Sacred Legends. Rev. edSalt of the Earth: The Story of Homesteaders in Western CanadaScaffolding Reading ExperiencesSchindler's ListSchindler: The DocumentaryScholastic Scope Literature: A Reading and Literature Program, Level 4School for Shakespeare SeriesScience in Literature: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fictionThe Search for King ArthurA Season of Knives: A Sir Robert Carey MysteryThe Secret of the Northern LightsSeeing and Believing: A Drama Anthology Organized by ThemesSeeking Diversity: Language Arts With AdolescentsThe Senior Issues CollectionSentence Combining: A Composing Book. 3rd ed.The Serpent Bride: Stories From Medieval Danish BalladsSeven Plays of Mystery & SuspenseShabanu: Daughter of the WindThe ShacklandsShakespeare and Macbeth: The Story Behind the PlayShakespeare Exploration SeriesShakespeare in Rehearsal SeriesShakespeare Workshop: Photocopiable Workshop Approaches to Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and JulietThe ShipbuilderShoeless JoeA Short Guide to Writing About Literature. 1st Canadian ed.ShuttleSightLinesSightLinesSightlines: Seven Dramatic ExperiencesSilent WordsSinging SkySkinwalkersSky: A True Story of Resistance During World War II. 1st ed.Soldier BoysSomehow Tenderness Survives: Stories of Southern AfricaSomewhere in the DarknessSong of EskasoniSong of Eskasoni: More Poems of Rita JoeThe Songs of Robert ServiceA Sound of Thunder: A Green AnthologyThe SouvenirSpeak for Yourself: Listening, Thinking, SpeakingSpeak. 1st ed.Speaking Our Minds: A Guide to Public Speaking for Canadians. 2nd ed.Speculative Fiction GuideSpider Woman's Granddaughters: Traditional Tales & Contemporary WritingSpirit WalkerSpotlight on ShakespeareStar-Cross'd Lovers: A Workshop Approach to Romeo and Juliet. 2nd ed.Starting a Collaborative Writing GroupStoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John. 10th anniversary ed.Stories of the Road Allowance PeopleStories With a TwistThe Story of EnglishStudent Self-Assessment: A Powerful Process for Helping Students Revise Their WritingStudent-Centered Language Arts, K-12. 4th ed.Sworn Enemies(Print-Anthology). Ray, Carl and Stevens, James R. Penumbra Press (GNP), 1995. 144 p. ISBN 0-921254-77-6 ($14.95 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) Illustrated with black and white drawings by Carl Ray, this is a collection of legends from the Cree of Sandy Lake. Included are stories of Wee-Sa-Kay-Jac, Ja-Ka-Baysh, Thunderbirds, and Windigo. These are easily read legends. The book contains a table of contents, a tribute to Carl Ray, and information about Sandy Lake.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; The Unknown; Short Stories
(Print-Anthology). Robertson, Heather. James Lorimer & Company Ltd. (FMC), 1974. 224 p. ISBN 0-88862-074-8 ($29.95 hdc.). ISBN 0-88862-075-6 ($3.99 pbk.).
(CAN) In this series of memoirs by settlers, photographs and anecdotes focus on the lives of those who homesteaded the Canadian prairies. The book describes the joys and frustrations of prairie life from 1880 to 1994.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Short Prose
(Video). MCA/Universal Pictures, 1993. 197 min. Available for rent at local outlets.
Through the generosity of Stephen Spielberg, schools may view this acclaimed portrait of one man's courageous efforts to save hundreds of Jewish people during World War II. See also: Schindler: The Documentary.
Suggested Use: Equality
(Video). Films for the Humanities & Sciences Inc. (FFH), 1995. 78 min. Order no. FFH5415 ($89.95 U.S. ).
Using interviews with Holocaust survivors and archival footage, this biography highlights Oskar Schindler's life and his attempts to save Jewish laborers from Hitler's extermination camps. See also: Schindler's List.
Suggested Use: Equality
(Print-Anthology). Robinson, Katherine, ed. Scholastic Canada Ltd. (SCH), 1991. 718 p. ISBN 0-590-35729-8 ($34.99 hdc.). Teacher's Annotated Edition - ISBN 0-590-35736-0 ($44.99 hdc.).
