Author Archive for: Mme Marks
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Changes for Next Year
Bonjour! My name is Erika Spearman and I am the teacher librarian for our school this year. A few things about me: I used to teach at Puntledge a long time ago! I grew up in Victoria, BC. I have a 13 year old daughter and a dog, cat and chickens. My favorite things to […]
Graduation Years Literacy Learning
Grades 4-9 In the intermediate/middle years, learners continue to build confidence as speakers, readers, and authors, learning through approaches that advantage their curiosity about the world and increasing need for independence and social belonging with peer groups. Rich literature, storytelling, and authentic literacy experiences in addition to explicit skills and strategy instruction continue to be […]
Intermediate Years Literacy Learning
Grades 4-9 In the intermediate/middle years, learners continue to build confidence as speakers, readers, and authors, learning through approaches that advantage their curiosity about the world and increasing need for independence and social belonging with peer groups. Rich literature, storytelling, and authentic literacy experiences in addition to explicit skills and strategy instruction continue to be […]
Early Years Literacy Learning
Grades 4-9 In the intermediate/middle years, learners continue to build confidence as speakers, readers, and authors, learning through approaches that advantage their curiosity about the world and increasing need for independence and social belonging with peer groups. Rich literature, storytelling, and authentic literacy experiences in addition to explicit skills and strategy instruction continue to be […]
Selection Criteria for Equitable and Culturally Relevant/Responsive Texts
Choosing Books with Indigenous Themes You may be looking for specific guidance about choosing Indigenous resources. Ideally, novels and texts should be created by Indigenous authors or with meaningful collaboration from Indigenous communities to ensure they accurately reflect lived experiences and cultural knowledge. Resources such as FNESC’s (First Nations Education Steering Committee) Authentic Indigenous Resources […]
Literature Circles for Diverse Classrooms
Why Literature Circles? Offer student choice, increasing engagement and personal connection to texts. Foster collaborative discussions. Develop oral language skills, critical thinking, and self-assessment of reading strategies. Promote a joyful and authentic reading experience while covering curricular big ideas, competencies, and content.