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English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7English language arts: core learning resources 7ISBN 978-1-897211-63-21. Language arts (Middle school) – Saskatchewan – Bibliography. 2. Middle school students –Saskatchewan – Books and reading – Bibliography. 3. Young adult literature – Bibliography.I. Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. Curriculum and E-Learning. Humanities Unit.011.625016.3726028.5All rights for images of books or other publications are reserved by the original copyright owners.| English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Table of ContentsForeword............................................................................................................... vMajor Integrated Resources.............................................................................. 1Language Resources........................................................................................... 5Professional Resources...................................................................................... 11Digital Resources................................................................................................. 24Grade 7 Context and Unit Grid......................................................................... 26English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | iii

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7ForewordThis list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommendedby the Ministry of Education to support English Language Arts 7. This list will be updated asnew resources are recommended and older ones are no longer available. A list of additionalresources can be found on the Ministry of Education website.There is no single resource that provides support for all the outcomes in a grade-specific Englishlanguage arts curriculum. When purchasing resources from this list, it is advisable to select avariety of resources so all three goals of the curriculum will be supported. Other resources beyondthose recommended in this list may effectively support English Language Arts 7. It remains theresponsibility of educators to preview and select materials that best meet the needs of their schoolor community. These resources should be chosen in accordance with the school division’s learningresources selection policy.Pricing of the learning resources contained in this document is subject to change without notice.(CAN) indicates that a Canadian contributed to the development of the resource and/or thatit includes Canadian content. (SK) indicates that a Saskatchewan person contributed to thedevelopment of the resource and/or that it includes Saskatchewan content. (WNCP) indicatesthat the resource was selected through the evaluation processes of the Western and NorthernCanadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education.The Ministry of Education expresses its appreciation to publishers, producers, and distributors whohave provided learning resources for evaluation, and gratefully acknowledges the contributionsmade by educators who served as evaluators.English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | v

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Major IntegratedResourcesCrossroads 7 (CR)Authors: McClymont, Christine and Coo,LindaAnnotation(CORE, CAN, WNCP) This integrated resourceoffers a large range of Canadian selectionscomplemented by a variety of First Nations,Inuit, Métis, and multicultural perspectives. Itprovides a variety of opportunities for studentsto experience the six language strands and touse them across the disciplines.The student anthology is organized into sixmain units: “Personal Focus”, “Science andTechnology,” “Media Perspectives”, “Issues”, andtwo genre units – “Short Stories” and “Essays”.Each unit features a unit-at-a-glance page thatidentifies key learning outcomes and providesend-of-unit reflection activities that form thebasis for formative assessment and evaluation.There are cross-curricular links throughout theanthology.The teacher’s guide provides unit overviewsand teacher support for a wide range ofstudent learning activities including EALsupport and adapted activities to challengelearners and to support struggling learners.Rubrics and a wide assortment of assessmentand evaluation tools are included.6 7 8 9 10 11 12√Suggested UseStudent Resource – MultigenrePublisherGage Learning CorporationDistributorNelson Education Ltd.1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 668-2222Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: inquire@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Copyright: 2000Year Recommended: 2006Title ISBN PriceCrossroads7: StudentAnthologyCrossroads7: Teacher’sGuide (WesternEdition)978-0-7715-1320-6 $57.95 hdc.978-0-7715-1326-8 $118.95binderFrom GAGE. Crossroads 7 Anthology, 0E. © 2000 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissionsEnglish Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 1

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√Identities 7 (ID)Annotation(CORE, CAN, WNCP) This integrated resourceprovides a variety of opportunities for studentsto learn how to use the six communicationstrands. The student anthology features avariety of print and visual texts in a numberof genres and themes appropriate for averagereaders. The anthology is organized into eightthematic units.The teacher handbook contains four mainsections that include suggestions for unitplanning, assessment and evaluationstrategies, and sample units. Also includedin the teacher resource are rubric templates,graphic organizers, goal-setting sheets, storymaps, and self-assessment samples.Note: Although this resource features avariety of texts, including a mix of literary andtransactional texts, First Nations, Inuit, andMétis content is limited.Suggested UseStudent Resource – MultigenrePublisher/DistributorOxford University Press Canada70 Wynford DriveDON MILLS ON M3C 1J9(800) 387-8020Fax: (800) 665-1771E-mail: customer.service.ca@oup.comWebsite: www.oupcanada.com/Copyright: 1998Year Recommended: 2006Title ISBN PriceActions andReactions: StudentAnthologyActions andReactions: TeacherInstruction andAssessment DesignHandbook978-0-19-541362-5 $50.00hdc.978-0-19-541516-2 $93.00coilbound2 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√Nelson Literacy 7 (NL)Authors: Hume, Karen and Ledgerwood, BradAnnotation(CORE, CAN) This major integrated resource(MIR) for English language arts providessupport for the three curriculum goals:comprehend and respond, compose andcreate, and assess and reflect on languageabilities. The MIR also addresses the six stands:reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing,and representing. Included in the resource is avariety of formats to support resource-basedlearning. Instructional strategies are explainedand differentiating instruction is included toassist teachers with the diversity within theclassrooms. The “Release of Responsibility”model has students demonstrating andapplying their knowledge in a variety ofways. A comprehensive approach is used toteach the cues and conventions, and they areincorporated into the framework of the lessonplans. There is integration with social studies,science, and health. The Teacher’s Guide isdetailed and comprehensive with formativeand summative assessment tools. Teacherreflection is emphasized.Suggested UseStudent Resource – MultigenrePublisher/DistributorNelson Education Ltd.1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 668-2222Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: inquire@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Copyright: 2008Year Recommended: 2009Title ISBN PriceStudent Book 7a 978-0-17633-437-6 $16.95pbk.Student Book 7b 978-0-17637-517-1 $16.95pbk.Student Book 7c 978-0-17637-518-8 $16.95pbk.Teacher’sResource BoxModellingand SharedReading Package(Transparencies& CD-ROM)Magazines forIndependent andGuided Practice(6 copies of24 magazines& Teacher’sResource)Magazine Add-toPack (1 copy of24 magazines)Media Package(Compact Discs &DVD)978-0-17633-438-3 $249.95978-0-17637-526-3 $199.95 set978-0-17637-528-7 $494.95 set978-0-17610-619-5 $87.95package978-0-17633-439-0 $131.95From MACKENZIE. Nelson Literacy 7, 1E. © 2008 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissionsEnglish Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 3