This American resource is a comprehensive and varied collection of prose, poetry, and plays organized according to genre. Each chapter includes an introduction to the genre and selections that are accompanied by brief introductions and questions for writing or discussion. The book contains a table of contents, handbook of active reading, writing process handbook, handbook of terms, glossary, and index of skills. This book is suitable for students requiring added support in the language arts.
Suggested Use: The Unknown; Environment and Technology; Easily Read Resource; Multigenre
(Video). Please refer to the title: A Taste of Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice.
(Print-Anthology). Terpening, Jon. (Insights Series). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 151 p. Order no. 8020 ($13.55 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8021 ($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: The Unknown; Environment and Technology; Multigenre
(Print-Non-Fiction). Day, David. Facts On File (FHW), 1995. 176 p. ISBN 0-8160-3370-6 ($33.95 hdc.).
An examination of King Arthur's historical, mythical, and literary origins, this book provides a comprehensive view of the evolution of a heroic legend. Using maps, numerous illustrations, and references to several works about Arthur, the book attempts to separate fact from myth. Included are a table of contents, a detailed chronology containing a bibliography of print and media, and an index.
Suggested Use: Challenges; Short Prose
(Print-Fiction). Chisholm, P.F. Walker & Co. (ALL), 1995. 231 p. ISBN 0-8027-3276-3 ($28.95 hdc.).
Set in 1592 in Carlyle, on the border between England and Scotland, this historical novel recounts the power struggle that results in Sir Robert Carey becoming the target of a murder investigation. As the newly appointed deputy warden, Carey puts his high-living past behind him as he strives to bring order and justice to a society in which privileged nobility prey upon the poor. As a result, Carey earns the respect of his aides and the love of a noble lady. This is a complex, challenging novel that contains earthy language. Its strengths lie in the book's depiction of Scottish discontent and of the oppression of women and the poor during this era in British history.
Suggested Use: The Unknown
(I/M, SK) As a non-aboriginal writer, Kinsella manages to tell stories of aboriginal people in a witty manner. The three protagonists in Secret of the Northern Lights, Frank Fencepost, his pal Silas Ermineskin, and Mad Etta, the reserve. s ageless medicine woman reaffirm their identities through experience and storytelling. Some of the stories are happy, many are sad, but most are stories of how stereotypes hide more than they reveal. Teachers should be careful not to use these stories to stereotype aboriginal people.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Equality
(Print-Anthology). Buell, Marsha and Perlman, David, eds. Irwin Publishing Inc. (IRW), 1992. 288 p. ISBN 0-7725-1852-1 ($19.90 pbk.).
(CAN) The 11 plays in this collection are thematically organized. Each play is supported by a brief biography of the playwright, introduction relating the play to its theme, and post-reading suggestions for analysis and response. Three of the plays are written by Canadians. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Equality; Plays
(Print Anthology). Please refer to the titles: Global Matters, and Voices of the First Nations.
(Print-Non-Fiction). Strong, William. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1993. 253 p. ISBN 0-07-062535-2 ($25.95).
This book aims to strengthen sentence writing skills through exploration of a variety of ways to combine basic, unmodified thoughts into coherent and engaging sentences. The book provides examples and exercises related to narrative and themes of ideas or argument. Emphasis is on the diversity of complex, syntactically mature sentences which can be formed from the same basic sentence kernels. This book is suitable as a source of ideas for mini-lessons, not as a class text for a program of instruction .
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Language Resource
Terrific stories about knights, maidens, dragons, and trolls based on 12th to 14th century ballads from Scandinavia are featured in this anthology. Ten different tales interweave magic and mythology with human emotions like love, fear, and courage. The heroines featured give a refreshing slant to the old style fairy tales and make this a worthy addition to a storyteller’s collection.
Suggested Use: The Unknown
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Anthology). Brodkin, Sylvia Z. and Pearson, Elizabeth J. (The Globe Reader's Collection Series). Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (LRDC), 1992. 212 p. Order no. 7919 ($14.00 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 7920 ($6.20 pbk.).
