LibGuides: Language Arts: Grade 6

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
Outline what Alberta teachers are required to teach. Introductory material frames the outcomes.
Illustrative Examples for English Language Arts 6
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.

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.

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).

Collections 6 by Prentice Hall Ginn Canada
Call Number: 372.6 Col Gr.6

Publication Date: 1983
Gage cornerstones: Canadian Language Arts 6 by Gage Educational Publishing Canada
Call Number: 372.6 Gag Gr.6

Publication Date: 1999

v.1. Anthology 6a ; v.2. Anthology 6b ; v.3. Teacher's guide 6 ; v.4. Blackline masters 6 ; v.5. Assessment guide 6
Nelson Language Arts 6 by Nelson Canada
Call Number: 372.6 Nel Gr.6

Publication Date: 1998

v.1. Nelson language art 6 : choosing peace ; v.2. Teacher's guide [for] Choosing peace ; v.3. Going the distance ; v.4. Teacher's guide [for]Going the distance

Moving Up with Literacy Place Guide
Literacy Support Guide is an excellent tool for planning a balanced literacy program. Use the Book Club unit as a sample for developing and implementing a genre-based unit.

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 Grade Six
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.
Digital Citizenship Grades 4-6
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)

Wigham Family Literature Site
ULethbridge Curriculum Lab site with lists and other support for connecting students to quality literature.
Social Studies Literature Connections Grade 6
Comprehensive lists identifying literature that matches SS outcomes.
LaRue for Mayor : Letters from the Campaign Trail by Mark Teague
Number the Stars by Lowry Lois
Vote 4 Amelia by Marissa Moss (Illustrator)

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.

Turtle Island voices: grade 6
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.