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Canada's Landmarks provides information and follow-up activities on various landmarks located in Canada. The main objective of the material in the book is to familiarize and broaden student knowledge with the location and historical aspects of heritage sites found throughout their country. With this knowledge, deeper feelings of pride and patriotism will be fostered.The information and follow-up exercises may be used to develop reading skills such as: noting details, sequencing, recalling facts and events, vocabulary meanings, context clues and making inferences. Research skills will be enhanced through the implementation of the Internet activities. The open-ended activities may be used to develop student creativity and higher level thinking skills.The information and activities may be worked on in any order and may be used in the classroom by the teacher in the format that best suits the needs students.The essence of Canada is rich in tradition. Learn about the well-known homes, museums, historical landmarks, forts, the wealth of museums and a variety of other important landmarks, their history, and importance in Canadian history.Study the history and importance of these landmarks:Canada's Capital RegionOttawa's History ChallengeThe Parliament BuildingsParliament HillThe Statues of Parliament HillOttawa's Official ResidencesNational Monuments of CanadaCanada's National MuseumsCanada's National FortsCanadian CastlesCanada's Historic HomesFamous Bridges of CanadaCanada's Famous TowersCanadian Heritage Towns and VillagesFamous Canadian LighthousesFamous Canadian Canal SystemsCanada's National Heritage SitesCanada's Natural Wonders

Strengthen students' speed and accuracy on their addition facts.40+ reproducible drill worksheets.Each drill page concentrates on a specific area. In addition fact recall, building students' skills as they progress from the easiest level to the most difficult.Each level has a daily practice page, a home practice page, an extra practice page, and a review test page.The extra practice drill sheet is to be used with students still having difficulty recalling facts quickly and accurately.It is a different approach to the timed drill method. This requires the student to complete the fact with its missing number. This different approach helps the students remember the facts more quickly.Supports Common Core Standards for Mathematics Gr. 1-3.48 pages including an answer key.

Strengthen students' speed and accuracy on their subtraction facts. Each drill page concentrates on a specific area.40+ reproducible drill worksheets.In subtraction fact recall, building students' skills as they progress from the easiest level to the most difficult.Each level has a daily practice page, a home practice page, an extra practice page, and a review test page. The extra practice drill sheet is to be used with students still having difficulty recalling facts quickly and accurately.It is a different approach to the timed drill method. This requires the student to complete the fact with its missing number. This different approach helps the students remember the facts more quickly.Supports Common Core Standards for Mathematics Gr. 1-3. 48 pages

Teach students about Nunavut, the land of the tundra, ice, polar bears, and midnight sun.Students will:be provided with the opportunity to study the territory of Nunavut.be familiarized with the location of Nunavut in Canada, North America, and the World.have the opportunity to use mapping skills to locate towns, communities, and bodies of water by using different types of maps.be made aware of the importance of Nunavut and its relationship to the rest of Canada.be acquainted with famous people and landmarks of Nunavut.Guide your students in their development of a deep appreciation for the geography, habitats and the people who live and work here. At the same time, provide practice in a wide variety of skills.Skills Covered Include:Reading Information Cards1. What is Nunavut?2. The Weather in Nunavut3. Nunavut's Plants4. Nunavut's Animals5. Transportation in Nunavut6. Work in Nunavut7. Nunavut's Communities8. The People of Nunavut9. Nunavut's Celebrations10. Nunavut's SchoolsPhonics Activity Cards1. Short Vowel "i" Sound2. Vowel Review3. Digraph Review4. Blend Review5. Double Vowel "oo"Brainstorming Activity Cards1. Healthy Living2. Making Money in Nunavut3. What to Wear in Nunavut4. A Caribou Hunt5. Living as a Nomad6. The Useful Caribou7. Inuit QualitiesMap Reading Activity Cards1. Locating Communities in Nunavut2. Locating Islands in Nunavut3. Locating Rivers in Nunavut4. Locating Nunavut's Lakes5. Locating Nunavut's Bodies of Water6. Locating Nunavut's BordersCreative Writing Activity Cards1. Writing a Letter2. Keeping a Diary3. Writing an Adventure Story4. Completing a Story Starter5. Writing an Acrostic PoemReading Activity Cards1. Recalling Information2. Antonyms/Recalling Details3. Main Idea4. Recalling Information/Illustrating Information5. Making Comparisons6. Recalling Details7. Listing Information8. Using Context Clues9. Listing Information/Stating OpinionsWord Study Activity Cards1. Word/Meaning Match2. Word/Picture Match3. Compound Words4. Alphabetical Order5. Syllabication6. AntonymsArt Activity Cards1. Choosing an Animal for a Symbol2. Choosing a Flower for a Symbol3. Choosing a Bird for a Symbol4. Designing a Territorial Flag5. Designing a Territorial CrestResearch Activity Cards1. Researching Nunavut's Celebrations2. Shopping in Nunavut3. Researching a Famous Person4. Researching Ivory and Soapstone5. Researching an Animal