The plays in this resource are accompanied by an introductory note, vocabulary preview, and comprehension or literature study questions. Included are a table of contents and glossary of dramatic terms. The collection contains the following plays:
Heat Lightning, Robert F. Carroll
Flight Into Danger, Arthur Hailey
I Shot an Arrow, Rod Serling
The Dogs of War, Marjorie R. Watson
Trifles, Susan Glaspell
The Monkey's Paw, Louis N. Parker
Dracula, H. Deane and J. Balderston.
Suggested Use: The Unknown; Challenges; Plays
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Fiction). Staples, Suzanne Fisher. Knopf, Alfred A. (LRDC), 1989. 240 p. Order no. 8184 ($6.50 pbk.).
This Newbery Medal winner describes the life of nomadic Muslim families in the Cholistan Desert of Pakistan. The book focuses on the tragic consequences of an encounter with a powerful landowner, in which an intended husband is murdered and a strong-willed daughter must sacrifice her dreams in an unwanted, arranged marriage. Included is a map of the region and a glossary.
Suggested Use: Equality
(Print-Non-Fiction). Ross, Stewart. Viking Penguin (PBC), 1994. unp. ISBN 0-670-85629-0 ($22.99 hdc.).
This is a beautifully illustrated anecdotal history of Shakespeare's writing of Macbeth. The picture book touches on Shakespeare's life, the court, the Globe and its theater company, as well as Shakespeare's sources for Macbeth and the ways in which its intended audience shaped the play. This resource is useful for supporting the visual component of the curriculum and for students requiring additional assistance in contextualizing the play.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Video). Please refer to the title: The Merchant of Venice: Shylock.
(Video). Please refer to the title: Tragedie of Macbeth.
(WCP) This teacher resource provides alternatives to the textual analysis of William Shakespeare. s plays through interactive exploration using techniques such as performance, role play and class and group discussions. The dramatic aspects of language and character are explored through workshops dealing with five selected plays: Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice and Romeo and Juliet. Most of the suggested learning experiences encourage students to examine the universal concepts and issues inherent in Shakespearean drama. This resource provides many practical suggestions for experienced teachers who use a wide range of teaching approaches. The primary teaching approach is facilitation, which encourages student-generated learning outcomes. The texts for the plays are not included. Note: The five workshops are available both individually and as a set. Teachers should consult the curriculum guide when choosing a play for a specific grade level.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts 30
(Print-Non-Fiction). Mitchell, Ken. Fifth House Publishers (UTP), 1990. 95 p. ISBN 0-920079-67-9 ($10.95 pbk.).
(SK) Set in the prairies during the 1930s, this play is loosely based on the life of a Finnish homesteader who built an iron ship on his farm. Antisocial and fiercely independent, Jaanus Karkulainen has driven away family and friends, and now decides to sail back to Finland. The Shipbuilder portrays the hardships of homesteading life while describing an eccentric character from the early days of prairie settlement. This play contains coarse language.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Plays
Other Uses: Arts Education: Secondary Level
(Audiocassette). Onley, David C. Durkin Hayes Publishing Ltd. (DHP), 1986. 120 min. ISBN 0-88646-164-2 ($16.99 cassette).
Performed by Robert Lansing, this is an abridged version of David C. Onley's book by the same name. The hyperspace jet Yorktown climbs above Edwards Airforce Base on a mission to launch the Shuttle Colombia into space. When disaster strikes, Mission Control races against time to mount a rescue attempt. This is a dramatic rescue story combining fact and fiction.
Suggested Use: Challenges
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(CAN, WCP) SightLines offers a wide range of contemporary materials that support outcome-based teaching and learning. This integrated resource, consisting of both student and teacher materials, provides a variety of opportunities to learn how to use the six language arts.
The anthology deals with complex issues from real life and requires high reading and comprehension levels. The selections stimulate critical and creative thinking and thoughtful response. A combination of mature content, voices and themes and frequent use of complex imagery, vocabulary and description make this challenging reading. Some selections in the student anthology contain material dealing with the supernatural, as well as other sensitive areas.
The teacher. s guide provides unit planning charts, curricular goals, ESL strategies and assessment and evaluation materials. See also: ResourceLines.