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√SightLines 7 (SL)Authors: McClymont, Christine and Coo, LindaAnnotation(CORE, CAN, WNCP) SightLines 7 offers a widerange of contemporary materials that supportoutcome-based teaching and learning. Thisintegrated resource, consisting of both studentand teacher materials, provides a variety ofopportunities to learn how to use the sixlanguage strands.The anthology deals with issues from reallife and the selections stimulate critical andcreative thinking and thoughtful response.Some selections in the student anthologycontain material dealing with the supernatural,as well as other sensitive areas.The audio packs of four compact discs containreadings from each of the four units in theSightLines student anthology. The readingsare of high quality, and the narration ischaracterized by gender balance, authenticvoices, and effective pacing.The teacher’s guide provides unit planningcharts, curricular goals, EAL strategies, andassessment and evaluation materials.Suggested UseStudent Resource – MultigenrePublisher/DistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Copyright: 1999Year Recommended: 2006Title ISBN PriceSightLines 7:AnthologyTeacher Guide(WesternEdition)SightLines 7: CDAudio Pack978-0-13-040930-0 $52.45 hdc.978-0-13-013070-9 $187.25coil-bound978-0-13-026298-1 $146.25(set of 4)4 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Language Resources 6 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √Collins Gage CanadianIntermediate DictionaryAnnotation(CORE, CAN) This new edition of the Canadiandictionary for intermediate students containsover 1,400 pages of entries. The entriesare direct and concise, and supported byillustrative sentences and points of usage.Alternative pronunciations are included. Manywords are illustrated with age-appropriate,small black-and-white drawings. The dictionaryuses Canadian spelling and reflects theCanadian cultural mosaic through languageusage, conventions, and definitions. Thisresource is sensitive to the diversity of culturesin Canada, particularly the First Nations, Inuit,and Métis people. Lexical items have beenadded to reflect technological, social, andpolitical developments.In addition, this resource provides a guide tousing the dictionary, and offers materials tosupport language development. Appendicesadd maps, charts, and other informationrelevant to a Canadian student. This studentfriendly resource is functional and culturallyappropriate for the classroom.Suggested UseLanguagePublisher/DistributorNelson Education Ltd.1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 668-2222Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: inquire@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Price: $42.45 hdc.Pagination: 1,439 p.ISBN: 978-0-17628-492-3Copyright: 2005Year Recommended: 2006From Collins Gage Canadian Intermediate Dictionary, 1E. © 2005 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissionsEnglish Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 5

