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2010 SaskatchewanCore Learning ResourcesEnglishLanguageArts3
English Language Arts:Core Learning Resources 3Prepared by:Curriculum and E-Learning BranchMinistry of Education2010English Language Arts 3i
English language arts: core learning resources 3ISBN 978-1-926841-01-41. Language arts (Elementary) – Saskatchewan – Bibliography. 2. School children – Books and reading –Saskatchewan – Bibliography. 3. Children’s literature – Bibliography.I. Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. Curriculum and E-Learning. Humanities Unit.011.62016.3726028.534All rights for images of books or other publications are reserved by the original copyright owners.iiEnglish Language Arts 3
Table of ContentsForeword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vMajor Integrated Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Language Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Professional Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Digital Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36English Language Arts 3iii
ForewordThis list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministryof Education to support the curriculum, English Language Arts 3. This list will be updated as new resourcesare recommended and older ones are no longer available. A list of additional learning resources can befound on the Ministry of Education website.(CAN) indicates that a Canadian contributed to the development of the resource and/or that it includes Canadiancontent. (SK) indicates that a Saskatchewan person contributed to the development of the resource and/orthat it includes Saskatchewan content. Resources evaluated and recommended as support for the Western andNorthern Canadian Protocol frameworks and Saskatchewan’s provincial curricula have the designation (WNCP)before the annotation.Other resources beyond those recommended in this list may effectively support the curriculum, English LanguageArts 3. It remains the responsibility of educators to preview and select materials that best meet the needs of theirstudents, school, and community. Educators should choose resources in accordance with their school division’slearning resources selection policy.Pricing of the learning resources contained in this document is subject to change without notice.The Ministry of Education expresses its appreciation to publishers, producers, and distributors who haveprovided learning resources for evaluation, and gratefully acknowledges the contributions made by educatorswho served as evaluators.English Language Arts 3v
Major Integrated ResourcesK123456789 Suggested UseStudent Resource - MultigenrePublisherPrentice Hall Inc.DistributorCollections 3Annotation(CORE, CAN, WNCP) Collections 3 promotes theintegration of the six language arts strands.The Complete Teacher’s Resource Files Case consists ofa program information guide, the teacher resourcemodules for the student anthologies, learningstrategy cards, and an assessment handbook.Also included is Teaching with Novels, Books, andPoetry Handbook that has suggestions for activities,strategies, and assessment.The student anthologies include different texttypes, accompanied by photographs, artwork, andillustrations. They focus on the following themes:relationships and identity, genre study, scienceinvestigation, language and communication, andsocial studies exploration. Suggestions for furtherreading are included. The table of contents includesicons that identify Canadian selections.The 10 genre books included in Collections 3 offer awide range of reading levels and address a variety oftopics and themes. The eight novels include variedgenres and reading levels. Activities suggested inthe teacher resource modules provide links to thenovels. Note: While all titles are suitable for Grade3, teachers may wish to verify that the suggestedreading levels in the teacher resource modulescorrespond to students’ abilities.Oral readings from each of the five Collections 3student anthologies are available on cassette orcompact discs.English Language Arts 3Pearson Education CanadaSchool Division195 Harry Walker ParkwayNEWMARKET ON L3Y 7B4(800) 361-6128(905) 853-7888Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsonschoolcanada.caCopyright: 1998Year Recommended: 1998TitleISBNPriceTeacher’s Resource FileCase (WNCP Ed.)978-0-13-083314-3 334.50 setGrade 3 CompleteAudio CD Pack978-0-13-086492-8 77.50 setSpreading My Wings UnitStudent Anthology978-0-13-681974-5 16.25 pbk.There Are No Polar978-0-13-081147-9Bears Here - Genre Book 13.25 pbk.Red Parka Mary - GenreBook978-0-13-949017-0 13.25 pbk.That’s Enough Maddie!