English Language Arts 6
Communicative
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R044131
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story From Iraq
Based on a true event, this book tells how the librarian at Basra enlisted the help of the community to save over 70 percent of the collection in the library. The library was burned in the war and conflict that engulfed Basra, Iraq in 2003.
The story can provide a springboard for discussion regarding the love of books and literature, the importance of libraries in a community, a respect for knowledge, the implications of war on individuals and communities and the war in Iraq.
The illustrations, similar to the Ted Harrison style, present a rich resource for viewing and representing.
The story can provide a springboard for discussion regarding the love of books and literature, the importance of libraries in a community, a respect for knowledge, the implications of war on individuals and communities and the war in Iraq.
The illustrations, similar to the Ted Harrison style, present a rich resource for viewing and representing.
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Book
Price :
$25.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070640
A Pizza the Size of the Sun: Poems to Act Out
This humourous collection of poetry is characterized by strong rhythm, rhyme and silly situations or characters. The poems are of varied length and are illustrated with line drawings. Included are a table of contents and an index to titles.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.50
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070847
Marketing Game
Evasive advertising is present in our everyday lives. This video looks at how marketers embed their product messages everywhere - from cell phone text messages to song lyrics by popular groups. Researchers study the youth market to glean "youth intelligence." This information is used to develop savvy new marketing strategies designed to reach deeply into the pockets of youth and young adults, many of whom are oblivious to the embedded advertising. This video raises awareness of the need for critical viewing, thinking and listening skills.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$99.95
Record posted/updated:
July 1, 2020
R070635
Joyful Noise and I am Phoenix: Poems for Two Voices
This Newbery Award winning book includes 14 poems about insects. The 14 poems are designed for reading aloud by two speakers who take separate side-by-side parts. When both readers have parts on the same line, their voices mesh to become a poetic duet.
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Book
Price :
$7.25
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R015481
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 6: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students investigate and understand the meaning of and relationship between authority and power, influence and force. They examine this concept from a personal perspective and then extend their understanding to Canada and countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Students examine the characteristics and traits of leadership beginning with the individual and then extend their understandings to the structure of organizations, both nationally and internationally.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R053170
Sprouts! An Anthology of Plays from Concrete Theatre's Sprouts New Play Festival for Kids
This collection of short plays explores growing up. Each play is designed for a 15-minute performance. The plays provide numerous opportunities to explore multicultural narratives, personal experiences and acceptance of individual differences. The book includes a table of contents and brief background information on each play.
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Book
Price :
$25.00
Record posted/updated:
January 1, 2019