Embedded Picture Mnemonics Webinar Recording

Embedded picture mnemonics are a research-based way to teach children about letters and the sounds they represent. They are letters with a picture of a keyword embedded directly in them, such as the letter z made out of a zipper or the letter r made […]

Acadience Reading Français

Découvrez notre série de courtes vidéos dédiées à Acadience Reading Français. Ces vidéos détaillées répondent à toutes vos questions sur les dépistages précoces d’Acadience Reading Français, vous offrant des explications claires et des conseils pratiques pour maximiser l’utilisation de cet outil de lecture. Une ressource […]

Grammar on the Go

Grammar on the Go is a playlist of some foundational grammar concepts covered in the new Ontario Language Arts Curriculum (2003) for Grades 1-9.  The video series focuses on nouns (common, proper, singular, plural), verbs (past, present, future, progressive, perfect tenses), pronouns (first person, second […]

Scaffolding Vocabulary and Complex Texts

Vocabulary knowledge must be intentionally nurtured to ensure that students are ready for the greater vocabulary demands of reading complex texts and writing multi-paragraph essays, but we need to pay attention to cracks in the foundation and scaffold our lessons accordingly, or it all falls […]

Data Informed Systems

In this series of videos, Dr. Andrea Fraser highlights key considerations for school boards and districts as they move to evidence-based assessment and data-based decision-making.

Syntax Party Recording

Missed the ONlit Syntax Party with Dr. Margie Gillis? Catch up with the recordings – learn about why syntax is necessary for skilled reading and writing, and how to best teach this important language domain.

Explicit Vocabulary Instruction Demonstration

In this video, Dr. Anita Archer models an explicit vocabulary lesson with older students. Note how Dr. Archer involves active participation: students are engaged throughout. Note also the high level of teacher-student interaction. See if you can count the number of « serve and return » interactions!

Getting Ready for Report Cards Webinars

In these webinar recordings, Jordan Sloan, Melissa Monette Smith, Siobhain Doyle, and Laura Bross explore assessment, evaluation, and reporting in the context of the revised Language curriculum and the new one-mark report card structure for Ontario students.

La phonétique: Modelage d’une leçon

Voici une vidéo d’un enseignement explicite d’une nouvelle notion dans une classe de 1re-2e année.  Les élèves apprendront la régularité orthographique du «m» devant un  «p» ou un «b».