A Fresh Approach to Learning to Print and Write. Over 100 activities further develop skills involved in handwriting and literacy. Writing exercises based on frequent sight words and real word contexts to maximize motivation and literacy connections. Cumulative assessment and rubrics make this a teacher friendly resource, but the enjoyable activities are just a suitable for home use.Our unique sailing approach assists young children to acquire the spatial recognition of letters and their formation. Two great books brought together in one volume for children beginning and practicing cursive.Our unique sailing theme assists young children with letter formation and flow, with instructions from our engaging sailor characters. We've paid extra attention to details that make learning cursive as enjoyable as possible. Guide letters are included on both sides of the page for left handed students. Letters are learned according to the complexity of their shape. The students will:Develop skills in writing cursive lowercase and uppercase letters within the appropriate spacing and between the correct lines on a page in the Zaner-Blozer* (traditional) styleAssociate parts of letters with sections of a sailboat image in order to learn which part of the letter goes whereDevelop awareness of appropriate spacing between letters and the letter elementsFurther develop fine motor skills, and writing and language abilities by exploring creative "extension" activities and games in class or at home learningIncludes:Teacher Assessment - Six S's RubricStudent Self-Assessment - Six S's RubricTeacher GuideThe Analogy - Handwriting and SailingOrganization of the ResourceHere's our Crew!Paper Position DiagramDolch Sight WordsReproducible WorksheetsCursive Alphabet (Traditional Style)Pre-Writing PracticeBeginning Cursive Lowercase Letters - a to zBeginning Cursive Uppercase Letters - A to ZBeginning Cursive NumeralsLetter Practice PagesWord Practice PagesPractice Cursive Alphabet (Traditional Style)Practice Cursive Letters Aa to ZzLetters from the CrewBlank Practice PagesCertificates

In this book, you will find 25 Internet sites that can be used with various Language Arts contexts.Each lesson provides a brief overview of what the specific site is about. The second-page details the type of site, how to log in, and special tips or advice for teachers. The third page includes various activities your students can do while on the site. All sites have been tested but it is best to try the site before you show your students. You don't need to know every aspect of each site. The students will quickly learn how to navigate within the site!Sites include: Google Docs, Read The Words, Skype, Voicethread, Wikispaces, Wordnik, and 19 other intriguing sites.80 Pages

