English Language Arts
Browse the sections below for access to our Teacher and Student Resources and to
various opportunities for Professional Development.
LEARN Educational Resources
Teaching Resources
The English Language Arts program in Quebec emphasizes the use of language for communicating, learning, and living in a pluralistic society. LEARN offers tools that focus on authentic opportunities for students to write, talk, and produce text/media for a specific audience.
Secondary Reader Response
A collection of resources for Reader Response in Secondary English Language Arts
Secondary Science of Reading (S.O.R.)
A collection of Science of Reading resources for educators to support secondary students.
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Here are some resources to learn more about the legacy of Black people and communities in Canada.
Developmental Literacy Continuum Documents
Folders containing PDF versions of the Writing, Reading, and Talk Continuum with indicators and descriptions along with support documents. All the documents are formatted for
Graphic Organizer Store House
Evaluation Strategies and Tools
Tools and strategies to help teachers use the evaluation frameworks, monitor skills particular to the social sciences, and develop some best practices for exam situations. Note that this is where you will also find the LEARN I.O. icons and RECITUS Badges and Guides!
Cartograf - A LEARN-RECIT
Online Mapping Tool
Cartograf is an open-source, interactive web-based mapping and drawing application.
It allows students and teachers to create and share maps, collect and analyze images, and work collaboratively on class projects!
Student Resources
Student Spoken Word Performances
Student performance to be used as model or response resource
Professional Development Resources
Summertime Reads from the LEARN Team Vol. VIII
A compilation of our team’s favourite books to read over the summer.
Re-establishing the School Radio: A Conversation with John Nahas
The team at Massey-Vanier re-established their school radio station. Teacher, John Nahas, speaks about how the radio is positively impacting school climate and student engagement
Are You Ready to Take a Risk? Prêt·e à prendre un risque?
The definition of the concept of linguistic risk and risk-taking in the second language.
Podcasting with the ‘I Belong’ Project
Podcast resources for an exchange between FSL and ESL students – appreciating second languages.
Professional Learning
Workshops
ScratchED MeetupRÉCIT
CANCELLED-Beyond the Banana Piano: Invention Literacy with Makey MakeyRÉCIT
Hotel Bonaventure, Rue De la Gauchetière Ouest, Montreal, QC, Canada
Open Creative Space Day: StorytellingRÉCIT
4190 rue Garand, Suite 201, Laval, Québec, H7L 5Z6
ScratchED MeetupRÉCIT
Open Creative Space Day: Unplugged & Basics of RoboticsRÉCITSTEAM
4190 rue Garand, Suite 201, Laval, Québec, H7L 5Z6
ScratchED MeetupRÉCIT
Open Creative Space Day: Outdoor EducationOutdoor EducationRÉCIT
4190 rue Garand, Suite 201, Laval, Québec, H7L 5Z6
ScratchED MeetupRÉCIT
Pedagogical Support
Please contact us if you are looking for personalized support in the form of workshops, classroom support, planning the curriculum, or presenting materials.
Curated Resources
Curated Teaching and Learning Resources
Curated Professional Development Resources
Check out our suggestions for professional development resources for teachers.
Have you got a favourite podcast, YouTube channel, or other online media source you use for PD or in your classes? Tweet it to @LEARN_Ped or contact us directly.
Social Justice Competencies
Lisa K. Taylor’s strategies and resources (icons too!) to support curricula that frame and infuse students learning through a perspective of social justice and the active transformation of all forms of discrimination.
Learning Communities & Professional Associations
Various associations and groups allow SocSci teachers to communicate and share, and to develop as professional learners. Here is a list of few key groups:
