Differentiated Instruction
General Allow students to work where they work best (examples: standing desk, sitting on the floor, sitting in a laundry …
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Comprehension Strategies
Strategy Question students ask Activate prior knowledge What do I already know about this topic that help me understand? …
Saskatchewan’s Secondary Curriculum
Compare Ontario’s Curriculum to Saskatchewan’s Secondary Level Learning Objectives: so short and sweet! http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/ela20/index1.html Speaking Speak to clarify and extend …
Peer, Group, Teacher and Self-Assessment
Peer Assessment Assessment is for learning—assessment that helps students improve their work Should be a routine practice when students are …
Matching Assessment Strategies to Learning Targets
Assessment Mode and Strategy Purpose Tool Oral CommunicationConference Informal discussion Oral questioning Provide feedback on workAssess skills (e.g. reading) Assess …
Family Literacy Activities
Literacy Activities for the Whole Family Play with words Bake a favourite …
Reading C.A.F.E. Anchor Chart
Comprehension Re-read Check for understanding Visualize Predict (then go back and check prediction) Ask questions Make connections Use text features …
Family Math Activities
Math Activities for the Whole Family Play with numbers Estimate speed/distance/time relationships …
Helping Your Child Prepare for EQAO 2012
Janine Schaub, TDSB Literacy Coach for NW5 and NW6 What’s in this handout for parents? Internet links for information about …
EQAO Preparation April 2012: Resources for Teachers
Janine Schaub, Literacy Coach for NW5 and NW6 What’s in this package? Teacher tips on preparing students for EQAO Some …
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