ELA News

ATEQ presents Frank Serafini Friday, May 21, 2010

Tue, 04 May 2010 15:39:56 -0400

Holiday Inn Montreal, 420 Sherbrooke from 9:00am - 3:00 pm
Developing Visual Literacies: Teaching Students to Comprehend Visual Images. Contact ATEQ: Judy Brebner

Lets write! An invitation for young people to participate in the Blue Metropolis Student Literary Programme 2010 – and A Community of Words!

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:09:04 -0500

Blue Metropolis Foundation is planning two kinds of creative writing workshops for Quebec youth during the 12th Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival. These are wonderful opportunities to develop an interest in reading and in writing.

Learning Landscapes: Literacy

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:08:34 -0500

The latest edition of LEARNing Landscapes features articles about literacy by international, national and local writers on the subject.
The current issue acknowledges the importance of multiliteracies and diversity, and shows how learners are affected by varying approaches to literacy.

The journal is available in three formats. The interactive version allows readers to turn pages, hear authors read their work, enjoy podcasts, and experience other media. The pdf version is easy to download and print. Printed, bound copies are also available. They can be purchased at lulu.com in black and white and colour, and are priced at the cost of printing.

EPearl Portfolio Bilingual Wokshop - November 19, 2009

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:02:32 -0400

Full day, hands-on, bilingual workshop on the portfolio process while exploring EPearl, an on-line portfolio tool available in many Québec school boards.

Quebec Teachers Book Blog - When You Reach Me

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:36:17 -0400

A review of the middle school novel, When You Reach Me as well as link to an interview with the author.

Quebec Teachers Book Blog - New Posts - ABC books and Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:34:35 -0400

http://learnquebec-ela.blogspot.com/2009/09/teach-like-your-hairs-on-fire.html
Get inspired!

Site Update: progression of learning added for Elementary.

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:35:23 -0400

Links to everything you need re Quebec Education Program for ELA and SELA.

Quebec Teachers Book Blog - Post June 18: Digital Storytelling in the Classroom

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:33:12 -0400

This book is full of ideas for implementing digital storytelling in the classroom.

Worth Exploring: Podcasts from the International Reading Association

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:32:13 -0400

Find a link to listen to or subscribe to podcasts created for the IRA.

Quebec Teachers Book Blog - Post May 27

Wed, 27 May 2009 17:31:16 -0400

Two new books: Archie's War and My Secret War Diary by Flossie Albright.

Quebec Teachers Book Blog

Thu, 07 May 2009 13:30:10 -0400

This space has been created to share our love of reading. Each week will feature a different book - for primary grade children, middle school children, young adult readers as well as professional books and books you may enjoy reading just because....

ABRACADABRA printed books used in ABRACADABRA now available to order

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:29:00 -0400

The Abracadabra stories are available in print as booklets! Current titles: Little Red Hen, Billy Goats Gruff, Henny Penny, When I open my eyes

Cycle 2 Year 3: New LES - Independent Unit of Study - Inquiry Project (login required)

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:28:00 -0400

This is a project designed to implement most of the content in the TALK competency with regards to the independent unit of study, inquiry process, research methodology and spoken report of findings. Students explore a topic they do not know much about.

World Poetry Day: March 21

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:26:37 -0400

Will you be celebrating World Poetry Day? Here are some links for inspiration.

Worth Exploring: Read some Blogs on Reading

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:06:00 -0500

A number of teachers are sharing their ideas about books - find some blogs to follow.

Worth Exploring: Information Literacy

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:49:59 -0500

Find excellent resources for teaching and learning about information literacy.

The Changing Face of Literacy

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:49:01 -0400

Link to article by Abigail Anderson

Worth Exploring: Diigo

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:48:47 -0500

Learn about Diigo and how it can help you.

Springboards 2009 program now available

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:47:16 -0500

Download the flyer for the 2009 Springboards conference

Pick of the Week - English Companion - a social networking site for English Language Arts teachers

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:36:54 -0500

Learn about a social network set up for ELA teachers from around the world