English Language Arts: "When you read, don't just consider what the author thinks, consider what you think." Tom Schulman, Dead Poets Society
Mrs. Spencer has structured this class around The Daily 5 Program, I believe in this program and will continue to use it during our daily ELA lessons.
The Daily 5: 1) Read to Self - students read a book of their choice (this can include fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, comic books)
2) Read to Someone - typically students will pair up for this activity, however I will listen to their reading periodically for assessment
3) Work on Writing - this will include journaling, book reports, creative writing, friendly letters
4) Listen to Reading - students will actively listen while I read a book aloud to them. We are currently finishing up The Adventures of Ploox by local author's The Brothers Afrimigin. For our Arctic unit (Social Studies) I will be reading The Old One and The Amulet, part of "The Trapps Family Adventures," written by an Albertan author.
5) Spelling & Word Work - spelling and building vocabulary are important components of Language Arts, time spent on spelling and word work will allow students to grow and learn in this area.
The Daily 5: 1) Read to Self - students read a book of their choice (this can include fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, comic books)
2) Read to Someone - typically students will pair up for this activity, however I will listen to their reading periodically for assessment
3) Work on Writing - this will include journaling, book reports, creative writing, friendly letters
4) Listen to Reading - students will actively listen while I read a book aloud to them. We are currently finishing up The Adventures of Ploox by local author's The Brothers Afrimigin. For our Arctic unit (Social Studies) I will be reading The Old One and The Amulet, part of "The Trapps Family Adventures," written by an Albertan author.
5) Spelling & Word Work - spelling and building vocabulary are important components of Language Arts, time spent on spelling and word work will allow students to grow and learn in this area.
We are excited to welcome AUTHOR: ARTHUR SLADE on April 30!
Arthur Slade was born in July of 1967 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and grew up in the Cypress Hills. He recieved a B. A. in English (with Honours) from the University of Saskatchewan in 1989 and worked in advertising before becoming a full-time writer. Slade lives in Saskatoon. Since publishing his first novel in 1997 he has won the Governor General's Award in 2001 as well as the Canadian Children's Literature Award in 2010. He has been described as having an "uncanny ability to capture the essence of social relationships."
Click on this link to read an interview with Slade: Book Reviews and More
Click on this link to hear Slade read from his book: Jolted
Click on this link to read an interview with Slade: Book Reviews and More
Click on this link to hear Slade read from his book: Jolted