English Language ArtsA Curriculum Guide for the Middle Level (Grades 6-9) |
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Language and Learning
Program Aim
Goals
Principles
Western Canadian Language Arts Curriculum Framework
Media and Technology
Middle Level Students and Curriculum Implications
Core Curriculum Components and Initiatives
Core Curriculum
Adaptive Dimension
Common Essential Learnings
Gender Equity
Resource-based Learning
Indian and Métis Content and Perspectives
Multicultural Content, Perspectives, and Resources
Portrayal of Persons with Disabilities
Foundational and Learning Objectives
Foundational Objectives
Learning Objectives
Language Study Objectives
Assessment and Evaluation Defined
Guiding Principles
Types of Assessment and Evaluation
The Evaluation Process
Student Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
Speaking and Listening: Instructional Philosophy and Teaching Suggestions
Unit Planning Guide
Planning the Unit
Planning Charts
Contexts for English Language Arts Units
Suggested Unit Topics and Themes
Sample Unit Framework: Poetry Study (Grades 6-9)
Sample Unit Framework: Author Study (Grades 6-9)
Sample Unit: Exploring Friendships (Grade 6)
Sample Poetry Study Unit Outline: Haiku: From Sound to Meaning (Grade 6)
Sample Unit: Pushed to the Limit: Surviving Life's Challenges (Grade 7)
Sample Unit: A Taste of Saskatchewan (Grade 7)
Sample Unit: Growing Up Around the World (Grade 8)
Sample Author Study Unit Outline: William Bell Comments on Social Issues (Grade 8)
Sample Unit: Is it Fair? In Search of Justice (Grade 9)
Sample Unit: Exploring Love and Loyalty: Romeo and Juliet (Grade 9)