Area of Learning: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Grade Band K-2: Big Ideas

Grade Band K2*
Area of Learning: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
BIG IDEAS
Language and literature
help us find meaning
and joy.
Responding to and creating text

develops and deepens our
understanding of language and literacy,
while developing our abilities to think
critically, creatively and reflectively.
Engaging with story and text

shapes and reflects our identity
and develops our understanding
of self and others.
Exploring and engaging with text builds

our understanding that language is
used to convey meaning, communicate
ideas, and create artistry.
Learning Standards
Curricular Competencies
Concepts and Content
Students will be able to develop the following curricular competencies using oral, written, visual,
and digital texts:
Students will know and understand the following

concepts and content:
Comprehending and Connecting

Express thoughts, feelings, opinions and preferences in relation to text
Develop an understanding of self, others and the world though exploration and play
Develop and use a variety of reading strategies to make meaning from multiple types of text and build
independence as a reader
Develop and use critical thinking skills to make meaning from multiple types of text
Engage actively as listeners and readers to make meaning and develop thinking and comprehension
Explore stories from a variety of cultures, including Aboriginal cultures, to gain an appreciation of identity,
family, and community
Recognize that authors write to communicate ideas, thoughts, feelings, and information for specific
audiences and purposes
Draw on prior experience and knowledge to make connections
Creating and Communicating

Express thoughts, feelings, opinions, and ideas through oral, written and visual presentations and
contribute as a member of a classroom community
Use the writing process to create written forms
Exchange ideas, emotions, and perspectives to build shared understanding
Use a variety of communication forms according to audience and purpose
Create a variety of texts to deepen understanding of self, family, and community
Use language in playful ways to develop style, voice, artistry, and point of view
Recognize and use conventions of language
a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts and

genres including informational, personal,
narrative, and imaginative text
texts from a variety of cultures, including those
of Canadian and Aboriginal origin
texts matched to their reading level
reading and metacognitive strategies before,
during, and after reading to improve
understanding and thinking
literary elements and devices
language structures, conventions and features
including print awareness, concept of print,
phonemic awareness, and phonological
awareness
the writing process to enhance communication
concepts of print
* Note: Grade-by-grade distinction is further articulated through the complexity of the text and the situation.
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Grade Band 35*
BIG IDEAS
and joy.
Responding to and creating text enables us

to construct meaning, express ideas,
develop and deepen understanding of
language and literacy, and think critically,
creatively, and reflectively.
Making meaning and connecting

with story and text through
curiosity and inquiry deepens
understanding of self,
identity, and others.
Experimenting with and refining

language are powerful tools in
the process of communicating
for a variety of purposes
and audiences.
Learning Standards
Students will be able to develop the following curricular competencies using oral, written, visual, and
digital texts:
Students will know and understand the

following concepts and content:
Develop a variety of reading strategies and critical thinking skills to increase comprehension and construct meaning
Engage actively as readers and listeners to construct meaning and develop thinking and comprehension
Explore a rich variety of texts, including story, to deepen learning and develop a broader understanding of self,
family, community and the world
Appreciate the universal importance of story in Aboriginal and other cultures
Explore the ways language can be manipulated and used for specific purposes and audiences, including to evoke
emotional responses
Think critically about ideas and information to deepen, extend, and transform understanding
Consider different perspectives, beliefs and points of view in Aboriginal, Canadian, and other cultural texts
Develop an understanding of how literary elements, devices, and language features enhance meaning
Evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and relevance of information
Support thinking using evidence, personal connections, and background knowledge

Apply oral language to explore and express ideas, communicate with others, and contribute as a member of a
classroom community
Use the writing process to improve clarity
Express ideas thoughts, feelings, and opinions through various forms of communication
Employ a variety of communication forms according to audience and purpose
Create a variety of texts to explore self, family, and community
Apply language in creative and playful ways to develop, style, voice, artistry, and point of view
Recognize and use conventions and features of language
Create and communicate meaning by designing, editing, revising, refining and presenting
a variety of fiction and non-fiction text

types, including those of Canadian and
Aboriginal origin
a variety of text genres including
informational personal, narrative, and
imaginative
reading and metacognitive strategies
before, during and after reading, to
improve understanding and thinking
the impact of literary elements and
devices
the writing process to enhance
communication
a variety of communication forms,
including oral, written, visual and
digital
the use of language to create a sense
of voice and style
the structure, forms, features and
conventions of language
Fall 2013 DRAFT
Grade Band 67*
BIG IDEAS
and joy.
Responding to and creating multiple

types of texts enables us to construct
meaning, express ideas, think critically
and creatively, and connect
with others.
Engaging in inquiry, making meaning,

and connecting with our own and
others experiences through stories
and texts deepens our understanding
of self, identity, and others.
Using language with increasing

artistry and precision is a
powerful tool in the process of
communicating for a variety of
purposes and audiences.
Learning Standards
and digital texts:

