English Language Arts 8
Adventure and Adventurers
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R026532
Crossroads 8. Student Edition
This integrated resource offers a broad range of Canadian selections complemented by a variety of First Nations, Métis and Inuit and multicultural perspectives. It provides a variety of opportunities for students to experience the six language strands and to use them across the disciplines. The student anthology contains a main table of contents organized thematically and an alternate table of contents organized around broad topics. The activity-based anthology is organized into six main units: Personal Focus, Science and Technology, Media Perspectives, Issues and two genre units: Short Stories and Essays. Each unit features a unit-at-a-glance page that identifies key learning outcomes and provides end-of-unit reflection activities that form the basis for formative evaluation. There are cross-curricular links throughout.
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Crossroads 8. Teacher's Guide (WNCP ed.)
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Book
Price :
$74.50
Record posted/updated:
November 1, 2019
R052162
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
It is New Year's Eve in Camelot where King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table await the beginning of the feast. The feast is interrupted by a Knight, who is a giant of a man and green from head to toe. He challenges the Court to a New Year's game. Sir Gawain takes the challenge of the game. He has one year to find the Green Chapel and meet the Green Knight on New Year's Eve. Sir Gawain's adventures are illustrated and capture the tale's drama and humour.
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Book
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$8.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R036465
Ann and Seamus
This tale of heroism and young love is based on the shipwreck of The Despatch in 1828. As the Irish immigrant ship bound for Quebec City crashes off the Isle aux Mort, Ann courageously navigates a rescue through the fog and wind. Among the rescued is Seamus, who offers Ann a chance to leave the Newfoundland fishing village to begin a new life in America. Ann grapples with this decision because she loves her home, but wishes to escape the possibility of following her mother's fate.
This novel was nominated for the 2004 Governor General's Award.
This novel was nominated for the 2004 Governor General's Award.
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Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053536
Heart of a Samurai
In 1841, Manjiro and four friends are fishing on the sea. A sudden storm blows the boat far from land and eventually the group is stranded on a deserted island. An American whaling vessel, the John Howland, rescues the five young people. Growing up, Manjiro has heard about the barbarians from distant lands. His curiosity overcomes his fear and he starts a long journey to America with the crew of the John Howland.
Captain Whitfield eventually adopts Manjiro and takes him home to New England. As an adult, Manjiro returns to Japan, where he is imprisoned as an outsider. Using his knowledge of the West, Manjiro is in a position to persuade the shogun to open Japan's boundaries.
At that time in history, Japan had an isolation policy in effect. This book is based on a true adventure of John Manjiro Nakahama. A table of contents and black-and-white illustrations are included.
Captain Whitfield eventually adopts Manjiro and takes him home to New England. As an adult, Manjiro returns to Japan, where he is imprisoned as an outsider. Using his knowledge of the West, Manjiro is in a position to persuade the shogun to open Japan's boundaries.
At that time in history, Japan had an isolation policy in effect. This book is based on a true adventure of John Manjiro Nakahama. A table of contents and black-and-white illustrations are included.
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Book
Price :
$11.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R102402
Adventure and Adventurers: A Model Thematic Unit for Grade 8
This is a model thematic unit for Grade 8 English Language Arts. It focuses on how real life and fictional adventures and mysteries pique our interest and allow us to live through experiences of others. It addresses a number of outcomes from the Comprehend and Respond (CR), Compose and Create (CC), Assess and Reflect (AR) goals and invites students to explore and inquire about the English language.
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Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R049542
Nelson Literacy 8
Nelson Literacy 8 provides support for the three curriculum goals: comprehend and respond, compose and create and assess and reflect on language abilities. It also addresses the six strands: reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing.
Included in the resource is a variety of formats to support resource-based learning. Instructional strategies are explained and differentiating instruction is included to assist teachers with the diversity within the classrooms. The Release of Responsibility model has students demonstrating and applying their knowledge in a variety of ways.
A comprehensive approach is used to teach the cues and conventions and they are incorporated into the framework of the lesson plans. There is integration with social studies, science and health.
Included in the resource is a variety of formats to support resource-based learning. Instructional strategies are explained and differentiating instruction is included to assist teachers with the diversity within the classrooms. The Release of Responsibility model has students demonstrating and applying their knowledge in a variety of ways.
A comprehensive approach is used to teach the cues and conventions and they are incorporated into the framework of the lesson plans. There is integration with social studies, science and health.