Suggested Use: Multigenre; Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
| SightLines 10 Student Anthology | Order no. 3207 ($39.00 hdc.) |
| Teacher Guide (Western Edition) | Order no. 3208 ($126.60 coil-bound) |
| Audio Pack (CD Version) | Order no. 17899 ($105.80). |
(Print-Anthology). Perlman, David, et al. Irwin Publishing Inc. (IRW), 1990. 195 p. ISBN 0-7725-1777-0 ($20.95 pbk.).
(CAN) These plays, four of which are written by Canadians, are accompanied by a discussion of one aspect of drama, introductory notes on the play and its author, and concluding questions and activities. The play What Glorias Times They Had is useful for this level.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Plays
Other Uses: Arts Education: Secondary Level
(Print-Fiction). Slipperjack, Ruby. Fifth House Publishers (FIF), 1992. 250 p. ISBN 0-920079-93-8 ($11.00 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) A troubled young boy encounters many people on a journey in search of his mother. Each of the people he meets contributes to his understanding of the harmony in the natural world and the role of spirituality in his daily life.
Suggested Use: Challenges
(Print-Anthology). Creal, Margaret. Coteau Books (COT), 1995. 170 p. ISBN 1-55050-076-7 ($14.95 pbk.).
(SK) The ten short stories in this collection are reflections on life in Grenfell during the 1920s and ‘30s. These stories about Creal's childhood capture the essence of prairie living in a simpler time. The book contains a table of contents and a concluding note about the author.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Short Stories
(Print-Fiction). Hillerman, Tony. Harper & Row Pubs., Inc. (HCP), 1986. 299 p. ISBN 0-06-100017-5 ($6.99 pbk.).
(I/M) The first of the Navajo tribal police mysteries featuring Officer Jim Chee and Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, this novel focuses on their investigation of a series of murders that seem to be linked to evil phenomena known as Skinwalkers.
Suggested Use: The Unknown
(Print-Non-Fiction). Ippisch, Hanneke. Simon & Schuster, Inc. (DIS), 1996. 146 p. ISBN 0-689-80508-X ($21.50 hdc.).
Through her cell's barred window, all that Hanneke Eikema could see was a precious patch of sky. Arrested in January of 1945 by Nazi soldiers because of her involvement in the Dutch Resistance, the teenager spent the remaining months of the war in prison. This memoir relates Hanneke's resistance efforts, the tragic lack of food and supplies in the Netherlands during the war, her prison experiences, and her adjustment to peacetime. The book includes maps, photographs, and reproductions of wartime documents. This is an easily read book.
Suggested Use: Challenges
(Print-Fiction). Richards, David. Thistledown Press Ltd. (THI), 1993. 256 p. ISBN 1-895449-06-5 ($7.95 pbk.). Large Print Edition - ISBN 1-895449-34-0 ($21.95 pbk.).
(SK, I/M) This historical novel describes the Riel Resistance at Batoche from different points of view. Using parallel story lines, the author shows attitudes of government soldiers, Métis, and Aboriginal peoples surrounding the events of 1885. Note: The book contains derogatory terms and stereotypical remarks that reflect the non-Aboriginal perceptions of Aboriginal and Métis peoples during that era. Teachers are advised to identify and address these stereotypes prior to and during students' reading of the novel.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Anthology). Rochman, Hazel, comp. Harper & Row Pubs., Inc. (HCP), 1990. 147 p. ISBN 0-06-447063-6 ($5.95 pbk.).
Written by noted authors such as Nadine Gordimer, Doris Lessing, and Mark Mathabane, the ten short stories and autobiographical accounts in this collection illustrate racism's effects on Black youths in South Africa's apartheid era. They detail the atrocities and resulting despair of Black citizens, as well as the incidents of kindness that persist in this environment of injustice. Included are a table of contents, introduction explaining the rights of Blacks during Apartheid, and biographic notes on the contributors.
Suggested Use: Equality; Short Stories
(Print-Fiction). Myers, Walter Dean. Scholastic Canada Ltd. (SCH), 1992. 168 p. ISBN 0-590-42412-2 ($3.40 pbk.).
Jimmy's father, Crab, has been in jail for the past nine years. When Crab becomes critically ill, he escapes from jail to clear his name and earn his son's love. As Crab and Jimmy travel around the country, Jimmy comes to the realization that he is not like his father, and that his hope for a brighter future will always be with his loving foster mother, Mama Jean. This is a taut, easily read novel suitable for reluctant readers.