- Novel978-0-13-081151-6 13.25 pbk.Tales – Princesses, Peas, and Enchanted Trees UnitStudent Anthology978-0-13-681990-5 16.25 pbk.Nanabasho: How theTurtle Got Its Shell Genre Book978-0-13-948977-8 13.25 pbk.Boy Soup or WhenGiant Caught Cold Genre Book978-0-13-081146-2 13.25 pbk.Genies Don’t RideBicycles - Novel978-0-13-080566-9 13.25 pbk.to be continued1
Collections 3 (continued)TitleISBNKPrice123456789 Beneath the Surface UnitStudent Anthology978-0-13-786468-3 16.25 pbk.Hide and Seek Novel978-0-13-948944-0 13.25 pbk.Dinosaurs BeforeDark - Novel978-0-13-081140-0 13.25 pbk.Student Anthology978-0-13-682014-7 16.25 pbk.Wood-hoopoe Willie- Genre Book978-0-13-081143-1 12.75 pbk.Super Senses! UnitCarving New Frontiers UnitStudent Anthology978-0-13-786883-0 16.25 pbk.Wind Over DarkTickle - Genre Book978-0-13-081141-7 13.25 pbk.Alcock and Brownand the Boy in theMiddle – Genre Book978-0-13-081148-6 13.25 pbk.Pioneer Sister - Novel 978-0-13-949009-5 13.25 pbk.2English Language Arts 3
K123456789 Suggested UseStudent Resource - MultigenrePublisherGage Learning CorporationGage Cornerstones 3: CanadianLanguage ArtsAnnotation(CORE, CAN, WNCP) Cornerstones 3 provides aframework to build a flexible language arts program.The student anthologies contain texts from a widerange of text types, including personal accounts,poetry, biographies, interviews, and folktales.Each anthology contains four thematic units thatpromote links to other literature and media, toother curriculum areas, to technology, and to thehome. They feature Canadian content combinedwith a global focus. Extension activities encouragecritical and creative thinking, and allow students todemonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways, bothindependently and in groups. Student activitiesinvolve all six strands of English language arts viewing, listening, reading, representing, speaking,and writing.Teacher’s Guide 3 supports the student anthologiesby providing interdisciplinary linkages, a thematicframework, classroom management information,professional reading lists, and novel study activities.For each anthology selection, the guide includesauthor profiles, language arts learning outcomes,links to prior experience, suggested activities foreach of the language arts strands, and ideas fordifferentiating instruction.DistributorNelson Education1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 268-2222(416) 752-9100Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: nelson.orderdesk@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Copyright: 1999Year Recommended: 2000TitleISBNPriceCornerstones 3AAnthology978-0-7715-1198-1 34.95 pbk.Cornerstones 3BAnthology978-0-7715-1199-8 34.95 pbk.Assessment Guide 3(WNCP Ed.)978-0-7715-1232-2 155.45 pbk.Blackline Masters 3(WNCP Ed.)978-0-7715-1196-7 83.95 pbk.Teacher’s Guide 3(WNCP Ed.)978-0-7715-1230-8 155.45 coilboundFrom GAGE. Cornerstones 3A. 1999 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissionsEnglish Language Arts 33
K123456789 Suggested UseStudent Resource - MultigenrePublisher/DistributorNelson Language Arts 3Annotation(CORE, CAN, WNCP) The student anthologies forthis resource have inclusive Canadian contentand promote the integration of the six strands ofEnglish language arts: viewing, listening, reading,representing, speaking, and writing. A variety oftext types and learning strategies are presented andsupported by illustrations, photographs, and graphics.Hand in Hand is divided into three units: “Hand inHand,” “Good Books, Good Times,” and “EngineerIt!”