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √Collins Gage CanadianIntermediate ThesaurusAnnotation(CORE, CAN) This new edition of a Canadianthesaurus for intermediate students containsover 30,000 entries. The entries are directand concise, and supported by illustrativesentences and points of usage. Alternativepronunciations are included. Many wordsare illustrated with age-appropriate, smallblack-and-white drawings. The thesaurus usesCanadian spelling and reflects the Canadiancultural mosaic through language usage,conventions, and definitions. This resource issensitive to the diversity of cultures in Canada,particularly the First Nations, Inuit, and Métispeople. Lexical items have been added toreflect technological, social, and politicaldevelopments.Instruction, which could be based on the guidethat is incorporated into the resource, willbe required to support effective student use.Materials to support language developmentare included in the body of the thesaurus.This resource is functional and culturallyappropriate for the classroom.Suggested UseLanguagePublisher/DistributorNelson Education Ltd.1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 668-2222Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: inquire@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Price: $17.95 pbk.Pagination: 543 p.ISBN: 978-0-00639-580-5Copyright: 2006Year Recommended: 2006From Collins Gage Canadian Intermediate Thesaurus, 1E. © 2006 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissions6 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√Nelson Language & Writing 7Authors: Hodgkinson, DavidAnnotation(CORE, WNCP) This resource connects spelling,vocabulary development, language study,usage and style, and mechanics within awriting process. The student text is dividedinto four main sections: narration, description,exposition, and persuasion. The resourcecombines short multigenre reading selections,mini-lessons, practice exercises, and skilldevelopment activities in a high-interest,colourful format. The resource builds on theideas and experiences of student’s lives andencourages meaningful language use througha writing process. A table of contents and anindex are included.A comprehension teacher’s guide is availableto support the anthology.Suggested UsesLanguageWritingPublisher/DistributorNelson Education Ltd.1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 668-2222Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: inquire@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Copyright: 2005Year Recommended: 2006Title ISBN PriceNelson Languageand Writing 7Nelson Languageand Writing 7:Teacher’s Guide978-0-17606-570-6 $33.95 pbk.978-0-17-606571-3 $92.95 pbk.From Nelson Language and Writing 7, 0E. © 1998 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissionsEnglish Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √ResourceLines 7/8: Prentice-HallLanguage SeriesAnnotation(CORE, CAN, WNCP) ResourceLines 7/8contains strategies for learning and using all sixlanguage arts strands. It also includes a chapteron researching and a language handbookaddressing usage, syntax, spelling, and style.This student resource was designed for bothteacher-directed instruction and independentstudent work.Suggested UseLanguagePublisherPrentice HallDistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Price: $37.25 hdc.Pagination: 362 p.ISBN: 978-0-13-012918-5 hdc.Copyright: 1999Year Recommended: 19998 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √Student’s Oxford CanadianDictionary. 2nd ed.Editors: Barber, Katherine, Fitzgerald, Heather,and Pontisso, RobertAnnotation(CORE) This user-friendly dictionary containsover 2,000 uniquely Canadian words andmeanings. The inside front cover has achronology of the English language and theback inside cover has definitions of literaryterms. A guide at the beginning of thedictionary describes how to use the referencebook and includes words borrowed from otherlanguages that have not been fully integratedinto English. Phrases in the entries help clarifythe meanings. Examples are provided forwords whose meanings are confusing. Theappendices have a section on irregular verbs,punctuation, and capitalization.Suggested UseLanguagePublisher/DistributorOxford University Press Canada70 Wynford DriveDON MILLS ON M3C 1J9(800) 387-8020Fax: (800) 665-1771E-mail: customer.service.ca@oup.comWebsite: www.oupcanada.com/index.phpPrice: $24.95 hc.Pagination: 1,286 p.ISBN: 978-0-19-542715-8Copyright: 2007Year Recommended: 2008English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 9

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √Young Canada ThesaurusAuthors: Hodgkinson, Dave and Aker, DonAnnotation(CORE, CAN, WNCP) This junior thesaurusfeatures highlighted entries, both in themain text and in the index. Words areorganized alphabetically and are followed bydefinitions, illustrative sentences, and relatedwords. Fifteen appendices provide lists ofwords for categories that include collectivenouns, musical instruments, and Canadiangovernment. The thesaurus contains a table ofcontents and an index. This book is suitable foruse by students requiring additional readingsupport.Suggested UseLanguagePublisher/DistributorNelson Education Ltd.1120 Birchmount RoadTORONTO ON M1K 5G4(800) 668-2222Fax: (800) 430-4445E-mail: inquire@nelson.comWebsite: www.nelson.com/Price: $37.45 hdc.Pagination: 560 p.ISBN: 978-0-17-604803-7Copyright: 1996Year Recommended: 1996From Young Canada Thesaurus, 2E. © 1996 Nelson Education Ltd. Reproduced by permission. www.cengage.com/permissions10 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Professional Resources 6 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √Classroom Assessment: Principlesand Practice for EffectiveStandards-Based Instruction. 4thed.Author: McMillan, James H.Annotation(CORE) Assessment is an important aspect ofeducation. This book provides teachers withthe knowledge to incorporate high-qualityassessment and evaluation into the classroom.Teachers will understand the purpose ofclassroom assessment and evaluation, thetypes of learning targets, and which type ofassessment and evaluation is most appropriatefor the various learning targets. The authorpresents the integration of assessment andevaluation with instruction before, during andafter an unit. Grading and reporting studentperformance is also covered. There is a chapteron assessing and evaluating students withspecial needs.Suggested UseAssessmentPublisher/DistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Price: $83.60 pbk.Pagination: 448 p.ISBN: 978-0-205-48584-0Copyright: 2007Year Recommended: 2008English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 11

