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
- 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 1
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. U of L login provided in PS 1.
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 Grade One
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. - Explorer Magazine: National Geographic
Engaging digital magazines, organized by approximate readability. Include lesson support. - National Film Board
Films about Canadian issues. English and French content. Education Tab has teacher supports (K-12)
Units of Study, Lucy Calkins
Search Curriculum Lab Materials
AB Authorized Basic Resources
- Literacy Place: A K-3 Language Arts Program
Comprehensive literacy program with read-aloud teaching plans, guided reading plans, assessment resources and more.
Collections 1 by Call Number: 372.6 Col Gr.1Publication Date: 1998Emergent( orange) level: texts, 1 CD 1 teacher resource book ; Early (yellow) level: 3 texts, 1 CD, 1 teacher resource book, 1 CD ; Early (green) level: 2 texts, 1 CD, 1 teacher’s resource book ; Collections : program information, assessment handbook, Teaching with picture books and chapter books, 1 home handbook, Teaching strategy cards, theme library : early (green & yellow) level, emergent level (orange), 16 poem and posters
Nelson Language Arts, Grades 1-2: Teacher's Resource Book by Publication Date: 2004
Gage Cornerstones: Canadian Language Arts 1 by Call Number: 372.6 Gag Gr.1Publication Date: 2000v.1. Out on the playground text ; v.2. big book ; v.3. Look around text ; v.4. Busy days text ; v.5. Ride a rainbow text ; v.6. Teacher's guide 1. ; v.7. Blackline masters 1 ; v.8. My personal library ; v.9. Assessment guide 1 ; v.10. Complete Grade 1 readings, 2 CDs ; v.11 [Literacy library 1 a/b] ; v.12. [Literacy library 1 c/d]
Discovery Link Databases
- Teaching Books
Great source to help you choose books for class read-alouds, novel studies, or student recommendations. Search by theme, grade level etc. (K-12) - World Book: Early Learning
Interactive eBooks, literacy games, multi-topic videos, nursery rhymes, and songs (K-2).
Curriculum Lab Subscriptions
- 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.
Literature
- Social Studies Literature Connections
Jack Pine Fish Camp by Tina Umpherville
The Moccasins by Earl Einarson
The Flying Canoe by Roch Carrier
Literacy Support
- Early Literacy Guide
Professional Learning, Booklists and other supports. Created by Currlab.
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
Turtle Island voices: grade 1Call Number: 372.4 TurLiteracy 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
Alberta Education Samples lessons in Fine Arts, Science, ELA and Social Studies from Gr. 1-9.
