford DictionaryCanadian Student Writer's GuideCanadian Writer's CompanionA Canadian Writer's Reference. Updated 2nd ed.A Canadian Writer's Reference. 2nd ed.Carmanah: Artistic Visions of an Ancient Rainforest. 2nd ed.The Case of the Achilles HeelCharacters in Conflict: Short Stories. 2nd ed.Childhood's EndThe Chocolate WarChoices: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fictionClass Act: Readings for Canadian WritersClassroom Publishing: A Practical Guide to Enhancing Student LiteracyClose Ups: Best Stories for TeensClues to Acting ShakespeareCoast to Coast: Canadian Stories, Poetry, Non-Fiction & DramaCommunicating With RespectThe Communications Handbook. 2nd ed.Conflict and Connection: The Psychology of Young Adult LiteratureContent Area Reading. 5th ed.Content Reading and Literacy: Succeeding in Today's Diverse ClassroomsCowgirls: 100 Years of Writing the RangeCoyote WaitsCrafting a Life in Essay, Story, PoemCreating and Performing: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fictionCreative Communication: Projects in Acting, Speaking, Oral Reading. 5th ed.Creative WritingCrocodile BurningCrossing the Line: Canadian Mysteries With a Fantastic TwistCrossroads SeriesCry, The Beloved CountryCultures: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction(Print-Non-Fiction). Sender, Ruth Minsky. Doubleday Canada Limited (DOU), 1986. 209 p. ISBN 0-553-27003-6 ($5.99 pbk.).
This is the true account of a 16 year old Jewish girl's survival in the Lodz, Poland ghetto and in Auschwitz. When her mother is taken from them, Riva and her brothers support each other in their attempts to overcome the hunger, fear, and illness of life in the ghetto. Separated from her family in Auschwitz, Riva is aided by prisoners who are willing to risk personal recrimination to help her. This is an easily read, moving account of kindness and courage triumphing over cruelty and despair. See also: Daniel's Story.
Suggested Use: Challenges
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Video). McNabb and Connolly (MGR), 1990. 23 min.
(CAN) An adaptation of the poem by renowned Canadian writer, Dorothy Livesay, the video focuses on the Japanese-Canadian internment during World War II. During the war, the government forcibly uprooted over 22,000 people of Japanese descent from the West Coast, 75 percent of whom were Canadian citizens. The film tells the story from ten perspectives and so reminds viewers that the internment affected individuals in different ways. The text is included in the guide. Supporting print is available. Available only from MGR, and only after August, 1997.
Suggested Use: Equality
(Print-Non-Fiction). Crystal, David. Cambridge University Press (LRDC), 1995. 489 p. Order no. 7637 ($60.00 hdc.).
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the history, structure, and variety of English in its oral and written forms. Numerous photographs, information boxes, and charts illustrate varied topics such as the structure of sentences, the language of sports, changes to English, lexical twins, a short biography of Roget, modern punctuation, and humour. The book contains a table of contents, glossary of specialized language terms, index of linguistic terms, index of personalities, and index of topics.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
(Kit). Veterans Affairs Canada (NPH), 1996. No order number is required. ($49.95).
(CAN) This kit includes: a six-part National Film Board video series on three cassettes, a 22-minute video, Canada Remembers Holland, a six-minute video, Canada Remembers 1939-1945, four full-colour posters, an 80-page colour magazine, and a teachers' guide providing suggestions for questions and activities. The kit provides interesting information about Canada's role on the world stage, women's entry into the work force, social, economic, and demographic changes as a result of the war, and the development of a Canadian identity.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland
(Print-Non-Fiction). Canadian Advertising Standards Council, The (ASC), 1991. 12 p. No order number is required. ($Free pbk.).
