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learn_e3  Cycle Three

Character Diary Project
This project was developed by teachers Allison MacKenzie and Trista Hollweck for Secondary Cycle 1 students. In guiding students through their work to meet competency requirements of the Québec Education Program they focussed on the response process, connecting strongly to communication and the writing process. Read about how these teachers organized a project in which all students at Symmes Middle School participated. (May also be of interest to Elementary Cycle 3)  
Free the Children (Children Helping Children) The credit for this title is given to Craig Kielburger and his organization, "Kids Can Free the Children".
This project is a model of social constructivism in the classroom. Student interest and enthusiasm led the way as this unique experience unfolded. As students developed the competencies of the English Language Arts program, they used language to get things done. They developed strategies to solve problems, imagined possibilities and used their creativity to take action. Finally, they  shared knowledge and experiences that proved that children really can make a difference in this world.
Myth and Legend Project
To place an emphasis on reading, writing and talk at the Secondary Cycle 1 level, teachers Allison Mackenzie, Trista Hollweck and Sylvia Bretzloff developed this project in which they carefully scaffolded the learning process. Students immersed themselves in the genre of myths and legends. The project involved working coopertively with the Art department. In the explanation of their work Allison, Trista and Sylvia share their ideas with us. (May also be of interest to Elementary Cycle 3)

Pop Culture Project - This project was developed by teachers Nancy Gale and Scott Cavers to help Secondary Cycle 1 students become aware of the influence of the media on their own values. Read about the process they followed and their reflections, and view sample documents for ideas about how to help your own students become smart consumers. (May also be of interest to Elementary Cycle 3)

THE TRUE STORY of the... - This Computer Integration Activity was developed by Gerald Robillard, consultant, Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Students rewrite traditional stories from the villains point of view. In preparation, the construction of numerious traditional stories is studied. Suggestions are given to support the technology side of the final product. 

poetryexpress - A delightful sight for everyone from novice to experienced writer of poetry. Offers ideas for making, sharing, revising and publishing your poems. Find activities and examples to inspire poetry wiritng while leaving room for personal creativity.

Scholastic's Harry Potter site
Useful infomation is shared - author and illustrator information, discussion guides, a reading circle and a Wizard Challenge.

Treasures @ Sea( Exploring the ocean through literature)  - This Web resource about oceans is written to be adaptable to the teacher's needs. It can be used as a complete unit, as a module for inclusion in a larger study or each component can be used independently. The activities are sorted by the book they compliment but could be used with any unit on the ocean. A variety of activities offer something for almost every K-12 classroom.

Writers in Electronic Residence
WIER is an electronic writing project that connects students across Canada with writers, teachers and one another. A community of writers is developed as well-known Canadian authors read and consider the students' work, offer reactions and ideas, and guide discussions between the students. This has been a popular and highly acclaimed project for many years.