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Acadians Through the Portrait
Another in the series of Canadian Culture lesson plans is here for you. In it, learners are invited to study the history of the Acadians; a segment of Canadian society for many generations. They utilize the images of Robert Harris, and...
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 6 - Exercise 4b
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
For this literature worksheet, students respond to 23 short answer and essay questions about Oliver Twist. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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A Long Time Ago in the Future
Students read and discuss Canadian young adult literature. They compare/contrast the elements of citizenship, characterization, and themes, write journal responses, and identify the elements that define Canadians.
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The Call of the Wild by Jack London: Fun Trivia Quiz
Online quizzes can be fun for testing reading comprehension, so your class may enjoy these 15 questions on London's Call of the Wild. However, keep in mind that these Fun Trivia quizzes can be made by anyone, so the educational merit may...
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Democracy through Parliamentary Committees / Lessons 3 : Representation on Parliamentary Committees
High schoolers explore the roles of parliamentarians, witnesses and journalists. They apply the selection criteria used in establishing a parliamentary committee.
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Diversity: Origin Myths
Fifth graders analyze origin myths and the diversity of First Nations groups. In this history lesson, 5th graders review the geography of Canada and read various origin myths. Students illustrate one of the myths and research others in...
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Legends as Oral History
Sixth graders read First Nations legends to find information about the First Nations. In this legends as oral history lesson, 6th graders interview and write oral histories from family members.
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Reading About Children from Other Places in the World: Structured Research Project
Students read about children in Ghana, Sri Lanka and Haiti. They compare these children to themselves in a structured lesson that focuses on note taking and research skills. Students work in groups to write a short essay about the...
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Modifier Exercise
In this modifier worksheet, students correct example sentences that contain misused modifiers. Students correct dangling and misplaced modifiers.
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Myths and Folk Tales
Seventh graders perform research in order to appreciate stories taken from the genre of myths and fables. The examples of the stories create a context for students to create their own myths.
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Biography of a river
Students compare and contrast facts about the development, history and importance of several rivers in the state. They research the history and development of one particular river and describe the deltas and their formation.
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Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Laura Salverson
A brief biography of Laura Goodman Salverson, the "first novelist to explore the immigrant experience in the West." Read about her first Canadian novel, "The Viking Heart," as well as her latter novels and autobiography.
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University of Western Ontario: Early Writing in Canada: Canadian Poetry
Collection of poetry and writing encompasses several centuries of Canadian literary production. Many of the writers are well-known historical figures, including explorers, such as Samuel Hearne, whose travel diaries are excerpted here....
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Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
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Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Alice Munro
A biography of Canadian short-story writer, Alice Munro, who has received numerous awards for her work. Learn about her early life, her collections of stories, and her stories' reoccurring plots and themes.
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Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Rohinton Mistry
A biography on Indian-Canadian author, Rohinton Mistry, author of novels "Such a Long Journey" and "A Fine Balance." Read about the author's education, his storytelling, received honours, and writing style.
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Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Timothy Findley
A biography of Canadian novelist Timothy Findley, author of "The Last of the Crazy People," "The Butterfly Plague," and "Journeyman." Read about his early life, his successes, and why he is considered a postmodern writer.
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Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Drew Hayden Taylor
Drew Hayden Taylor is First Nations Canadian playwright. In addition to biographical information, there are links to bibliographies here.
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Mapping the Woman's Body in Michael Ondaatje's the English Patient
A feminist examination of Michael Ondaatje's "The English Patient" and its portrayal of women, specifically the interconnectedness between women's bodies and their identities.
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Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Morley Callaghan
A good biography of Morley Callaghan, the early 20th-century author of "Strange Fugitive," "It's Never Over," and "A Broken Journey." Read about his influences and his successes, and find links to a listing of his works, criticism, and a...
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Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Margaret Laurence
Read about "one of the most important writers from Western Canada, Margaret Laurence." Here is information on her early life, education, published works, and received honours.
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Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Michael Ondaatje
A brief introduction to the life and written works of Canadian writer of poetry and novels, Michael Ondaatje. Contains names of some of his works, some analysis of style and theme, and several links to further information,...
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The Confederation Poets: Charles G. D. Roberts (1860 1943)
A great site on Confederation poet, Charles G. D. Roberts. Contains criticism ("Charles G. D. Roberts and William Wilfred Campbell as Canadian Tour Guides" and "Symboliste Elements in the Early Short Stories of Gilbert Parker, Charles...