. Keepsakes and Treasures also offers three units:“Keepsakes and Treasures,” “Look and Discover,” and“Media Mix.” The overview outlines the purpose ofeach of the units in both anthologies. Each readingselection contains reading tips, learning goals, andsuggestions for after-reading activities. The unitsconclude with a culminating project.The teacher’s guide for both anthologies contains anintroduction, individual lesson plans, and instructionalstrategies for each selection in the student texts.Criterion-based assessment, both informal and formal,includes self-evaluation as well as peer and teacherevaluation.Nelson Education1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 268-2222(416) 752-9100Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: nelson.orderdesk@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Copyright: 2000Year Recommended: 2000TitleISBNPriceHand in Hand Student 978-0-17-618561-9Anthology 33.95 pbk.Hand in HandTeacher’s Guide(Western Ed)978-0-17-618718-7 107.45 coilboundKeepsakes & TreasuresStudent Anthology978-0-17-618560-2 33.95 pbk.Keepsakes & TreasuresTeacher’s Guide(Western Ed.)978-0-17-618717-0 107.45 coilboundFrom Hand in Hand (softcover). 1999 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissions4English Language Arts 3
K123456789 Suggested UseStudent Resource - MultigenrePublisher/DistributorNelson Literacy 3Annotation(CORE, CAN) This major integrated resource forEnglish language arts provides support for the threeK-12 curriculum goals: comprehend and respond,compose and create, and assess and reflect onlanguage abilities. The resource also addresses thesix language strands: viewing, listening, reading,representing, speaking, and writing. Included inthe resource is a variety of formats to supportresource-based learning. Instructional strategiesare explained and differentiating instruction isincluded to assist teachers with the diversity withinclassrooms. The “Release of Responsibility” modelhas students demonstrating and applying theirknowledge in a variety of ways. A comprehensiveapproach is used to teach the language cues andconventions, and they are incorporated into theframework of the lesson plans. The teacher’s guideis detailed and comprehensive with formative andsummative assessment tools. Teacher reflection isalso emphasized.Nelson Education1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 268-2222(416) 752-9100Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: nelson.orderdesk@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Copyright: 2008Year Recommended: 2010TitleISBNPriceStudent Book 3a978-0-17-633249-5 16.95 pbk.Student Book 3b978-0-17-633250-1 16.95 pbk.Student Book 3c978-0-17-633251-8 16.95 pbk.Transparencies forShared Reading andModelling978-0-17-633266-2 251.95 setGuided andIndependent ReadingKit978-0-17-633268-6 404.45 kitTeacher’s Resource Box978-0-17-633252-5 262.45 setAudio and VideoPackage978-0-17-633272-3 103.95 setFrom MACKENZIE. Nelson Literacy 3, 1E. 2008 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissionsEnglish Language Arts 35
Language ResourcesK12345 6789Suggested UseLanguagePublisher/DistributorCollins Gage Canadian Junior DictionaryAnnotation(CORE, CAN) This new edition of the Canadiandictionary for junior students contains over 800pages of entries. The entries are direct and concise,and supported by illustrative sentences andexample phrases. The dictionary contains featureboxes in various categories including Word History,Confusables, Word Family, and Using Words.Nelson Education1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 268-2222(416) 752-9100Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: nelson.orderdesk@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Price: 44.95 pbk.Pagination: 808 p.ISBN: 978-0-17-632531-2Copyright: 2007Year Recommended: 2010In addition, this resource provides a guide to using thedictionary, and offers materials to support languagedevelopment. There is an updated cross-curricularappendix with an expanded literacy section.From Collins Gage Canadian Junior Dictionary, 1E. 2006 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissions6English Language Arts 3