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √ √ √ √Classroom Strategies forInteractive Learning. 3rd ed.Author: Buehl, DougAnnotation(CORE) Doug Buehl provides a variety ofliteracy development strategies that stresseffective learning across the curriculum. Thereare 45 user friendly literacy skill-buildingstrategies that may be unfamiliar to thoseoutside the reading field. Each can be easilyadapted to a variety of student ability levels.The strategies can be used at the Middle Leveland at the Secondary Level.Suggested UseInstructional StrategiesPublisher/DistributorInternational Reading AssociationPO Box 8139, 800 Barksdale RdNEWARK DE 19714-8139(800) 336-7323Fax: (302) 731-1057E-mail: customerservice@reading.orgWebsite: www.reading.org/Price: $22.95 pbk. U.S.Pagination: 176 p.ISBN: 978-0-87207-284-8Copyright: 2001Year Recommended: 200812 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √Content Area Reading andLiteracy: Succeeding in Today’sDiverse Classrooms. 6th ed.Authors: Alvermann, Donna E., Phelps,Stephen F., and Gillis, Victoria RidgewayAnnotation(CORE) Using a student-centred approachto teaching literacy, this resource exploresmethods of understanding and teachingcontent reading to Middle and Secondary Levelstudents. Inclusive of students from diversecultural and language backgrounds, theresource details effective reading strategies,assessment and evaluation techniques, therole of prior knowledge, literate thinking,and creating a favourable learning climate. Itincludes methods for integrating technologyand writing strategies, and presents a holisticperspective regarding literacy instruction. Thislatest edition addresses the needs of Englishlearners and a culturally diverse studentpopulation.Note: Although this resource containsAmerican content, it is a useful publication forSaskatchewan teachers.Suggested UseInstructional StrategiesPublisherAllyn & BaconDistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Price: $161.45 hdc.Pagination: 496 p.ISBN: 978-0-13-610102-4Copyright: 2009Year Recommended: 2010English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 13

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√√Developing Media SkillsAuthor: Barton, GeoffAnnotation(CORE) The chapters in this book deal withmedia resources from newspaper, television,radio, the Internet, and film. There are somereferences to American and United Kingdommedia. The student activities following each ofthe media units have the students engagingin critical and creative thought. The Englishlanguage arts strands are covered in a varietyof activities that will help students to lookcritically at the various media forms.Suggested UseLanguagePublisherHeinemann Educational BooksDistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Price: $22.11 pbk.Pagination: 128 p.ISBN: 978-0-435-10960-8Copyright: 2001Year Recommended: 200514 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √ √ √ √Do I Really Have toTeach Reading?: ContentComprehension, Grades 6-12Author: Tovani, CrisAnnotation(CORE) This book is for teachers whowant to improve their students’ readingcomprehension in the content areas forGrades 6-12. Tovani demonstrates in detailseveral strategies that can effectively increasestudent comprehension. This resourceprovides support to teachers who do not feelcomfortable teaching the reading strand. Do IReally Have to Teach Reading? is a useful bookthat gives examples of teaching reading inthe content areas and offers advice on how tobalance instruction and content. This book hasthe potential to help students become betterreaders and lifelong learners. Included are atable of contents and an appendix of sampleactivities.Suggested UseComprehensionPublisherStenhouse PublishersDistributorPembroke Publishers Ltd.538 Hood RoadMARKHAM ON L3R 3K9(800) 997-9807Fax: (800) 339-5568E-mail: mary@pembrokepublishers.comWebsite: www.pembrokepublishers.comPrice: $24.95 pbk.Pagination: 138 p.ISBN: 978-1-57110-376-5Copyright: 2004Year Recommended: 2006English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 15

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √Engaging Readers & WritersWith Inquiry: Promoting DeepUnderstandings in Language Artsand Content Areas With GuidingQuestionsAuthor: Wilhelm, Jeffrey D.Annotation(CORE) Through the use of research andclassroom experience, Wilhelm demonstratesthat inquiry is easy to teach. He shares practicalideas for turning goals and outcomes intoengaging authentic questions that propelstudents toward deep understandings.Included in the book are examples of guidingquestions for every content area, samplelessons, and activities that deepen thinkingabout topics and prepare students for moremeaningful reading and writing experiences.Included are a table of contents and an index.Suggested UseInquiryPublisher/DistributorScholastic Canada Ltd.175 Hillmount RoadMARKHAM ON L6C 1Z7(800) 268-3860Fax: (800) 387-4944E-mail: custserve@scholastic.caWebsite: www.scholastic.ca/Price: $26.99 pbk.Pagination: 176 p.ISBN: 978-0-439-57413-6Copyright: 2007Year Recommended: 2008From ENGAGING READERS AND WRITING WITH INQUIRY BY Jeffrey D. Wilhelm. Scholastic Inc./Teaching Resources. Copyright © 2007 by JeffreyD. Wilhelm. Reprinted by permission.16 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √Exploring and Teaching theEnglish Language Arts. 4th ed.Authors: Tchudi, Stephen and Mitchell, DianaAnnotation(CORE) This resource recognizes thecomplexities of teaching all the componentsof English language arts. The bookprovides teachers with ideas, strategies,and an exploratory approach to improvetheir teaching. The resource includes theimportance of an integrated curriculum,planning instructional units, and creating anenvironment for learning. Included are a tableof contents and an index.Suggested UseTeachingPublisherAddison-Wesley Educational BooksDistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Price: $114.15 pbk.Pagination: 402 p.ISBN: 978-0-321-00215-0Copyright: 1999Year Recommended: 2006English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 17