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Nelson Literacy 8. Magazine Add-To Pack
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Nelson Literacy 8. Magazines for Independent and Guided Practice
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Nelson Literacy 8. Media Package
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Nelson Literacy 8. Modelling and Shared Reading Package
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Nelson Literacy 8. Student Book 8A
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Nelson Literacy 8. Student Book 8B
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Nelson Literacy 8. Student Book 8C
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Nelson Literacy 8. Teacher's Resource Box
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054519
Pearson Literacy in Action 8
This integrated resource provides support for the three curriculum goals: comprehend and respond, compose and create and assess and reflect on language abilities. It also addresses the six stands: reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing. Included in the resource is a variety of formats to support resource-based learning. Topics included address current issues of concern, provide opportunities for deep discussion and allow students to continue to develop their skills in the six strands of the English language arts.
Instructional strategies are explained and differentiating instruction is addressed to assist teachers with the diversity within the classrooms. Assessment opportunities support students in their growth as self-directed learners. There are a number of assessment tools (diagnostic, formative and summative) to inform teaching.
Instructional strategies are explained and differentiating instruction is addressed to assist teachers with the diversity within the classrooms. Assessment opportunities support students in their growth as self-directed learners. There are a number of assessment tools (diagnostic, formative and summative) to inform teaching.
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Audio CD Package (Grade 8)
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Complete Teacher Resource (Grade 8)
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Cyber Sense. Magazine
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Cyber Sense. Teacher Resource
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Heroes and Idols. Magazine
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Heroes and Idols. Teacher Resource
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Heroes and Idols/Cyber Sense. Student Edition
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Magazine Teacher Resource (Grade 8)
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On the Edge. Teacher Resource
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On the Move. Magazine
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On the Move. Teacher Resource
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On the Move/Water Wise. Student Edition
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Pearson Media Literacy 8 DVD Package
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Time Will Tell. Teacher Resource
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Time Will Tell/On the Edge. Student Edition
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Water Wise. Magazine
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Water Wise. Teacher Resource
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054604
The Legends of Lake on the Mountain: An Early Adventure of John A. Macdonald
In 1828, 13-year-old John A. Macdonald receives a treasure map. Stone Mills is buzzing with the news of a mysterious serpent in the Lake of the Mountain. John is certain that this will be the best summer ever and he is determined to solve both mysteries. As John searches to discover the truth, he realizes that his family may be in danger. John finds the inner strength to save his sister and locate the vigilante who is terrorizing Stone Mills.
Additional online support can be found on the Fireside Publishing website.
Additional online support can be found on the Fireside Publishing website.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R021790
The Wreckers
John Spencer survives a shipwreck off the barren coast of Cornwall. The community of Cornwall lures storm-tossed ships to crash upon the sharp rocks of its shore so people can feed and clothe themselves with the loot salvaged from the wreckage. John must try to save his father from a wrecker and in the process, learns about the people of Cornwall.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.99
Record posted/updated:
January 2, 2019
R046369
Flight of the Tiger Moth
It is 1943 and the war has turned many prairie towns upside down. British men have come to Canada to train at a base near Moose Jaw. Jack is too young to enlist in the war, but his sister's boyfriend takes him up in an airplane and he secretly learns to fly. When a friend's plane comes down on the prairie, Jack has no choice but to make his first solo flight to save his friend's life. The story also provides a glimpse into Canadian life during World War II.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070666
Airborn
Airborn is set in an imaginary Victorian world where airships rule the skies. Matt, a cabin boy from the elegant passenger airship, Aurora, narrates the tale. Kate, a young, wealthy passenger on the Aurora, is determined to prove her grandfather's claims about fantastic, impossible flying creatures in the sky. When Kate requests Matt's help in taking a photograph of the "cloud cat" to support her grandfather's claims, Matt becomes involved in Kate's quest.
This book won the Governor General's Award for Children's Literature in 2004.
This book won the Governor General's Award for Children's Literature in 2004.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070943
SightLines 8
SightLines 8 offers a wide range of contemporary materials that support outcome-based teaching and learning. This integrated resource, consisting of both student and teacher materials, provides a variety of opportunities to learn how to use the six language strands.
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SightLines 8. Student Anthology
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SightLines 8. Teacher Guide
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
October 27, 2019
R070678
Extraordinary Women Explorers
The women mentioned in this book, several of whom are Canadian, followed their dreams of exploring the unknown. These short biographical selections provide background information as well as a summary of the women's adventures and contributions. Photographs and quotes by the explorers are included.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101663
Stories of Courage: Saskatchewan Second World War Veterans Remember
This series of eight videos presents the personal stories of 17 Saskatchewan residents who served during the World War II.
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Aboriginal War Experiences. Episode 5
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Commemoration. Episode 8
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HMCS Regina. Episode 3
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Price of Freedom. Episode 2
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Prisoners of War. Episode 4
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Soldiers Return Home. Episode 7
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Supporting the Troops. Episode 6
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Training and Preparing for War. Episode 1
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
August 24, 2021