This book presents suggestions and worksheets to help students feel more at ease when giving class presentations. The three types of speeches are discussed as well as ways of giving illustrated talks and multimedia presentations. The techniques of debating are also presented and discussed.Teachers should be aware that while students at this grade level are quite comfortable playing and chatting with their friends, they have not developed the flair for speaking in front of these same people. Help the students to see that they are not alone in feeling uncomfortable in addressing an audience and that this unit will help them write better speeches and prepare them for presentations.The writing of a speech or presentation is just as important as the presenting. For this reason, many of the student activities in this unit involve the use of the writing process with which the students are already familiar.Ideas are included for classroom charts. These may also be used as overheads when presenting each section. A teacher assessment rubric as well as peer evaluation sheets are also included.Teachers should model appropriate and inappropriate behavior for listening to presentations. Class charts may be designed and posted in the classroom.Table of Contents: General Overview of UnitTeaching SuggestionsIdeas for Charts or OverheadsT-chartAssessment RubricsPresentation EvaluationStudent Checklist for PresentationsPreparing for a PresentationNarrowing Down the SubjectPicking your TopicPrewritingOutliningIntroductionInformation OutlineDemonstration OutlinePersuasive OutlineWriting the ConclusionRevising and EditingPractice TipsInterviewsBooktalksDebatesStorytellingStory Presentation OrganizerReaders' TheaterImpromptu PresentationsUsing the Computer in PresentationsScience Fair PresentationsPoster PresentationsResearch PresentationsStudent Evaluation SheetAnswers

Clip art and teaching tips for each area covered include ideas to introduce the skill, model articulation and picture card activities.Help your students strengthen their reading and spelling skills with specific worksheets to teach consonants, short and long vowels, consonant blends, consonant digraphs, vowel + R vowel diphthongs, variant vowels, and word families.Make your own games and literacy centers to reinforce learned skills.Plus clip art for each area.Initial Consonants- Teaching Tips and ActivitiesInitial Consonants - Clipart Short and Long Vowel - Teaching Tips and ActivitiesLong and Short Vowel Clip Art Consonants Blends Teaching Tips and ActivitiesConsonant Blends Clipart Consonant Digraphs Teaching Tips and ActivitiesConsonant Digraphs Clipart Vowel + r Teaching Tips and ActivitiesVowel + r Clipart Vowel Diphthongs Teaching TipsVowel Diphthongs ClipartVariant Vowels Teaching Tips Variant Vowels Clip ArtWord Families Teaching TipsWord Families Clipart Games & Literacy Centers Activity Forms

80 - 20 Minute Activities Adapted for Classroom and Outside.This book was written to help engage teachers and students in the idea of being fit for life through play - to not be afraid to have fun while getting fit. We wanted teachers to feel confident in their abilities to introduce physical fitness into their classrooms through the exciting and stimulating adventure of games.In creating these activities, we took into consideration many different aspects that teachers have to think about when trying to incorporate time for physical fitness. Many of these activities can be done directly in the classroom space without the need to re-create the space for the activity.We also believe that it is important for children to be exposed to the outdoor environment as much as possible. We have constructed activities that make use of outdoor spaces where children can run and enjoy nature.We have tried to create activities that are easy for all teachers to do with a minimum of equipment necessary.We believe that the out of door activities can make the different seasons more enjoyable - perhaps even to stimulate students to engage in other outdoor activities outside of school fitness time, and this is perhaps the most important part of the fitness initiative - to engage children in daily physical activity and generate the spark that follows these activities into the home to become part of family growth in all aspects.

80 - 20 Minute Activities Adapted for Classroom and Outside.This book was written to help engage teachers and students in the idea of being fit for life through play - to not be afraid to have fun while getting fit.We wanted teachers to feel confident in their abilities to introduce physical fitness into their classrooms through the exciting and stimulating adventure of games. In creating these activities, we took into consideration many different aspects that teachers have to think about when trying to incorporate time for physical fitness.Many of these activities can be done directly in the classroom space without the need to re-create the space for the activity.We also believe that it is important for children to be exposed to the outdoor environment as much as possible. We have constructed activities that make use of outdoor spaces where children can run and enjoy nature. We have tried to create activities that are easy for all teachers to do with a minimum of equipment necessary.We believe that the out of door activities can make the different seasons more enjoyable - perhaps even to stimulate students to engage in other outdoor activities outside of school fitness time, and this is perhaps the most important part of the fitness initiative - to engage children in daily physical activity and generate the spark that follows these activities into the home to become part of family growth in all aspects.