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √50 Literacy Strategies: Step byStep. 3rd ed.Author: Tompkins, Gail E.Annotation(CORE) This publication provides researchbasedliteracy strategies useful for Elementaryand Middle Level educators. Each strategyindicates the instructional focus (oral language,phonemic awareness/phonics, fluency,vocabulary, comprehension, writing, spelling,and content areas), the grade levels, reasonsfor using the strategy, step-by-step instructionson how to use the instructional strategy, andideas for the best times to use the strategy.Scaffolding for English learners is described,and samples of students’ works are presented.The index allows the user to find specificliteracy strategies and strategies for a particulargrade.Suggested UseLiteracy StrategiesPublisherPrentice-Hall Inc.DistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Price: $29.85 pbk.Pagination: 149 p.ISBN: 978-0-13-515816-6Copyright: 2009Year Recommended: 200818 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √The Grammar Plan Book: A Guideto Smart TeachingAuthor: Weaver, ConstanceAnnotation(CORE) The best method of teaching languageconventions is to integrate them into thewriting process. This book explains how toteach language conventions this way. Throughexamples of innovative educators teachinglanguage, teachers are presented withconcepts to use in the classroom. Althoughthis publication is not a language handbook,it includes most of the language concepts thatstudents need to know. The book is usefulin planning focused lessons and includes asample scope-and-sequence chart. Includedare a table of contents and an index.Suggested UseGrammarPublisherHeinemann Educational BooksDistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Price: $29.22 pbk.Pagination: 153 p.ISBN: 978-0-325-01043-4Copyright: 2007Year Recommended: 2008English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 19

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √The Science of Spelling: TheExplicit Specifics that Make GreatReaders and Writers (and Spellers)Author: Gentry, J. RichardAnnotation(CORE) Through current research, the authorreveals that spelling instruction is crucial forteaching every aspect of literacy and offerstechniques for the following:• making appropriate use of instructionaldevices such as scaffolding, hand andfinger spelling, and letter boxes• managing word lists and word sorts• differentiating spelling instruction andassessment and evaluation• evaluating spelling resources.Included are rubrics, research-based forms, atable of contents, a bibliography, and an index.Suggested UseSpellingPublisherHeinemann Educational BooksDistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Price: $29.22 pbk.Pagination: 176 p.ISBN: 978-0-325-00717-5Copyright: 2004Year Recommended: 200620 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √Strategies to Enhance Literacy andLearning in Middle School ContentArea Classrooms. 3rd ed.Authors: Irvin, Judith, Buehl, Douglas R., andRadcliffe, Barbara J.Annotation(CORE) This edition focuses on Middle Levelstudents and literacy instruction. The bookis based on current research and includesteaching strategies for teachers in all contentareas. Included are a table of contents and anindex.Suggested UseInstructional StrategiesPublisherAllyn & Bacon CanadaDistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Price: $68.10 pbk.Pagination: 272 p.ISBN: 978-0-205-36061-1Copyright: 2007Year Recommended: 2008English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 21

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √Windows Into Literacy: AssessingLearners K-8Authors: Rhodes, Lynn K. and Shanklin,Nancy L.Annotation(CORE, WNCP) This resource providescomprehensive coverage of authenticassessment and evaluation, in which teachersassess reading and writing done for a realpurpose. Using classroom narratives andstudent examples to support the philosophy,the authors suggest ways to make assessmentand evaluation manageable. They discussportfolios and folders for collecting data,look at ongoing assessment in the writingworkshop, and provide sample assessmentand evaluation tools. This book includesinformation about language cues andconventions. It contains a detailed table ofcontents, an index, and chapter reference lists.Suggested UseAssessmentPublisherHeinemann Educational BooksDistributorPearson Education Canada195 Harry Walker Parkway NorthNEWMARKET ON L3Y 4X7(800) 361-6128Fax: (800) 563-9196E-mail: school_inquiries@pearsoned.comWebsite: www.pearsoned.ca/Price: $55.79 pbk.Pagination: 491 p.ISBN: 978-0-435-08757-9Copyright: 1993Year Recommended: 200622 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resource • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 76 7 8 9 10 11 12√ √ √ √ √ √ √Writing Next: Effective Strategiesto Improve Writing of Adolescentsin Middle and High SchoolsAuthors: Graham, Steve and Perin, DoloresAnnotation(CORE) Based on research, this report providestechniques on teaching writing to Middleand Secondary students. Since writing is animportant form of communication, studentsmust have proficiency in all aspects of writing.Eleven elements of effective writing instructionare presented and explained: writing strategies,summarization, collaborative writing, specificproduct goals, word processing, sentencecombining, prewriting, inquiry activities,process writing approach, study of models, andwriting for content learning. The document isavailable for downloading at www.carnegie.org/literacy/pdf/writingnext.pdf.Suggested UseWritingPublisherCarnegie Corporation of New YorkDistributorAlliance for Excellent Education1201 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 901WASHINGTON DC 20036(202) 828-0828Fax: (202) 828-0821E-mail: bdavid@all4ed.orgWebsite: www.all4ed.org/Price: $FreePagination: 66 p. onlineNo order number is required.Copyright: 2007Year Recommended: 2008English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 23

