Learning Commons Resources
We have a wide variety of books, curriculum and DVDs available.
Curriculum Examples
- Language Lessons for the elementary child
- 6+1 Traits of Writing
- Learn to Write the Novel Way
- Essentials in Writing
- Brave Writer
- Learning Language Arts through Literature
- Language Power
- Wordsmith
- Student Writing Intensive (IEW DVDs and packs)
- Put that in Writing
- Lightning Literature
- The Elegant Essay
- core competency packs that cover a range of topics such as responsibility, honesty, personal awareness etc.
Search Terms
Use the following keywords to search for resources:
- English
- Literature
- Core competencies
- Socio-emotional intermediate
- Reading
- Character
- Phonics
- Spelling
- Writing
- Poetry
- Language arts
To enter the Search Portal, click on the button below or through the main navigation bar at the top of any page on this site.
Subscriptions
Log in to BrainPOP to find the videos available for English.
OR
Go to BrainPOP Educators site (no login required) which has the option to choose BC curriculum standards.
In BrainPOP you will find short animated movies, to creatively engage students in learning. (Gr. K-12) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to Curio.ca. This site offers the 2017 Anne of Green Gables series and the movie, “Pirate’s Passage” (Note: this movie has ghosts in it.) There is also “English Language Arts K-9” in the Resources section under Curricula.
Curio.ca offers the audio and video content from CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) and Radio-Canada for unique Canadian content. (K-12, but mostly high school content) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to Discovery Education Streaming (Canada) and search for English Language Arts topics. There will be topics such as: Composition, Grammar, Literature and Reading, as well as Documentation, Preparation and Study Skills for help with research.
Discovery Education Streaming Plus offers students award-winning digital or multimedia content. (K-12 content) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to Explora Primary.
EBSCOhost’s Explora is a site to encourage student research with extensive, reliable content and ease of use. (K-12 content) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
First log in to Learn360 before you choose a topic or “click” on a link. Once in Learn360 select a topic such as English and Language Arts, then filter for the appropriate grade range.
Learn360 is a media-on-demand service or digital video library for Gr. K-12, with digital, audio and other support materials. Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
NoveList Plus can find the perfect book for you! Log in to NoveList Plus. Type in your favourite author, keyword, or book title, and the NoveList database will search its rich collection of titles, BookTalks, Recommended Reads and more. NoveList will even search by genre, popularity ratings, and readability level (Lexile scores).
NoveList Plus is a book database for Gr. K-12 students who want to find a book to read. Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to Reading Eggspress.
Reading Eggspress is our online reading program that makes learning reading and phonics fun and motivating for students in Gr. 3-6. Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to World Book and choose World Book Student (Gr. 5-8).
World Book is our online encyclopedia with research sites for all ages from K to 12. Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.