K123456789 Suggested UseLanguagePublisherGage Learning CorporationNelson Spelling 3Authors: Kosnik, Clare, Duplak, Donna, De Sousa,Danila, Kekewich, Deb, Kekewich, Jim, Quildon,Louis, Schmidt, Edgar, and Walker, CatherineAnnotation(CORE, CAN, WNCP) Nelson Spelling 3 is acomprehensive spelling instruction resource thatpromotes the development of spelling skills andstrategies within language and communicationcontexts. The materials support a process approachto writing and address all six language arts strands.In additon, language elements are addressed withinliterature.The student text consists of 32 lessons containingfour key features: “Creating Your Word List,” “StrategySpot,” “Zoom in on Words,” “Connecting With (cross-curricular activities),” or “Focus on Language.”Every sixth lesson is a review. The last two lessonsprovide more challenge for students.DistributorNelson Education1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 268-2222(416) 752-9100Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: nelson.orderdesk@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Copyright: 1997Year Recommended: 1998TitleISBNPriceStudent Book978-0-17-606557-7 31.95 pbk.Teacher’s Resource978-0-17-606561-4 90.95 pbk.The teacher resource provides a clear overview ofthe learning outcomes, instructional goals, andassessment tools for the 32 lessons in the studenttext. Assessment suggestions, sample evaluationand activity templates, and ideas for mini-lessonsare included. This resource provides teachers withinformation and ideas to support their teachingspelling in context.From Nelson Spelling 3. 1997 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissionsEnglish Language Arts 37
Oxford Junior Illustrated ThesaurusK12Editor: Dignen, SheilaAnnotation(CORE, CAN) The 2007 edition of the Oxford JuniorIllustrated Thesaurus contains synonyms with samplesentences. Panels focus on overused words andwriting tips. Entries include the word class, samplesentence, and some entries are illustrated withphotographs. Additional material includes tips forwriting stories, punctuation, usage, character, andsetting vocabulary.345 6789Suggested UseLanguagePublisher/DistributorOxford University Press Canada70 Wynford DriveDON MILLS ON M3C 1J9(800) 387-8020Fax: (800) 665-1771E-mail: customer.service.ca@oup.comWebsite: www.oupcanada.com/Price: 26.95 hdc.Pagination: 224 p.ISBN: 978-0-19-911319.4Copyright: 2007Year Recommended: 20108English Language Arts 3
Professional ResourcesK12345 6789Suggested UseLiteracy InstructionPublisherGuilford PressDistributorBest Practices in Literacy Instruction.3rd ed.Editors: Gambrell, Linda B., Morrow, Lesley Mandel,and Pressley, MichaelAnnotation(CORE) In this revised edition, the authors incorporatethe latest research about literacy teaching. There area number of recommendations to guide instructionaldecision making. The authors have also revised thefollowing sections: assessment, motivating students,approaches to integrating different types of textsand multimedia resources, and adolescent literacy.There are chapters for working with English languagelearners. The book includes a table of contents and anindex.English Language Arts 3Nelson Education1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 268-2222(416) 752-9100Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: nelson.orderdesk@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Price: 40.95 pbk.Pagination: 64 p.ISBN: 978-1-59385-391-4Copyright: 2007Year Recommended: 20109
K12345 6789Suggested UseReadingPublisherStenhouse PublishersBeyond Leveled Books: SupportingEarly and Transitional Readers inGrades K-5. 2nd ed.Authors: Szymusiak, Karen, Sibberson, Franki, andKoch, LisaAnnotation(CORE) The authors continue to research movingstudents from levelled books to independent bookselection. Suggestions and resources are providedto assist teachers to understand and meet the needsof transitional readers. The book contains examplesof classroom instruction, sample mini-lessons,strategies for small group instruction, assessmenttechniques, and student work.DistributorPembroke Publishers Ltd.538 Hood RoadMARKHAM ON L3R 3K9(800) 997-9807Fax: (800) 339-5568E-mail: mary@pembrokepublishers.comWebsite: www.pembrokepublishers.comPrice: 25.95 pbk.Pagination: 240 p.ISBN: 978-1-57110-714-5Copyright: 2008Year Recommended: 2010The book includes a table of contents, an appendix,an index, and bibliographies of children’s books,series books, and professional resources.10English Language Arts 3