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Digital ResourcesThe Saskatchewan Ministry of Education provides a forum through the Digital Resources pagefor teachers to access and share educationally appropriate Internet sites. The URL Database ofwebsites can be found at www.education.gov.sk.ca/digital-resources.Information on sites that are recommended and linked to curriculum outcomes can be foundby accessing this database. Teachers are encouraged to share Internet sites with others in theprovince by registering in the URL database. Once an account is created, teachers are able tosuggest new Internet sites as well as access and review sites submitted by other teachers. Thereviews are used to decide upon a recommendation and links to curricula. Registration can bedone online on the Ministry of Education’s website.The General Reference Centre (GRC) provides access to general Internet sites that relate tocurricula. The GRC can be found on the Ministry of Education’s website.Current Internet sites that provide information for English language arts teachers follow:Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) - www.ascd.org/(CORE) ASCD is ‘dedicated to quality teaching, learning, and leadership’. The organizationpublishes resources on all aspects of education including English language arts. The Language,Literacy, and Literature Network provides teachers with a forum to share information. Theperiodical, Educational Leadership, includes articles for English language arts teachers.Canadian Council of Teachers of English Language Arts (CCTELA) - www.cctela.ca/(CORE, CAN) This national organization of affiliates from across Canada is dedicated to theteaching and learning of English language arts in Canada. It publishes English Quarterly and theCCTELA News Update.InfoTrac Literature Resource Center Database - www.education.gov.sk.ca/Databases-for-schools(CORE, SK) This database contains full-text journal articles, literary criticism, reviews, biographicalinformation, and overviews on over 130,000 writers from all disciplines and time periods.International Federation for the Teaching of English (IFTE) - www.ifte.net/(CORE) IFTE’s mission is to promote the work and voices of English and literacy teachers throughits member associations and in the world of English teaching generally. It works throughconferences, links with associations with similar aims, electronic and other forms of publication,and both formal and informal networks of English and literary professionals.International Reading Association (IRA) - www.reading.org/(CORE) IRA is an association of professionals who are committed to literacy. It publishes thejournals, The Reading Teacher, Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, and Reading ResearchQuarterly.National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) - www.ncte.org/(CORE) NCTE promotes teaching, research, and student achievement in English language arts. Itpublishes the journals Language Arts and English Journal.24 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7NoveList and NoveList K-8 Databases - www.education.gov.sk.ca/Databases-for-schools.(CORE) These databases are fiction guides for all ages and level of readers. They include titlesin series, subject access to fiction, full-text book reviews, recommended lists, annotations, andsummaries.Saskatchewan Teachers of English Language Arts (STELA) - www.stela.ca/(CORE, SK) STELA is a special subject council of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) forEnglish language arts educators. The aim of the association is to provide a community for Englishlanguage arts educators through professional development, in-service training, and pre-serviceteacher education. The organization publishes On the Horizon and the Inter.STELA Newsletter.Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild (SWG) - www.skwriter.com/(CORE, SK) SWG is an organization that promotes Saskatchewan writers. The Guild’s mission isto improve the status of the writer in Saskatchewan. The Guild offers conferences and writers’retreats, and publishes the members’ newsletter, entitled freeLance, and a publication of literaturewritten by Saskatchewan high school students, entitled windScript.English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 25

