LibGuides: Language Arts: Grade 2

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

ELA Programs of Study Grades 7-9
Outlines what Alberta teachers are required to teach. Introductory material frames the outcomes.
Illustrative Examples for English Language Arts 2
ELA Implementation guides and Illustrative Examples include sample learning activities and strategies by grade. A great place to start.
LearnAlberta Resource Search
LearnAlberta: Quality digital resources accessible to all Alberta students, parents and schools. ULethbridge login provided in PS 1.

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.

Literacy Place: A K-3 Language Arts Program
Comprehensive literacy program with read-aloud teaching plans, guided reading plans, assessment resources and more.

Black Gold School Division Grade Two
Lesson material organized by grade and subject. Find materials you can reuse and adapt.
Explorer Magazine: National Geographic
Engaging digital magazines, organized by approximate readability. Include lesson support.
NCTE: National Council of Teachers of English
Rich resource for ELA strategies, lesson plans, PD etc. U.S. based but highly recommended.
ATA Library Subject Guides
Curated collection of interactive Web Links that align with AB Education Outcomes.
National Film Board
Films about Canadian issues. English and French content. Education Tab has teacher supports (K-12)

Social Studies Literature Connections
Printed list is also at Curr Lab Reference Desk.
Eagle Feather - An Honour by Ferguson Plain
A Prairie Boy's Summer by William Kurelek
Grand-Pré : Heart of Acadie by A. J. B. Johnston

Early Literacy Guide
Professional Learning, Booklists and other supports. Created by Currlab.

Turtle Island voices: grade 2
Call Number: 372.4 Tur

Literacy materials created through Indigenous consultation. Includes 6 copies each of 10 different titles at varied levels. Traditional and contemporary stories. Teacher Guide included.

Education for Reconciliation: Sample ELA Lesson Plan
In connection with AB Ed. projects Guiding Voices: A Curriculum Development Tool… and Walking Together.