English Language Arts

Welcome to Communication Landscapes!

Communication Landscapes provides information, resources and materials dedicated to the teaching and learning of English Language Arts in Quebec's English schools.  The ELA program is a literacy program targeting the use of language for communicating, learning and living in a pluralistic society.  It focuses on the development of fluency in reading and the production of spoken, written, media and multimodal texts.

Program Information Find the latest information and documents about the MELS ELA programs and evaluation at the elementary and secondary levels. Update yourself with the latest information		Educational Approaches Find samples of sound pedagogical practices for teaching and learning. Access and apply sound pedagogical practices
Resources Find information about available journals, books, articles and websites worth visiting. Access resources for every need in the ELA classroom		Technology and Tools Find tools available to support and scaffold student learning. Access and try these tools
Community Find information about ELA organizations, groups and Professional Learning Communities. Access a community		Contact Us  Let us know if you have a question, can offer a suggestion or simply want to send us feedback. Drop us a line mstonebanks @ learnquebec.ca

  New and Exciting

Find out about or contribute to what is happening in the field.

The Association of Teachers of English of Quebec (ATEQ) Present "Springboards 2012"

 For more information click here.

  THE 2012 CANADIAN NATIONAL DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Jeanie Johnston Educational Foundation along with The Canadian National Debating Tournament in Montreal will be hosting The D'Arcy McGee Motion "This house believes that D'Arcy McGee should be considered a Canadian Hero".  

Several teams from every province in Canada will participate in this event to be held in Montreal from April 25 - April 30, 2012.   

The D'Arcy McGee Motion will be debated on Thursday, April 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Selwyn House School in Westmount.

For detailed information on the championship go to   www.nationals2012.ca

Toon Boom and LEARN team up for an AMAZING "In Tune With Nature" Animation Contest

Elementary and secondary school students from across Quebec are invited to showcase their creative talent by animating the activity they find the most In Tune With Nature!

The contest runs from February 1, 2012 until March 30th, 2012.

For detailed information on this dynamic learning activity visit http://contests.toonboom.com/

Teaching By The Book - Evidence Based Lesson Plans and Book Reviews

Book reviews, book lists, and thoughtful lesson plans for language arts teachers from grade one to eight.  The lessons are simple and easy to prepare, yet provide rich educational experiences for all students in your class.  Each lesson is built around a simple classroom practice: reading books aloud.  As retired Canadian educators, they are committed to using only Canadian books.

A wonderful resource for busy teachers!

Check out the site today     http://www.teachingbythebook.ca

Differentiated Writing Across the Curriculum (DWAC)

Differentiating Writing Across the Curriculum (DWAC) was created as a student and teacher-friendly writing toolkit. Students need to know how to communicate effectively and in writing in a variety of situations. We all know that students come to the writing process with different strengths and with varying needs. The DWAC materials help with multi-genre writing across the curriculum by providing teachers and students with concrete tools, ideas and writing samples to support the writing process in the classroom.  

Click here to access the Teacher's Guide and all the materials to begin implementing it in your classroom.

 Young Anglophone Quebec Filmmakers

A collection of short films by the Young Anglophone Quebec  Filmmakers.   These interesting works are suitable for use in Secondary ELA classrooms. Not only do they lend themselves as excellent models for immersion into Media Literacy but they are natural springboards into a variety of writing genres and lessons on literary devices.   The diversity of content and techniques will appeal to a wide audience.

To access these short films click on the following link www.youngcuts.com/canadian_heritage_presents_great_short_films  

Literacy Today Launched!

Discover integrated projects and learning activities created and used by teachers from around the province.  See projects that feature a balance of visual, print, and media literacy, and are designed to appeal to different learning styles. Find a repertoire of teaching strategies and downloadable resources to enhance student literacy in each of the ELA strands.

Click here to link to this new and growing resource.

CEL Distinguished Educators Seminars 2011-2012

The Centre for Educational Leadership proudly presents the Distinguished Educator Seminar Series designed in consultation with the Quebec educational community in conjunction with what is new in theory and practice in the larger educational milieu. CEL employs exemplary educators and well-known presenters to ensure these seminars are engaging, and relevant.

Click here for more information on up-coming seminars and registration. 

 English MELS Website

A completely parallel English site identical to the French site.  If documents are only available in French, it will be written "French only".

For more information

English Language Arts Professional Learning Community

Sign up today to join our Province wide English Language Arts Community

For more information contact mstonebanks @ learnquebec.ca