This pamphlet sets the criteria for acceptable advertising, defines the role and responsibilities of the Advertising Standards Council, and provides guidance for initiating a complaint.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
(CAN) The Canadian Oxford Dictionary answers basic questions Canadians may have about their language by giving advice on Canadian spelling and usage. Definitions of over 130,000 words are given, as well as information on English as it is used worldwide and in Canada. Definitions, worded for ease of comprehension, are presented within entries in order of their familiarity or frequency in Canadian usage, making the dictionary easy to consult. An added feature of this dictionary is its encyclopedic element. Short biographies of over 800 Canadians and 5,000 other international individuals, and almost 6,000 place names, more that 1,200 of them Canadian are featured.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30
(CAN, WCP) This clearly written student reference handbook provides concise information on all elements of the writing process. The seven sections in this resource deal with the writing process, various forms of writing, research, style, word use, grammar, punctuation and mechanics. The guide includes references to current forms of media, provides cross-references where suitable and has a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Luengo, Anthony. Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (LRDC), 1995. 390 p. Order no. 7933 ($21.05 pbk.). Teacher's Manual - Order no. 7934 ($50.60 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a clearly written reference to aid oral and written communication. It includes techniques to help students at each stage in the writing process, suggestions that focus on the elements of writing, and guidance in writing for different purposes and in different genres. The book looks at research and study skills, grammar, usage, and mechanics. A section dealing with speaking and listening projects contains suggestions for preparing and delivering speeches, debates, and multimedia projects. The book contains a table of contents, index, and an alphabetized list of writing terms that includes definitions and illustrative examples. The teacher's manual provides activity and project ideas for each section of the text, sample self-assessment forms, and a disk containing practice activities.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Hacker, Diana. ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1996. 357 p. Order no. 8049 ($20.50 coil-bound).
(CAN) This handbook includes information about grammar, usage, and documentation, and is an excellent reference for writing essays, fiction, and research reports. Included are an alphabetized table of contents, tabbed dividers, an index, sections for English as a Second Language (ESL) students, Modern Language Association (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA) style information, and a chapter providing definitions and examples of basic grammar terms.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
(Print-Non-Fiction). Western Canada Wilderness Committee (RAI), 1991. 168 p. ISBN 1-895123-08-9 ($19.95 pbk.).
(CAN) A visual feast, this is a collection of 70 art works interpreting the beauty of the Carmanah watershed in British Columbia. The reproductions are accompanied by photographs of the artists and brief biographic notes, as well as statements exploring the artists' emotional reactions to visiting this ecologically threatened area.
Suggested Use: Environment and Technology; Short Prose
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; Arts Education: Secondary Level
(Audiocassette). Rendell, Ruth. Durkin Hayes Publishing Ltd. (DHP), 1992. Order no. 7611 ($4.99 cassette).
In this audiocassette, George Baker plays the role of Inspector Wexford. Travelling with his wife in Serbia, Wexford happens upon a mystery in which his powers of observation are tested.
Suggested Use: The Unknown
This collection contains over 20 short stories from renowned authors, generally of British or American origin. Each story is supported by footnote explanations, brief biographies of the writers, and questions or activities focussing on elements of the story. Included are a table of contents, an index of skills, and an index of authors and titles.
Suggested Use: Challenges; Short Stories
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 20
(Print-Fiction). Clarke, Arthur C. Ballantine Books of Canada (RAN), 1953. 218 p. ISBN 0-345-34795-1 ($6.99 pbk.).
When the Overlords land their giant spaceships on Earth, they require only 50 years to bring peace and order by eliminating ignorance, disease, poverty, and fear. Only after children on Earth are changed into non-human automatons do people realize that the human race will soon be extinct. This book, written in 1953, is suitable for discussion about social responsibility and about the accuracy of Clarke's scientific predictions.
Suggested Use: The Unknown
(Print-Fiction). Cormier, Robert. Dell Distributing (LRDC), 1986. 192 p. Order no. 8182 ($4.05 pbk.).
When Jerry Renault tries to defy the Vigils, a secret organization at his school, he is brutally beaten. This book details the humiliation and cruelty suffered by a youth who will not compromise his principles.
Suggested Use: Decisions
(Print-Anthology). Davies, Richard and Kirkland, Glen. (Insights Series). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 154 p. Order no. 8012 ($13.55 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8013 ($26.15 pbk.).
(CAN) This anthology of prose and poetry represents literature from Canada and abroad. An introductory section contains eight pages of images related to the theme. Included are chapter-end activities, a table of contents, biographies, and index by nationality. The teacher's guide provides teaching and assessment strategies, alternate thematic groupings, a list of related literature, and tips for using the visual unit.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Multigenre
(Print-Anthology). Kerrigan, Donna and Webb, Gary. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1997. 272 p. ISBN 0-7747-3556-2 ($28.95 pbk.).