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Grade 7 Context and Unit GridThe titles in this section are examples of learning resources to support particular English language artsunits for Grade 7. Please note that the following abbreviations are used for the Major Integrated Resources:Crossroads 7 (CR), Identities 7 (ID), Nelson Literacy 7 (NL), and Sightlines 7 (SL). In addition, there are resourcesthat may be out of print, but still available in your school. These resources include: Mystery and Wonder:Multisource Series (MW), titles from the Issues Collection: Biography (BI), Wellness (WI), and titles from theNelson Mini-Anthologies Series: Larger than Life (LL), Personal Best (PB), Skits to Scenes (SS), Touch the Earth (TTE).Unit TitlesFinding the Courage(Personal and Philosophical;multigenre thematic)Doing Our Part for PlanetEarth(Environmental andTechnological; multigenreinquiry and interdisciplinary)Mysteries, UncannyIncidents, andUnusual Happenings(MODEL UNIT)(Imaginative and Literary;multigenre thematic)Note: For more suggestedlearning resources, pleaserefer to this model unit inthe curriculum.Short StoriesA Mountain Legend (CR)The Necklace (SL)The Nest (NL)Some Days You’re the Puppy(CR)A Fable for Tomorrow (TTE)The Final Program (NL)The Lakes of Ontario (TTE)Lose Now, Pay Later (NL)The Orphan Boy (TTE)Touch the Earth (TTE)Who Owns the Land? (TTE)Explore the UnknownHaunted Canada: TrueGhost StoriesHigher Animals (NL)Zoo (CR, SL)EssaysCourage in Orbit (CR)Igniting Global Change OneCandle at a Time (NL)An Olympic Moment (CR)Principals and Principles (NL)Resisting Hitler (NL)South African Adventure (CR)Welcome to the Global Village(NL)Baia: Medical Report (TTE)A Brief Introduction to VirtualReality (NL)Canadian DisastersDiaries of the WildernessLeadership School (TTE)Exxon Valdez: The Disaster (TTE)Gamer Jobs (NL)The Greenhouse Effect (TTE)How Green Are You? (TTE)How I Became a Non-Hunter(TTE)Hug a Tree: The ChipkoMovement (TTE)Is Txt Mightier Than the Word(NL)The Man Who Sent Garbage toSea (TTE)Marsh Maker (TTE)Moving On (TTE)New DInosaurs (NL)No-tech Zone (NL)A Plea for Our Planet (Values, TheIssues Collection)A Plea for the Sea (TTE)Red Wrigglers (TTE)The Buried Marbles Mystery(NL)The Hermit’s Secret (NL)The Killer’s Tall Tale (NL)The Mystery of the FranklinExpedition (NL)The Mystery of Oak Island(NL)The Mysterious BermudaTriangle (NL)26 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Unit Titles Finding the Courage Doing Our Part for PlanetEarthEssays (continued)NovelsThe Black Sunshine of GoodiePryneClara’s WarGravesaversHatchetLittle VoiceThe MobPeril at Pier NineThe Perilous YearThe RiverThe River Between UsTinderboxTrapped in IceThe Water of PossibilitySerious Playing (NL)Success Stories: PreservingEndangered Species (TTE)Tarzan’s Best Girl (TTE)Ten Commandments for theEarth (TTE)Their Future Is at Stake (TTE)They Went, They Saw, TheyPicked Up (TTE)Two Minutes a Day (TTE)Under the Virtual Weather (NL)Virtual Building Has Everythingbut Building (NL)What Should We Eat? (TTE)Big BurnEllen FremedonTiger in TroubleTracking Triple SevenWaiting for PellyThe WaterstoneMysteries, UncannyIncidents, andUnusual Happenings(MODEL UNIT)Break and EnterCamp XDead and GoneDead ReckoningDovey CoeGhost HotelRipley’s Believe It or Not!Truth and LiesAlso see Teacher’s Guide, CRFull-length NonfictionActs of Courage: 17 HeroesWho Won the Cross of ValourJungle Island: My South SeaAdventureMy Childhood Under Fire: ASarajevo DiaryThe Underground ReportersThe Westray Tragedy: A Miner’sStoryRevenge of the Whale: TheTrue Story of the WhaleshipEssexAlso see Teacher’s Guide (CR)LyricsNarrativesCooks Brook (CR)As Soon As I Find Out Who IAm You’ll Be the First to Know(CR)The Charge of the LightBrigadeThe Tiger Who Would be King(NL)And My Heart Soars (TTE)The Passenger Pigeon (TTE)Sarah Cynthia Silvia Stout (TTE)Shape Poems for the Planet(TTE)Birdfoot’s Grampa (TTE)Ballad of Springhill (CR)Amelia EarhartA Strange Visitor (SL)Veronica Mars. Life’s Tough.She’s Tougher (NL)The ListenersThe Skater of Ghost LakeWorlds AfireThe Yarn of the Nancy BellEnglish Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 27

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Unit Titles Finding the Courage Doing Our Part for PlanetEarthOther (e.g., songs)I Need to Wake Up (NL)Universal Soldier and FirstThey Came (NL)One-act Plays Harriet Tubman (SS) Confessions of a Gamer (NL)Five Minutes to Change theWorld (SL)Full-length PlaysMysteries, UncannyIncidents, andUnusual Happenings(MODEL UNIT)The Mystery of the StoneStatues (ID)Trifles (MW)Other (e.g., TV orfilm script)Photographs andOther VisualsIncluding PictureBooksPosters,Advertisements,BillboardsThe Blame (NL)The Birdman (NL)The Girl Who Called for Peace(NL)Release the Crickets! (NL)Where I’m Coming From(comic strip) (Brandon) (CR)Signs of the Times (NL)DVDs See Teacher’s Guide, CR WestrayJudging by the Cover (NL)Mother Goose and Grimm(cartoon) (Peters) (TTE)Investigating the AuroraBorealisDetecting Women Onscreen(NL)King Tut’s Mysterious Death(NL)Human Resources(e.g., guestspeaker)DigitalWelcome to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump(NL)28 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Unit TitlesVoices Through the Ages– Reconstructing PastLives(Social, Cultural, andHistorical; Environmental andTechnological; multigenreinquiry and interdisciplinary)Lighten Up! On theFunny Side(Communicative, multigenrethematic)Participating and GivingOur Personal Best(MODEL UNIT)(Personal and Philosophical;multigenre thematic)Short StoriesBreaking Free: The Story ofWilliam KurelekDead Man’s Gold and OtherStoriesThe Friends of Kwan Ming(CR)Frog (CR)Introducing Norbert (CR)Just for a Laugh (CR)Red’s Mail Call (CR)Thank You, Uncle Ben (CR)Fear (NL)Goalie (PB)The Magic Baseball Card (PB)Manhood (WI)One Throw (PB)Sports StoriesTriumph of the Mind (PB)EssaysBodies and Bones: The TalesThey Tell (ID)Convicted by a Cat (ID)Discovering the Iceman (ID)Frozen Man (ID)How to Make a Mummy Talk(ID)Skeletal Sculptures (ID)Warrior’s Remains Found (ID)The Art of the Zine (NL)Beware of Bad Science (NL)Communication, Spy-Style(NL)Conversations with GreatApes (NL)Emergency Communication(NL)Messages in the Fact ofDisaster (NL)Modern Manga (NL)The New Food (SL)The Power of the Press (NL)The Thank-you Letter (NL)What’s Manga?(NL)Baseball Laughs (PB)Breaking Sports Records (PB)Cree Spiritual Traditions (WI)The Edmonton Grads (PB)Feeling Good, Looking Great (WI)Fire and Death (NL)From Wilma (BI)Growing Up a Star (PB)How It Feels to Fight for Your Life(WI)How Marilyn Swam the Lake (PB)How Students Feel AboutThemselves (WI)How to Fly Under the Radar (NL)I Will Sing Life (WI)In the Blink of an Eye (NL)Luis Yakinneah: Dene Tha (BI)Made You Look (NL)Muhammad Ali and the Fly (PB)My Cycling Life (PB)My Maturity in Flames (NL)Peace it Together (NL)Phobia Factor (NL)Reach for the Stars (NL)The Science Behind the Sport(PB)Selfless Acts (WI)Slapshots: Hockey Moments toRemember (PB)Snapshops of Greatness (PB)Surprising News About Sleep(WI)Talk to Me: Text Messaging TakesOff (NL)Terry Fox: Never Give up on aDream (LL)Wheeling the Marathon (PB)The Unsinkable Silken Laumann(PB)Vertical Dancer (BI)Wilma (PB)You are in Bear Country (NL)English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 29