Suggested Use: Decisions
(Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1993. 29 min. Order no. 117C 9193 027 ($26.95).
(CAN, I/M) Micmac poet Rita Joe reads her works and describes her youth, her present life on Cape Breton Island, and her efforts to raise awareness and understanding of today's Aboriginal peoples. The video follows Rita Joe in the village of Eskasoni, at leisure and at work.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Equality
Rita Joe’s poetry, organized by theme, is a reflection of her Micmac heritage and her quest for a just society. Her poems are gentle, concise portraits of her people and their land.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Equality; Poetry
(CAN) The poetry of Robert Service, bard of the Yukon, is recited and sung by Les McLaughlin and friends who bring Service. s love of the North to life in this collection. The spirited renditions include familiar pieces such as "The Cremation of Sam McGee," and a haunting version of "The Spell of the Yukon." Country Hall of Fame inductee Tracey Brown. s polished vocals are moving. A website www.rwservice.com/songs/songs.html offers additional information, a discussion board and samples of the songs included on the compact disc.
Suggested Use: Poetry
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30
(Print-Anthology). Mills, Ian, ed. Addison-Wesley Publishers Limited (LRDC), 1993. 152 p. Order no. 8034 ($16.30 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8035 ($12.00 pbk.).
(CAN) This collection of prose and poetry focuses on the environment. Selections are organized into chapters that show the earth in balance, the consequences of interference with the environment, and the need for people to repair the harm done to nature. The teacher's guide suggests pre- and post-reading activities.
Suggested Use: Environment and Technology; Challenges; Multigenre
Set in 1970 in Australia, this mystery moves between the present, in which an investigator works to learn the truth about a man's death four years before, and the past, in which two female hitchhikers were last seen struggling with the man. When Sandra, a naive and protected teen, meets Petra, she accepts the seasoned hitchhiker's arrogant dominance in return for Petra's guidance in finding safe rides. Petra's penchant for stealing souvenirs from each kind driver causes a tragic accidental death and precipitates a stabbing death for which neither girl will admit responsibility. This is an interesting study of conflict between strongly drawn characters and a suspenseful mystery.
Suggested Use: The Unknown
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Jeroski, Sharon, et al. ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1990. 237 p. Order no. 6136 ($20.20 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource is designed to increase proficiency in listening, thinking, and speaking. A variety of anecdotes, cartoons, prose, and poetry aid exploration of non-verbal communication, critical listening, and both formal and informal speech. The book contains a table of contents and a chapter containing prose and poetry selections suitable for classroom use.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
(Print-Non-Fiction). Barnard, Sandie. Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (PRN), 1996. 301 p. ISBN 0-13-241605-0 ($23.96 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a useful guide to a variety of speaking formats, both formal and informal. The book provides teachers with practical ideas for activities, as well as background information and examples of speaking experiences. The book contains a table of contents, index, and planning checklists.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
(Print-Non-Fiction). Stothers, Jesse. Thistledown Press Ltd. (THI), 1995. 112 p. ISBN 1-895449-47-2 ($24.95 spiral-bound).
For each of the three novels featured in this guide, the manual provides an overview, response and comprehension questions for each chapter, and general essay questions. Included is a glossary of literary terms. The guide supports Wind Shifter, annotated in this bibliography.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
(Print-Anthology). Allen, Paula Gunn, ed. Ballantine Books of Canada (BAL), 1989. 279 p. ISBN 0-449-90508-X ($10.85 pbk.).
(I/M) A powerful collection of traditional tales, biographical writings, and contemporary short stories by American Aboriginal writers, this book deals with universal themes of love, death, endurance, separation, and loss. The book contains a table of contents, introduction by Paula Gunn Allen, brief notes about the authors, and a glossary.
Suggested Use: The Unknown; Challenges; Short Prose
In an introduction to this poetry collection, the author traces her increased consciousness of the interconnections among the spiritual and physical worlds, and credits her own development to her association with the Taos Pueblo people of the Santa Fe region. The poems, richly illustrated by Frank Howell, speak of the interconnectedness of all life, perspectives on women, and personal faith.