K12345 6789Suggested UseInquiryPublisherHeinemann Educational BooksComprehension and Collaboration:Inquiry Circles in ActionAuthors: Harvey, Stephanie and Daniels, HarveyAnnotation(CORE) Inquiry circles provide a structure thatsupports students to build knowledge that matters intheir lives. The authors provide the nine fundamentalclassroom conditions that are needed for active,small-group learning. Lessons in comprehension,collaboration, and research are provided. The authorsprovide how-to instructions for four types of inquirycircles: mini-research projects, curricular inquiries,extensions of literature circles, and open inquiryprojects. Assessment and evaluation strategies are alsoprovided.DistributorPearson Education CanadaSchool Division195 Harry Walker ParkwayNEWMARKET ON L3Y 7B4(800) 361-6128(905) 853-7888Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsonschoolcanada.caPrice: 34.22 pbk.Pagination: 336 p.ISBN: 978-0-325-01230-8Copyright: 2009Year Recommended: 2010The book includes a table of contents, appendices, andan index.English Language Arts 311
K123 456789Suggested UseProfessional ResourcePublisher/DistributorEarly Literacy: A Resource for TeachersProject Developer/Writer: Finney, SandraAnnotation(CORE, SK) This resource is intended to supportteachers of emerging literacy learners. There aretools to assist teachers to assess and developskills and strategies in literacy. Each chapter in theresource focuses on one particular set of literacyfoundations: oral language foundations, textualfoundations, graphaphonic foundations, andfoundations of independent reading and writing.Saskatchewan Ministry of EducationCurriculum Distribution Centre1840 Lorne StreetREGINA SK S4P 2L7(306) 787-5987Fax: (306) 787-9747E-mail: curriculum.orders@sasked.gov.sk.caPrice: 3.90 loose-leafPagination: 174 p.Order No.: 382Copyright: 2000Year Recommended: 2000Included in the resource are a number of strategiesand activities to support the foundations.Assessment tools are provided at the beginningof each foundation section. Sample checklists areavailable in PDF for classroom use.The document includes a table of contents, anappendix, and a bibliography. The resource is alsoavailable online at www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/docs/ela/e literacy/index.html.12English Language Arts 3
K12345678 9Suggested UseLiteracy StrategiesPublisherAllyn & Bacon Canada50 Literacy Strategies: Step by Step. 3rded.Author: Tompkins, Gail E.Annotation(CORE) This publication provides researchbased instructional literacy strategies useful forelementary and middle level educators. Each strategyindicates the instructional focus (oral language,phonemic awareness/phonics, fluency, vocabulary,comprehension, writing, spelling, and content areas),the grade levels, step-by-step instructions on how touse the instructional strategy, and when to use thestrategy. Scaffolding for English language learnersis described and samples of students’ works arepresented. The index allows the user to find specificliteracy strategies and strategies for certain grades.English Language Arts 3DistributorPearson Education CanadaSchool Division195 Harry Walker ParkwayNEWMARKET ON L3Y 7B4(800) 361-6128(905) 853-7888Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsonschoolcanada.caPrice: 26.80 pbk.Pagination: 149 p.ISBN: 978-0-13-515816-6Copyright: 2009Year Recommended: 201013
K12345 6789Suggested UseInstructionPublisherGuilford PressFluency Instruction: Research-basedBest PracticesEditors: Rasinski, Timothy, Blachowicz, Camille, andLems, KristinAnnotation(CORE) The editors introduce the idea of fluencyinstruction, providing a thorough examination ofwhat fluency instruction is and how it should betaught. Topics include applications for strugglingreaders and English language learners. Theeditors include examples and vignettes of fluencyinstruction in the classroom. The book includes atable of contents, an appendix, and an index.14DistributorNelson Education1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 268-2222(416) 752-9100Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: nelson.orderdesk@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Price: 41.95 pbk.Pagination: 64 p.ISBN: 978-1-59385-253-5Copyright: 2006Year Recommended: 2010English Language Arts 3