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Unit TitlesVoices Through the Ages– Reconstructing PastLivesLighten Up! On theFunny SideParticipating and GivingOur Personal Best(MODEL UNIT)NovelsAdventures in the Tunnels ofMoose Jaw SeriesAndrei and Snow WalkerCaged EaglesA Company of FoolsEyewitnessThe Flags of WarThe Hydrofoil MysteryInitiationSaving GraceThe Silent BoySusanna’s QuillUnder a Shooting StarThe Winter PeopleAlso See Teacher’s Guide, CRA Different Kind of BeautyDive TrilogyGrindI Have Been in DangerThe Outcasts of 19 Schuyler PlaceRunSame Stuff as StarsShabash!Stanley Cup DreamTag TeamThe Thief LordAlso see Teacher’s Guide, ID,p. 117Full-length NonfictionMy Childhood Under Fire: ASarajevo DiaryPicasso: Soul on FireThe Real Winnie: A One-of-a-Kind BearRebel Women: AchievementsBeyond the OrdinarySamuel de Champlain: Fatherof New FranceSee Teacher’s Guide, CRBobbie Rosenfeld: The OlympianWho Could Do EverythingCool to Be Kind: Random Actsand How to Commit ThemRapid Ray: The Story of Ray LewisSee Teacher’s Guide, ID, p. 117LyricsI Am the Mummy Heb-Nefert(ID)Quips and Quotes (CR)Analysis of Baseball (PB)A Dragon’s Lament (NL)Family Sketches (NL)Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway(NL)Fifty Mission Cap (PB)Foul Shot (PB)Good Sportsmanship (PB)I Am the Single Most WonderfulPerson I Know (BI)Independent Means (BI)I Move From Sport to Sport (WI)Know Thyself (BI)Let’s Play Ball: Two Poems (PB)Now I See You (NL)Parallel Bars (WI)The Sporting Life: Four Poems(PB)Txt Impressions (NL)Txts (NL)The Usher (NL)You Are Seventeen (PB)30 | English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7

English Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7Unit TitlesVoices Through the Ages– Reconstructing PastLivesLighten Up! On theFunny SideNarratives Casey at the Bat Adventures of IsabelThe Embarrassing Episode ofLittle Miss MuffetThe WillOther (e.g., songs)Participating and GivingOur Personal Best(MODEL UNIT)Casey at the Bat (PB)Casey’s Daughter at the BatCasey’s RevengeA League of Her Own (NL)The Moose (NL)The Value of Speech (NL)One-act PlaysFull-length PlaysFinn McCool (SS)The Hodja Speaks (SS)Ride the Fear (NL)Something Rarer (WI)Other (e.g., TV orfilm script)The Blogger From Iraq (NL)Jock Talk: A Radio Interview(SS)TV or Not TV? (SS)Who’s on First? (SS)Envy (SS)Good Grief (NL)I Know I Flunked the History Test(NL)Mona Parsons (NL)Photographs andOther VisualsIncluding PictureBooksPosters,Advertisements,BillboardsWilly and Max: A HolocaustStoryFamily Communication (NL)For Better or for Worse (CR)Great Cows of HistoryThere’s a Bathroom on theRight (NL)The Way I Talk (NL)Developing Zappit (NL)Scaredy Squirrel (NL)Zappit (NL)DVDs See Teacher’s Guide (CR) Chiefs and ChampionsClancy with the PuckThe SweaterHuman Resources(e.g., guest speaker)DigitalEnglish Language Arts: Core Learning Resources • Grade 7 | 31