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Reading Non-Fiction Texts in Social Studies
For this project, we developed lessons which integrate Grade 4, 5 and 6 social studies with the language curriculum. We used the fiction and nonfiction Reading Signposts by Beers and Probst to read social studies texts for deeper understanding.
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Authentic Assessment in Health and Physical Education with the Revised Curriculum
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculumDivision(s): Intermediate, SeniorLevel(s): Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12Resource(s) Available:This collection of tools and strategies will support assessment as learning in HPE, such that the clearer the articulation of what is to be assessed, the more successful will be the engagement by the student in their learning.
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Tools for French as a Second Language Assessment Elementary to Secondary School
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculumDivision(s): Intermediate, SeniorLevel(s): Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9Resource(s) Available:We developed tools to assess various curriculum expectations and student learning. We created single-point rubrics to assess three different skills: Speaking to Interact, Speaking to Communicate, and Writing.
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Creating a “Culture of Thinking” and Digital Portfolios: Integrating Language and Social Studies
In this project, FreshGrade ePortfolios were created for Grade 4 and Grade 7 students. Teachers planned integrated Social studies/language units whereby technology was used to “Capture the Learning” of students.
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Using an Action-Oriented Approach for Effective Communication in Secondary Core and Immersion French as a Second Language
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculumDivision(s): Intermediate, SeniorLevel(s): Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12Resource(s) Available:Our group discussed listening skills and oral communication in FSL (French) by reading articles, gathering and trying various resources, incorporating technology where appropriate, and developing a document to annotate these strategies and resources.