(CAN) The selections in this anthology explore political, social, and workplace issues, and serve as examples of effective style and structure in essay writing. Accompanying each selection are questions and suggested activities related to the author's craft. Concluding sections of the book provide guidance in the writing process, including information about fair usage, proofreading, punctuation, and commonly confused words. The book contains a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Environment and Technology; Equality; Challenges; Short Prose
(Print-Non-Fiction). King, Laurie and Stovall, Dennis. Blue Heron Publishers (ORC), 1992. 212 p. ISBN 0-936085-52-5 ($25.95 pbk.).
Numerous varied examples and illustrations of published products in this manual accompany clear, practical suggestions for encouraging students of all levels to participate in publishing their writing. The book includes ideas and information related to publishing work across the curriculum, applications in several genres of writing, writing for distant audiences, using interviews as sources for writing, legal and social issues, and careers in publishing. The book provides a table of contents, glossary, and index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Anthology). Barry, James, ed. (Reflections in Literature Series). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1995. 256 p. Order no. 8024 ($19.25 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8025 ($21.75 pbk.).
(CAN) Selections from this resource represent a wide range of topics and perspectives. The book contains prose, poetry, and drama that represent a broad spectrum of Canadian sources, regions, cultures, and eras. The book provides a table of contents, index of writing styles and genres, regional index, and brief biographic notes on the writers. This resource is also being considered for other courses.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Decisions; Environment and Technology; Equality; Challenges; Multigenre
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Saskatchewan Public Service Commission (SPSC), 1993. 35 p. No order number is required. ($Free pbk.).
(SK) This pamphlet presents general principles and specific terminology for respectful communication about people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, women, and members of visible minorities.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
(Print-Non-Fiction). Donaldson, Chelsea, ed. ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1996. 224 p. Order no. 8050 ($16.95 pbk.).
This three-hole punched manual addresses the writing process and provides useful information about listening and speaking. It also acts as a handbook for grammar, usage, mechanics, and study skills. Included is a section on the research paper. The book contains a detailed table of contents and an index. This resource is also being considered for other courses.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
(Print-Non-Fiction). Vacca, Jo Anne L. and Vacca, Richard T. HarperCollins Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 460 p. Order no. 7638 ($61.45 hdc.).
An excellent overview of reading theory and practice, this text discusses topics such as scaffolding instruction to accommodate classroom diversity, activating and building prior knowledge, collaborative learning experiences, writing to learn, authentic assessment, extending and reinforcing concepts and vocabulary, and developing strategies for comprehension and study. The book contains a table of contents, a subject index, index of names, and an appendix of graphic representations with corresponding text frames.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
(Print-Non-Fiction). Alvermann, Donna E. and Phelps, Stephen F. Allyn & Bacon Canada (LRDC), 1994. 335 p. Order no. 7639 ($73.95 hdc.).
This text offers theoretical and practical information about the teacher's role in developing literacy. The book presents an overview of the reading process and includes topics such as assessment, learning in culturally diverse classrooms, creating a favourable literacy environment, vocabulary development, and methods of scaffolding reading and study activity. The book contains a table of contents, bibliographies of suggested student literature, an author index, and a subject index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(CAN) Red Deer College published this compilation of writing by or about women of the range. In selections of prose and poetry, the experiences, impressions, and contributions of women of the North American West are presented. Some cowgirls in this book live quiet lives on the range; others are better known in the rodeo arena, but they all share the common bond of writing about the western range. Teachers are advised that the anthology includes content for mature readers.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland
Other Use: English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30
(Print-Fiction). Hillerman, Tony. Harper & Row Pubs., Inc. (HCP), 1990. 352 p. ISBN 0-06-109932-5 ($7.99 pbk.).
(I/M) One of a series of Navajo tribal police novels featuring Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee, this mystery provides opportunities for discussion about contemporary Navajo living. In this mystery, an old man is accused of murdering a police officer at an historical find. Leaphorn's investigation reveals the site of a lost fortune and involves the Navajo trickster, Coyote, who is always waiting and always hungry.
Suggested Use: The Unknown
(Print-Anthology). Kirkland, Glen. (Insights Series). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 154 p. Order no. 8004 ($13.55 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8005 ($26.15 pbk.).
(CAN) This anthology of prose and poetry represents literature from Canada and abroad. An introductory section contains eight pages of images related to the theme. Included are chapter-end activities, a table of contents, biographies and index by nationality. The teacher's guide provides teaching and assessment strategies, alternate thematic groupings, a list of related literature, and tips for using the visual unit.