Apply a variety of reading and critical thinking strategies to increase comprehension and construct meaning
Engage actively as readers and listeners to construct meaning, deepen thinking and comprehension, and promote
inquiry
Read, view, and listen to a variety of text types and genres, including those of Aboriginal origin
Make meaningful personal connections with a variety of texts to increase understanding of self and others
Recognize and appreciate the power and beauty of language
Appreciate the universal importance of story in Aboriginal, Canadian, and other cultures
Consider multiple perspectives, voices, values, beliefs, and bias in texts from a variety of cultures, including
Aboriginal ones
Examine texts that are representative of various social and historical contexts
Compare ideas and information in a variety of texts and genres to increase understanding and promote inquiry
Examine the ways in which people manipulate language for specific purposes, including to evoke emotional
responses
Think critically about the accuracy, reliability, and relevance of information
Understand how literary elements, devices, and language features enhance meaning
Support thinking using relevant evidence, personal connections, and background knowledge
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Aboriginal origin
informational, personal, narrative, and
imaginative
before, during, and after reading to
devices
communication
a variety of communication forms
including oral, written, visual, and digital
the use of language to create a sense of
voice and style
the structure, features, forms,
conventions, and origins of language
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Grade Band 67*
Learning Standards (continued)

and digital texts:
Explore and express ideas, opinions, and perspectives to communicate clearly through oral language
Use the writing process to improve clarity
Create a variety of personal, informational, and imaginative texts according to purpose and audience
Use language creatively to express ideas, evoke emotion, and create impact
Experiment with point of view, voice, and tone to suit the purpose and audience in oral and written
communication
Use literary devices and techniques to create meaning and achieve purpose
Apply the conventions of language to clarify meaning in written and oral communication
Develop and defend an opinion or point of view with supporting evidence
Assess, adjust, and manipulate language to clarify meaning, create voice, and develop style and artistry
Compare ideas encountered in a variety of texts and genres
Understand the ways in which language changes and evolves
Fall 2013 DRAFT
Grade Band 89*
BIG IDEAS
and joy.
Exploring a rich diversity of texts deepens

our understanding and develops our
ability to make connections, express
ideas, and think critically.
Inquiry, curiosity, and thoughtful

reflection in story and text deepen
our understanding of self, identity,
and humanity.
Using artistry and precision in

language are powerful tools in
communicating for specific
audiences and purposes.
Learning Standards
and digital texts:

Identify and use reading strategies to increase comprehension

Make meaningful personal connections with ideas presented in a variety of texts to increase understanding of self
and others
Engage actively as readers and listeners to construct meaning, deepen thinking and comprehension, and promote
inquiry
Critically engage with text to appreciate the power and beauty of language
Appreciate the universal importance of story in Aboriginal and other cultures
Examine text in relation to social, historical, and cultural contexts
Demonstrate an understanding of how story supports the well-being of the self, the family, and the community in
Aboriginal and other cultures
Analyze text to identify and appreciate values, beliefs, voice, bias, and perspectives in Aboriginal and other cultures
Examine ideas or information presented in a variety of texts to increase understanding
Analyze the ways language can be manipulated for specific purposes, including ways to evoke emotional responses
Analyze the accuracy, reliability, and relevance of information
Recognize literary elements, devices and language features to interpret, analyze, and evaluate text

Aboriginal origin
informational personal, narrative, and
imaginative
before, during, and after reading to
devices
communication
the purpose and impact of a variety of
communication forms
the structure, features, forms,
conventions, and origins of language
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Grade Band 89*
Learning Standards (continued)

and digital texts:
Use oral language to explore and express ideas, communicate clearly, and evoke emotion
Use the stages of the writing process to improve clarity
Present ideas and information and adjust point of view, voice, and tone for a variety of purposes
Apply the conventions of language to clarify meaning in written and oral communication
Refine form and structure according to purpose, audience, and context
Assess and adjust communication to improve its clarity, effectiveness, and impact
Manipulate language to refine meaning, create voice, develop style, and create artistry
Develop and defend a position with supporting evidence
Create a variety of texts to communicate ideas, create impact, and evoke emotion
Employ stylistic and rhetorical devices to create meaning and achieve purpose
Synthesize ideas encountered within and between various text forms
Understand the ways in which language changes and evolves
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Grade Band K2*

Area of Learning: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Responding to and creating text

Engaging with story and text

Exploring and engaging with text builds

Concepts and Content

Students will know and understand the following

Comprehending and Connecting

Creating and Communicating

a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts and

Fall 2013 DRAFT

Grade Band 35*

Area of Learning: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Responding to and creating text enables us

Making meaning and connecting

Experimenting with and refining

Concepts and Content

Students will know and understand the

Creating and Communicating

a variety of fiction and non-fiction text

Fall 2013 DRAFT

Grade Band 67*

Area of Learning: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Responding to and creating multiple

Engaging in inquiry, making meaning,

Using language with increasing

Concepts and Content

Students will know and understand the

a variety of fiction and non-fiction text

Fall 2013 DRAFT

Area of Learning: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Grade Band 67*

Learning Standards (continued)

Fall 2013 DRAFT

Grade Band 89*

Area of Learning: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Exploring a rich diversity of texts deepens

Inquiry, curiosity, and thoughtful

Using artistry and precision in

Concepts and Content

Students will know and understand the

Identify and use reading strategies to increase comprehension

a variety of fiction and non-fiction text

(continued on next page)

Fall 2013 DRAFT

Area of Learning: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Grade Band 89*

Learning Standards (continued)

Fall 2013 DRAFT

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