This series of articles was written by teachers from the Riverside School Board. At the time of writing these ten teachers were working with students from Kindergarten to the end of Secondary Cycle One. They each carried out an individual classroom project but formed a study group to share, dialogue and reflect on their professional practice. Their collaboration and willingness to take time to read, write and reflect with members of the group have made it possible for them to share their stories. The narratives they have produced model the true nature of Québec's English Language Arts program - a program that is based on the social function and purpose of language and provides students with opportunities to experience the power of language. Each project deals with fundamental principles of English Language Arts and can be adapted to any cycle.

Introduction to the professional project (PDF format)
A full introduction to the professional project, the underlying pedagogy and an overview of the specific classroom projects.

Introduction Excerpts (PDF format)

Meet the Authors
A brief introduction to each author

Summaries of the stories
A brief overview of each story that reveals the essence and focus of the classroom environment.

Connect the stories and the curriculum
Each story connects directly with the English Language Arts curriculum of the Québec Education Programm.

Read the Stories (PDF format) 
These stories are written as narratives and are inspiring for teachers of all cycles.


Acknowledgements - acknowledgement of those who supported the project behind the scenes.