New Alberta Curriculum
- New E.Lang/Lit Curriculum K-6
**Note: Read the Implementation Dates CAREFULLY. DRAFT Curriculum is also included alongside currently implemented curriculum.
Implementation Dates:
Sept. 2022: K-3 ELA, Math; K-6 PEW
Sept. 2023: 4-6 ELA, Math, K-3 Science, French
Alberta Education Curriculum Materials
Programs of study outline what Alberta Teacher's are required to teach. Introductory materials frames the outcomes
Program Supports are updated regularly and help teachers interpret the Programs of Study
ELA Implementation guides and Illustrative Examples include sample learning activities and strategies by grade. A great place to start.
LearnAlberta: Quality digital resources accessible to all Alberta students, parents and schools. U of L login provided in PSI
- LearnAlberta Programs of Study BrowseContent for Language Arts is not extensive, but you will find some simulations and other learning activities as you scroll through the outcomes.
- LearnAlberta Resource SearchSearch for student and teacher resources (videos, lesson material, games etc.) by subject and grade.
Other Lesson Material
- NCTE: National Council of Teachers of English
Rich resource for ELA strategies, lesson plans, PD etc. U.S. based but highly recommended. - Black Gold School Division Engaging Students
Lesson material organized by grade and subject. Find materials you can reuse and adapt. - ATA Library Subject Guides
Curated collection of interactive Web Links that align with AB Education Outcomes. - New York Times Writing Curriculum
A flexible, seven-unit program based on the real-world writing found in newspapers, from editorials and reviews to personal narratives and informational essays.
Search Curriculum Lab Materials
Authorized Resources
Authorized Resources: AB Education reviews and recommends 2-4 comprehensive programs per subject/grad
Authorized Resources Database is searchable, and includes Basic resources (Textbooks/programs), Support resources, and Teaching resources.
All basic programs by grade are listed in grade-level tabs at left. Schools typically purchase at least one program. Teachers can draw on multiple programs or can choose to evaluate and use other materials as needed.
Authorized Novels and Non-Fiction List (AB Education)
- Annotated List Grades 4-12
Download the complete PDF here for a list of novels and non-fiction reviewed for each grade. Sensitivities and considerations included. Consider evaluating more current texts and/or pairing with recent well-reviewed texts.
Curriculum Lab Subscriptions
- Edwin Platform
New digital learning ecosystem from Nelson. A number of AB schools are subscribing. Aligns with Gr. 5-9 AB Programs of Study. View Currlab Moodle site for Uleth Ed. access info. - Tumblebooks
300+ animated, talking picture books and 40+ chapter books (some French and Spanish titles). Includes puzzles, games, and resources for teachers. - The Critical Thinking Consortium
*Create Your Own one-year Account with Access Code on CurrLab password sheet. Vancouver based advocate for critical thinking and inquiry. Several guides and resources are alsofree on their site. - AAC Assessment Materials
Sample rubrics and performance tasks (Search by Grade and Subject). Sign in with Microsoft (your Uleth credentials). - Follett Shelf
Fiction and non-fiction ebooks to share with your students. Access with currlab user name and password.
Copyright Matters: Key Answers for Teachers
- Copyright Matters: Key Answers for Teachers
Can you play that DVD in class? Can you copy that short story? Yes, under the right circumstances. Be informed with the Copyright Matters resources prepared by the Canadian Council of Ministers of Education.
Short Story Collections in the Curriculum Lab
Literature
- Wigham Family Literature Site
U of L Curriculum Lab site with lists and other support for connecting students to quality literature. - Social Studies Literature Connections K-12
Comprehensive lists identifying literature that matches SS outcomes.
Literature Online
- Guide to Finding Literature Online
Sources for poetry, short stories and other texts online. Includes links to subscription sources available through CurrLab, LearnAlberta, and the Public Library.
Articles and Professional Learning
- Professional Journals
5 Top ELA Journals recommended by Dr. Robert LeBlanc. Find direct links and instructions for searching by keyword using Proquest. - ATA English Language Arts Council
Links, resources, annual conference. Join free with EUS membership.
Indigenous Perspectives
- Education for Reconciliation: Sample ELA Lesson Plan
In connection with AB Ed. projects Guiding Voices: A Curriculum Development Tool… and Walking Together.