K12345 6789Suggested UseLiteraturePublisher/DistributorGood Books Matter: How to Chooseand Use Children’s Literature to HelpStudents Grow as ReadersAuthors: Peterson, Shelley Stagg and Swartz, LarryAnnotation(CORE, CAN) Written for beginning and experiencedteachers, the authors provide guidance to teach withquality children’s literature. Guidance is provided onselecting books, strategies for specific grade levels,suggestions for extension, and tips for assessment.The book is organized around genres – traditionalliterature, picture books, novels, nonfiction, poetry,and multicultural texts. The book includes a table ofcontents, appendices, professional resources, and anindex.English Language Arts 3Pembroke Publishers Ltd.538 Hood RoadMARKHAM ON L3R 3K9(800) 997-9807Fax: (800) 339-5568E-mail: mary@pembrokepublishers.comWebsite: www.pembrokepublishers.comPrice: 24.95 pbk.Pagination: 184 p.ISBN: 978-1-55138-232-6Copyright: 2008Year Recommended: 201015
K12345 6789Suggested UseReadingPublisherGuilford PressHelp for Struggling Readers:Strategies for Grades 3-8Author: McKenna, Michael C.Annotation(CORE) McKenna presents research-basedinstructional strategies to use with strugglingreaders. There are ideas to engage students and todevelop the key components of reading: vocabulary,comprehension, word recognition, and fluency. Eachchapter includes techniques to work on specificskills, suggested materials, instructional tips, andsuggestions for further reading. The book includesa table of contents, graphic organizer templates,suggested professional resources, and an index.16DistributorNelson Education1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 268-2222(416) 752-9100Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: nelson.orderdesk@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Price: 40.95 pbk.Pagination: 64 p.ISBN: 978-1-57230-760-5Copyright: 2002Year Recommended: 2010English Language Arts 3
K123456 789Suggested UseComprehensionPublisher/DistributorImproving Comprehension With ThinkAloud StrategiesAuthor: Wilhelm, Jeffrey D.Annotation(CORE) Wilhelm demonstrates strategies that enablestudents to make meaning of newly acquiredinformation and difficult text. Think-aloud strategiesprovide an active, social experience that captures whatsense students have made of text. Models of thinkaloud strategies such as inferring, visualizing, andsummarizing in the contexts of meaningful tasks andways to assist students in the use of these strategiesare presented.Scholastic Canada Ltd.175 Hillmount RoadMARKHAM ON L6C 1Z7(800) 268-3860Fax: (800) 387-4944E-mail: custserve@scholastic.caWebsite: www.scholastic.ca/Price: 21.99 pbk.Pagination: 176 p.ISBN: 978-0-439-21859-7Copyright: 2001Year Recommended: 2006From IMPROVING COMPREHENSION WITH THINK-ALOUD STRATEGIES by Jeffrey D. Wilhelm. Scholastic Inc./Teaching Resources. Copyright 2001 by Jeffrey D. Wilhelm. Reprinted by permission.English Language Arts 317
K123456 789Suggested UsesListeningComprehensionPublisherListen Hear!: 25 Effective ListeningComprehension StrategiesAuthors: Opitz, Michael F. and Zbaracki, MatthewD.Annotation(CORE) Students are expected to spend 50percent or more of their day engaged in listeningcomprehension activities, but are they “hearing”rather than “listening.” This user-friendly resourceprovides strategies to incorporate multidimensionallistening comprehension into the classroom. Usingthe latest research, the authors provide chartsto show at a glance which skills each strategyenhances, lists of contemporary literature to usein conjunction with the strategies, and tips forassessment.18Heinemann Educational BooksDistributorPearson Education CanadaSchool Division195 Harry Walker ParkwayNEWMARKET ON L3Y 7B4(800) 361-6128(905) 853-7888Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsonschoolcanada.caPrice: 25.21 pbk.Pagination: 140 p.ISBN: 978-0-325-00344-3Copyright: 2004Year Recommended: 2008English Language Arts 3