80 - 20 Minute Activities Adapted for Classroom and Outside.This book was written to help engage teachers and students in the idea of being fit for life through play - to not be afraid to have fun while getting fit.We wanted teachers to feel confident in their abilities to introduce physical fitness into their classrooms through the exciting and stimulating adventure of games. In creating these activities, we took into consideration many different aspects that teachers have to think about when trying to incorporate time for physical fitness.Many of these activities can be done directly in the classroom space without the need to re-create the space for the activity.We also believe that it is important for children to be exposed to the outdoor environment as much as possible. We have constructed activities that make use of outdoor spaces where children can run and enjoy nature. We have tried to create activities that are easy for all teachers to do with a minimum of equipment necessary.We believe that the out of door activities can make the different seasons more enjoyable - perhaps even to stimulate students to engage in other outdoor activities outside of school fitness time, and this is perhaps the most important part of the fitness initiative - to engage children in daily physical activity and generate the spark that follows these activities into the home to become part of family growth in all aspects.

80 - 20 Minute Activities Adapted for Classroom and Outside.This book was written to help engage teachers and students in the idea of being fit for life through play - to not be afraid to have fun while getting fit.We wanted teachers to feel confident in their abilities to introduce physical fitness into their classrooms through the exciting and stimulating adventure of games. In creating these activities, we took into consideration many different aspects that teachers have to think about when trying to incorporate time for physical fitness.Many of these activities can be done directly in the classroom space without the need to re-create the space for the activity.We also believe that it is important for children to be exposed to the outdoor environment as much as possible. We have constructed activities that make use of outdoor spaces where children can run and enjoy nature. We have tried to create activities that are easy for all teachers to do with a minimum of equipment necessary.We believe that the out of door activities can make the different seasons more enjoyable - perhaps even to stimulate students to engage in other outdoor activities outside of school fitness time, and this is perhaps the most important part of the fitness initiative - to engage children in daily physical activity and generate the spark that follows these activities into the home to become part of family growth in all aspects.

The importance of friendship, feelings, and doing the honorable thing regardless of the consequences is stressed throughout the novel. The activities guide student learning and enjoyment through chapter-by-chapter questions. The additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development help to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. A novel by George Selden.Overall Expectations; The students will:¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills in: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions.¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e. plot, main idea, characters, setting).¿ learn about the dynamics of relationships, empathizing and looking out for others who are going through difficult times, learning unselfishness, and the ability to exercise initiative in difficult circumstances.¿ relate events and feelings found in the novel to their own lives and experiences.¿ appreciate the importance of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice in personal relationships.¿ learn how that standing up for what one feels is right, is the honorable thing to do.¿ appreciate that the growth of one's character often comes through the trials of living.¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of difficult experiences.¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the novel and from their own knowledge and experience.List of SkillsVocabulary Development1. Using content clues2. Locating descriptive words/phrases3. Listing synonyms, antonyms, homonyms4. Use of capitals and punctuation5. Identifying syllables6. Listing compound words7. Determining alphabetical order8. Use of singular/plural nouns9. Developing dictionary skills10. Identifying parts of speech11. Identify an analogy12. Identifying an idiom13. Identifying a simile14. Identify alliteration.Character Activities1. Determine character traits2. Compare two characters3. Relating personal experiences4. Understand concepts: friendship, perseveranceCreative and Critical Thinking1. Research2. Complete 5 W's Chart3. Write a letter to a friend4. Conduct an interview5. Create a KWL Chart6. Write a description of personal feelingsSetting Activities1. Identify the details of a settingArt Activities1. Design a cricket house2. Design a cover for the novel3. Develop a StoryboardPlot Activities1. Complete a Story Map2. Identify conflict in the story3. Determine the role of others in one's personal growth4. Develop a Storyboard5. Identify a cliffhanger6. Identify the climax of a novel7. Develop a synopsis.

Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is one of the most beloved novels ever written. When an old seaman, Billy Bones, dies at young Jim Hawkins' inn, Jim discovers the treasure map of the famed Captain Flint among the old seaman's belongings. With the help of family friends, Dr. Livesey, and the squire, a sailing ship is purchased, a crew hired and led by Captain Smollett, Jim, and his friends head for the island on which the treasure is buried. Upon reaching Treasure Island, Long John Silver, the ship's one-legged cook, leads most of the crew in a bloody mutiny against Captain Smollett and the others. Will Jim and his friends survive to find and claim the treasure? And what will become of the traitorous Long John Silver?Children will be thrilled by this classic adventure story while examining themes of loyalty and fear. The activities in this lit link will guide their learning through chapter-by-chapter questions. Additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development are designed according to research-based education principles to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more.The students will:¿ develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and oral communication¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions¿ become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities¿ identify and describe elements of stories (e.g., plot, main idea, characters, setting)¿ learn and review many skills in order to develop good reading habits¿ provide clear answers to questions and well-constructed explanations¿ organize and classify information to clarify thinking¿ learn about the danger of making first impressions and the value of personal enterprise and bravery¿ relate events and feelings found in novels to their own lives and experiences¿ appreciate the importance of friendship and loyalty in personal relationships¿ appreciate that the growth of one's character is more important than wealth or social status¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of adversity¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the work and from their own knowledge and experience

Based on the true-life stories of women in Afghan refugee camps.The Breadwinner is an engrossing novel that delves into the harsh realities of life for girls and women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Eleven-year-old Parvana and her family have rarely been outdoors for a year and a half. No longer can she or her siblings attend a school or play outdoors. The family's situation becomes perilous when Parvana's father is taken away to jail. It is then that Parvana is forced to take on the responsibility of being the breadwinner for her small family. Disguised as a boy, Parvana goes out to the marketplace each day to offer her skills as a reader.Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross-curricular activities, complete with answer key.The students will:¿ develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and oral communication¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions¿ become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e. plot, main idea, characters, setting)¿ learn and review many skills in order to develop good reading habits¿ provide clear answers to questions and well-constructed explanations¿ organize and classify information to clarify thinking¿ learn about the destructive nature of the abuse of power in a society and its repercussions on the people of that society¿ relate events and feelings found in novels to their own lives and experiences¿ appreciate the importance of family, friendship and loyalty in personal relationships¿ discern that strength is often found during difficult circumstances and is made possible through the love and support of family and friends¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of adversity¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the work and from their own knowledge and experience64 pages

It is 1935 and Moose Flanagan's dad has just been hired to work as an electrician on Alcatraz Island, home to the most famous prison in the United States. What is worse, Moose's whole family is moving to the island to take up residence next door to Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and a host of other notorious convicts. Complicating an already dicey situation is Moose's autistic sister, Natalie, whom the family is trying desperately to have enrolled in the Esther P. Marinoff School. Moose is given more and more responsibility in looking after his sister and helping her to be accepted by his friends. When the school rejects Natalie for the second time, Moose writes Al Capone a letter to see if the famous gangster can pull a few strings to help the family out. Will he?Chapter-by-chapter questions and additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development are designed according to research-based education principles to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more. 64 pages including an answer key.A Novel by Gennifer Choldenko.The students will:¿ learn about autism as a learning exceptionality, the North American penal system,responsibility, family dynamics, and societal stereotyping¿ develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and oral communication¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions¿ become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e., plot, main idea, characters, setting)¿ learn and review many skills in order to develop good reading habits¿ provide clear answers to questions and well-constructed explanations¿ organize and classify information to clarify thinking¿ relate events and feelings found in novels to their own lives and experiences¿ appreciate the importance of friendship and loyalty in personal relationships¿ appreciate the role and responsibilities of parents and authoritative figures in the lives of young people¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of adversity¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the work and from their own knowledge and experience