Bly - LA 7

The students are beginning to analyze the poem and letter both titled "Dear Basketball" in preparation for writing their own original text. Here is a link to the Oscar winning short animation based on the poem.  Dear Basketball Here is a link to both texts  Dear Basketball The students will be looking at how to write with a unique voice, using techniques such as flashbacks and chronological order to organize their ideas, incorporating figurative language to create imagery and the effectiveness of a purposeful writing format/style.     There will also be a speaking and representation component to this project.  The work will be done in class, so step-by-step modeling and feedback can be provided.

This week we worked on a few group work tasks to practice speaking, listening and working together.  The students also completed the Gates McGuinity reading/vocabulary standardized assessment.  Next week we will begin working on our first creative project that will include elements of reading, writing, representing and presenting. 

  Elboya School English Language Arts   Grade 7 Course Outline 2019-2020 Ms.Bly: lmbly@cbe.ab.ca Goal The goal of the ELA program is for you to develop the skills necessary to become an effective communicator. Those skills would be: reading, writing, managing information, speaking, listening, and representing your ideas. ELA is a continuing curriculum that builds on the current skills and understanding of each student with room for interest based projects and creativity in addition to functional skills.                                                      Course Content The course content is based on the Alberta program of studies.   For the complete Program of Studies, please see...