K1234 56789Suggested UseLiteracyPublisherAllyn & Bacon CanadaLiteracy Profiles: A Framework to GuideAssessment, Instructional Strategiesand Intervention, K-4Authors: Biggam, Sue and Itterly, KathleenAnnotation(CORE) This handbook assists educators to identifystudent strengths and needs in literacy. The authorsidentify ten critical areas of literacy learning, describethe skills related to each of the language strands,and correlate development to the early, middle, andlate stages of grade level progression. Each chapterconcludes with a look at a child’s literacy development,assessments that were administered, and evaluativecomments that lead to next steps. The book includesa table of contents, appendices, a name index, and asubject index.DistributorPearson Education CanadaSchool Division195 Harry Walker ParkwayNEWMARKET ON L3Y 7B4(800) 361-6128(905) 853-7888Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsonschoolcanada.caPrice: 35.32 pbk.Pagination: 315 p.ISBN: 978-0-13-238082-9Copyright: 2008Year Recommended: 2010Note: The authors refer to American standards in thebook; however, this does not limit use in Saskatchewanclassrooms.English Language Arts 319
K12345 6789Suggested UsesReadingWritingPublisher/DistributorLiterate Lives: Teaching Reading &Writing in Elementary ClassroomsAuthor: Flint, Amy SeelyAnnotation(CORE) Designed to meet the needs of studentsin reading methods classes or beginning teachers,Flint invites readers to consider the complexities ofthe reading process in diverse settings. An inquirystance is critical to being an effective teacher,especially in the area of reading as there is morethan one approach to learning to read. Flint alsoprovides pedagogy to teaching reading, writing, andliteracy as well as providing practical informationand vignettes of real-life situations. Teachers areasked to reflect on the key concepts in the chapters.John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd.6045 Freemont BlvdMISSISSAUGA ON L5R 4J3(800) 567-4797(416) 236-4433Fax: (800) 565-6802E-mail: canada@wiley.comWebsite: http://ca.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Price: 129.95 pbk.Pagination: 433 p.ISBN: 978-0-471-652298-4Copyright: 2007Year Recommended: 2010The book includes a table of contents, appendices, aglossary, references, children’s literature references,and an index.Literate Lives: Teaching Reading & Writing in Elementary Classrooms by Amy Seely Flint 2008 John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd. Reprinted with permission of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.20English Language Arts 3
K123 456789Suggested UseDecodingPublisherGuilford PressMaking Sense of Phonics: The Hows andWhysAuthor: Beck, Isabel L.Annotation(CORE) Beck provides practical ideas to build children’sdecoding skills by teaching letter-sound relationships,blending, word building, and multi-syllable words.She provides strategies for explicit, systematicphonics instruction for primary-grade classrooms. Thestrategies can also be used for older students whoexperience difficulties in decoding. The book includesa table of contents, appendices, references, and anindex.English Language Arts 3DistributorNelson Education1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 268-2222(416) 752-9100Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: nelson.orderdesk@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Price: 27.95 pbk.Pagination: 134 p.ISBN: 978-1-59385-257-3Copyright: 2006Year Recommended: 201021
K12345 6789Suggested UseLiteraturePublisherUniverse Publishing1001 Children’s Books You Must ReadBefore You Grow UpEditor: Eccleshare, JuliaAnnotation(CORE) This book contains reviews on classic andcontemporary children’s literature. It is organizedby age group and includes board books, picturebooks, and young adult novels. Each entry includesevaluations by international critics and reproducedartwork from the featured title.The book includes an index of titles, a table ofcontents, and an index by author/illustrator.22DistributorRandom House of Canada Limited2775 Matheson Blvd EastMISSISSAUGA ON L4W 4P7(905) 624-0672Fax: (905) 624-6217E-mail: customerservicescanada@randomhouse.comWebsite: www.randomhouse.caPrice: 45.00 hdc.Pagination: 960 p.ISBN: 978-0-7893-1876-3Copyright: 2009Year Recommended: 2010English Language Arts 3
K12345 6789Suggested UseQuestioningPublisherStenhouse PublishersOut of the Question: Guiding Studentsto a Deeper
English Language Arts 3 v Foreword T his list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, English Language Arts 3. This list will be updated as new resource
