La littératie structurée

Ces fiches d’information décrivent le quoi et le comment de l’enseignement de la littératie structurée. Leurs éléments sont interreliés selon un modèle axé sur les résultats, de IDA (2020) et de Smartt et Glaser (2023). Lorsque l’enseignement incorpore les notions fondamentales avec les méthodes indiquées […]

Reconsidérer les niveaux de lecture

Cet outil explique pourquoi l’évaluation de la lecture ne doit plus se produire à l’aide des fiches d’évaluation ou d’observations individualisées qui proviennent des trousses de livres nivelés ou gradués. La Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne, dans son Rapport sur l’enquête du droit […]

Structured Literacy Infographic

This infographic provides a comprehensive visual guide to structured literacy, an evidence-based approach to teaching language and literacy. By illustrating both the « how » and « what » of structured literacy, the infographic serves as a valuable resource for educators committed to fostering strong foundational literacy skills in […]

Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books

Children’s books reflect the attitudes in our society about diversity, power relationships among different groups of people, and various social identities (e.g., racial, ethnic, gender, economic class, sexual orientation, and disability). The visual and verbal messages young children absorb from books (and other media) heavily […]

OCDSB Cursive Writing Resources

This is a fabulous collection of cursive writing resources created by the OCDSB Occupational Therapists and Learning Support Services Department. It includes a document with background knowledge of why cursive is important (including research and curriculum links), a slide deck with animated demonstrations of letter […]

See-Think-Wonder

This visible thinking routine developed by Harvard Project Zero uses observations, inferences, and questions to develop vocabulary and background knowledge, and foster conversations among students.

Reconsidering Reading Levels

The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read inquiry concluded that running records and reading level assessments have not been effective in identifying students who need additional support or in providing teachers with accurate information to guide instruction. We now know that there are more […]

Juicy Sentence Guidance

Far too often, students who struggle with reading and language are given simplified, uninteresting texts. These texts are judged to be “at-the-students’ language or reading level” but deny students access to rich, interesting, age-appropriate text. This guidance document outlines some ideas for fostering conversations around […]

Syntax Knowledge to Practice

In the webinar, Margie Gillis and Nancy Eberhardt explored the effective use of syntax in teaching reading and writing. The webinar highlighted the role syntax plays in enhancing language and literacy. Gillis and Eberhardt highlight a « function-first » approach to teaching syntax, a key element of […]