Literacy

The resources in this collection feature critical thinking as a key orientation for literacy instruction. All of the resources in this collection are designed to support self-regulated student use of intellectual tools in the development of competencies related to literacy .

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Summer Reading Tips: A guide for students

This resource offers tailored advice directly to students, encouraging them to engage deeply with their summer reading. It covers choosing books, developing reading habits, completing reading challenge, using a Thoughtbook, and enjoying the reading experience.
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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A Teacher’s Guide to “The Gardener” by Sarah Stewart

Students first examine The Gardener, presented as a series of letters. Students are asked to solve the mystery of the letters by using them to find out as much information as possible about the characters in the story. Students then compare the two characters, Lydia Grace and Uncle Jim, and discuss …
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6
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A Teacher’s Guide to “The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf

Students first listen to The Story of Ferdinand, in which five men misinterpret the actions of Ferdinand the bull and select him as an ideal candidate to take part in the bullfights of Madrid. Students examine the story, identify the mistakes made by the five men, and provide advice to help them avo…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 2, 3
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Developing Independent-Mindedness: Stargirl novel study

Use the critical thinking challenges in this novel study to help students explore the habit of mind of independent-mindedness and to nurture a sense of personal identity in the face of social pressure.
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9
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La bibliothèque de l'empathie 4-8

Développée par TC² pour la Fondation Indigo pour l’amour de la lecture, la bibliothèque de l'empathie a été créée pour les élèves de la 4e à la 8e année dans le but de les aider à réfléch…
Subjects: English/Language Arts, Health
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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A Teacher’s Guide to “Each One Special” by Frieda Wishinsky and H. Werner Zimmerman

Students first listen to Each One Special, in which Harry is affected dramatically by changes implemented by the new owner of the bakery where he works. Students then identify the positive and negative effects of these changes on the community and on Harry. Finally, students examine the concept of f…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 1, 2, 3
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