Suggested Use: Multigenre
(Print-Non-Fiction). Tanner, Fran Averett. Clark Publishing (LRDC), 1996. 320 p. Order no. 8051 ($25.95 U.S. pbk.).
This book contains numerous oracy activities, including listening, oral reading, informal acting, and other formal and informal speech opportunities. Each activity includes a vocabulary list, introductory questions, teacher's evaluation chart, and suggestions for project assignments. An appendix lists additional print and non-print sources for study or activity as well as student evaluation charts. Also included is an index. Although activities in this book are presented in isolation as a sequenced program, teachers are advised to use the material within the framework of their thematic units of study. This resource is also being considered for other courses.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
(Print-Non-Fiction). Mueller, Lavonne and Reynolds, Jerry D. NTC Publishing Group (NTC), 1990. 256 p. ISBN 0-8442-5365-0 ($10.95 pbk.). Teacher's Manual - ISBN 0-8442-5366-9 ($11.95 pbk.).
An excellent support for teachers wanting more information about different forms and techniques of writing, this resource describes and illustrates ideas for writing poetry, prose, and plays. The book traces each stage in the writing process, from keeping a writer's journal of ideas to publishing. Included are a table of contents, an index, and concluding chapters describing technical aspects of verse, dialogue, and staging. A teacher's guide looks at specific learning outcomes, provides teaching suggestions, and includes sample assessment checklists.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Fiction). Williams, Michael. Dutton Children's Books (STW), 1992. 198 p. ISBN 0-525-67401-2 ($21.75 hdc.).
Seraki is a high school student living in Soweto, South Africa at the end of the apartheid era. This novel describes Seraki's frustrations with his father's abuse of his mother and with his brother's incarceration because of his anti-apartheid work. When Seraki joins a theater company that travels to New York, he thinks he has left behind the crocodile, the play's metaphor for the political and social evils of the country. However, he soon learns that, as South Africans must fight the crocodile at home, he must also organize the theater company to fight the tyranny of the company's head.
Suggested Use: Decisions
(CAN) This collection of 11 short stories includes selections by Canada’s most visionary and imaginative writers. The settings of these mysteries range from futuristic Canada to cyberspace and beyond. The book provides a table of contents, an introduction giving a context for the stories, and information about each of the storytellers.
Suggested Use: Short Stories; The Unknown
Other Use: English Language Arts 20
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(CAN, I/M, WCP) This integrated resource offers a large selection of Canadian selections complemented by a variety of both Aboriginal and multicultural perspectives. It provides a variety of opportunities for students to experience the six language arts and to use them across the disciplines. The student anthology contains a main table of contents organized thematically and an alternate table of contents organized around broad topics. This activity-based resource is organized into six main units: "Personal Focus," "Science and Technology," "Media Perspectives," "Issues," and two genre units. "Short Stories" and "Essays." Each unit features a unit-at-a-glance page that identifies key learning outcomes and provides end-of-unit reflection activities that form the basis for formative evaluation. There are cross-curricular links throughout.
The teacher. s guide provides unit overviews with goals and teacher support for a wide range of student learning activities. It contains ESL support and adapted activities to challenge gifted learners and to support struggling learners. Rubrics, language masters, blackline masters and a wide assortment of assessment and evaluation tools are included.
Suggested Use: Multigenre
(Print-Fiction). Paton, Alan. Longman Publishing Group (LRDC), 1991. 280 p. Order no. 1565 ($6.50 pbk.).
Set in the apartheid era of South Africa, this is the story of Kumalo, an elderly clergyman who travels to Johannesburg to search for his family members. There Kumalo discovers the spiritual and moral problems of his family, who are representative of Black people's sufferings and the social decay of the country. This is challenging reading.
Suggested Use: Equality
(Print-Anthology). Terpening, Jon. (Insights Series). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 154 p. Order no. 8014 ($13.55 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8015 ($26.15 pbk.).
This anthology of prose and poetry represents literature from Canada and abroad. An introductory section contains eight pages of images related to the theme. Included are chapter-end activities, a table of contents, biographies and index by nationality. The teacher's guide provides teaching and assessment strategies, alternate thematic groupings, a list of related literature, and tips for using the visual unit.
Suggested Use: Multigenre