Suggested Use: Environment and Technology; Poetry
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Brownjohn, Sandy and Gwyn-Jones, Gareth. Hodder & Stoughton Educational (BHU), 1992. 96 p. ISBN 0-340-52846-X ($12.95 pbk.).
This is an introduction to the life and times of Shakespeare, The Globe and its theater companies, make-up and staging, costuming, and points of interest in several of Shakespeare's plays. The book contains photographs of Elizabethan actors and staging, as well as illustrations and photographs of young children involved in Shakespearean productions.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
(WCP) This teacher resource provides alternatives to the textual analysis of Romeo and Juliet by promoting the dramatic experience of Shakespeare through interactive exploration using techniques such as performance, role play and class and group discussions. The dramatic aspects of language and character are explored through the workshop. Most of the suggested learning experiences encourage students to examine the universal concepts and issues inherent in Shakespearean drama using Romeo and Juliet as the principal text. This resource provides many practical suggestions for experienced teachers who use a wide range of teaching approaches. The primary teaching approach is facilitation, which encourages student-generated learning outcomes. The text for Romeo and Juliet is not included.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Video). (A Writer's Exchange Series). Dallas Telecourses (MAG), 1995. 30 min. Order no. 434-31-421 ($45.00).
Focusing on peer conferencing and peer editing, this video shows adult writers conferencing to provide constructive feedback on each other's work.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
(Print-Anthology). Campbell, Maria, trans. and Racette, Sherry Farrell, illus. Theytus Books Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 144 p. Order no. 8048 ($12.95 pbk.).
(SK, I/M) This is a collection of stories from the oral tradition of the Métis. Written in the dialect of the original storytellers, the stories are accompanied by paintings by Sherry Farrell Racette. Suitable for encouraging students to understand the point of view, humour, and language usage of the Métis, this book is challenging reading. Note: Some stories contain language which may be considered offensive and deal with topics suitable for mature students. This resource is also being considered for other courses. The following titles are listed in the thematic index:
Big John
Dah Teef
Jacob
Joseph's Justice
La Beau Sha Shoo
Rou Garous
Suggested Use: The Unknown; Decisions; Equality; Short Stories
These selections are entertaining, high interest stories with twists in plot and surprise endings. A short introduction precedes each story, as does a listing of vocabulary words with pronunciation and definitions. There are questions included that are designed to check comprehension and to stimulate critical thinking and discussion. This resource is recommended for students who have difficulty reading or are in modified programs.
Suggested Use: The Unknown
(Poster). Pictorial Charts Educational Trust (PLS), 1991. Order no. PC187-K6 ($10.95).
This poster is a visual representation of the origins of the English language and the events, such as invasion and technological invention, that have influenced its evolution. Included is a brief guide providing additional background information and suggestions for activities.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Foster, Graham. Pembroke Publishers Limited (LRDC), 1996. 96 p. Order no. 7646 ($13.60 pbk.).
(CAN) Offering a variety of useful strategies and checklists, this is a brief, introductory resource designed to illustrate ways in which students and teachers can work collaboratively in establishing assessment criteria related to purpose, audience, and goals for writing. The book provides several sample rubrics and templates useful for helping students understand the value of self-assessment as a revision strategy.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
(Print-Non-Fiction). Moffett, James and Wagner, Betty Jane. Boynton Cook Publishing, Inc. (LRDC), 1992. 437 p. Order no. 7646 ($59.75 pbk.).
This book sets out basic principles for teaching and evaluating interactive and integrated language arts courses at all levels. It contains explanations and ideas for oracy and literacy, and offers suggestions for developing language ability through active involvement in appropriate contexts. The book contains a table of contents and index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Fiction). Matas, Carol. Harper & Row Pubs., Inc. (HCP), 1993. 132 p. ISBN 0-00-223897-7 ($16.95 hdc.). ISBN 0-00-647490-X ($4.95 pbk.).
(CAN) Two Jewish boys in Czarist Russia, Sworn Enemies, must work together to endure a cruel captivity. This story's strong characterization presents several contrasts: love and hate, generosity and greed, courage and cowardice. Alternating chapters present each boy's point of view.
Suggested Use: Equality
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9