English Language Arts 5

English Language Arts 5 homepage Outcomes & Indicators Resources

CR5.1

CR5.2

CR5.3

CR5.4

CC5.1

CC5.2

CC5.3

CC5.4

AR5.1

AR5.2

CR5.2 →

CR5.1

Analyze and respond to a variety of grade-level texts (including contemporary and traditional visual, oral, written,and multimedia texts) that address:

identity (e.g., Exploring Heritage)
community (e.g., Teamwork)
social responsibility (e.g. What is Fair?)

Indicators for this outcome

(a)	View, listen to, read and respond to a variety of visual, multimedia, oral, and print texts that examine the diverse range of personal identities, perspectives, and backgrounds (e.g., appearance, culture, socio-economic status, abilities, age, gender, sexual orientation, language, career path) including First Nations and Métis texts.
(b)	View, listen to, and read a variety of texts related to the theme or topic of study and show comprehension by: understanding, retelling, and explaining the ideas and information presented in the texts analyzing the text structures and features analyzing the texts and developing responses with evidence from the texts, personal experience, and research.
(c)	Describe and build upon connections between previous experiences, prior knowledge, and a variety of texts.
(d)	Compare the challenges and situations encountered in daily life with those experienced by people in other times, places, andcultures as portrayed in a variety of texts including First Nations and Métis texts.
(e)	Compare individuals and situations portrayed in various texts (including First Nations and Métis resources) to those encountered in real life.
(f)	Draw on oral, print, and other media texts including First Nations and Métis texts to explain personal perspectives on cultural representations.

CR5.2 →

Resources

R053244

Raven Power

Raven identifies, through several scenarios, that the men and boys in the community take the women and girls for granted and show lack of respect for them. The women go on a week-long retreat, and only Jacob seems able to make coffee, cook meals and keep things running. Raven and Chief Big Sky negotiate to bring the women back, make everyone happier and strengthen the community. This is a humorous and inspiring video in which a young girl takes responsibility to do something about a problem i...

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Media and Formats : Video

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018

R053242

A Mother's Earth

This award-winning series, produced in Cree, English and French, uses stop-motion animation to portray life in a fictional northern Saskatchewan community. It focuses on issues and events in the lives of children and their supportive families in this traditional Cree community. The adults guide the children to retain their traditional culture and values while living in the modern world. In this episode, six year old Raven must write a report on identity, describing who she thinks she is. Thro...

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Media and Formats : Video

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018

R054828

Gum in My Hair: How to Cope with Bullying (Version 2.0)

Gum in My Hair: How to Cope with Bullying (Version 2.0) updates the 2003 version of the program with new research emphasizing the roles of empathy and bystanders. This entertaining and upbeat video provides students with strategies for avoiding or diffusing bullying situations. An appropriate mix of interviews with middle school students who have been bullied, as well as interviews with adult experts, are woven throughout. The importance of confiding in a trusted adult is stressed.

Media and Formats : CD/DVD

Topic : Bullying

Price : $75.00

Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018

R047972

Under One Sun Grade 5. Complete Classroom Set

This set includes six copies each of six pamphlets and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from Q-V. The topics include land claims, the Indian Act, treaty symbols, shattering stereotypes and our connection to the Earth.

Media and Formats : Kit

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Record posted/updated: June 10, 2022

R100460

Turtle Island Voices Grade Five

The library pack for Grade 5 contains 10 titles - 3 traditional stories, 4 modern stories and 3 informational texts - that provide First Nations perspectives and support guided reading levels K-W. The books are also available as a full class set (6 copies of each title) and as individual titles. The teacher's guide includes lesson plans with activities, teaching suggestions, web connections and blackline masters. A CD-ROM is also available that contains digital version of each title that can ...

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Media and Formats : Kit

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Record posted/updated: June 15, 2022

R053615

Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity

This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD). It will: assist school divisions, central office personnel, administrators, educators, First Nations and Métis organizations and community partners to develop a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity; assist in understanding the unique educational, health a...

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Media and Formats : Document

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019