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 3
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 Grade Three
Lesson material organized by grade and subject. Find material you can reuse and adapt. - Explorer Magazine: National Geographic
Engaging digital magazines, organized by approximate readability. Include lesson support. - 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)
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.
Other Current Programs
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)
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.
Other Current Programs
Literature
Let's Talk about Race by ISBN: 0060285966Publication Date: 2005-01-04
- Social Studies Literature Connections Grade 3
Printed list is also at Curr Lab Reference Desk.
Rechenka's Eggs by Patricia Polacco
It's Back to School We Go! by Jan Davey Ellis
The Story of Divaali by Jatinder Verma
Literacy Support
- Early Literacy Guide
Professional Learning, Booklists and other supports. Created by Currlab.
Indigenous Perspectives
Turtle Island voices: grade 3Call 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.
