Language Arts

( Little, J. (2019). Listen to what they are telling you. Retrieved from  https://jonathanlittlepoker.com/listen/ ) How long can you go without talking to another individual to communicate your thoughts or feelings? It's frustrating when someone is unable to understand what you are trying to get across to them. If you were unable to express your ideas or opinions in an effective manner, it would be extremely hard to communicate! But it is also important to know how to listen and understand what others are saying as well. Oral communication is one of the most integral parts of everyday life.  According to the  Ontario Curriculum for grades 1-8 , there are three overall expectations in which students should fulfill  by the end of their schooling:  1. listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes;  2. use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purpos

Ottawa Public Library. (2019). Creative writing circle. Retrieved from  https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/creative-writing-circle Writing is an essential part of everyday life used to communicate ideas and feelings. The student must be aware of the purpose for which they are writing as well as their audience. They must learn to organize their thoughts to produce a solid piece of writing. According to the  Ontario Curriculum for grades 1-8 , there are four overall expectations students are meant to achieve:   1. generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience; 2. draft and revise their writing, using a variety of informational, literary, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience; 3. use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively; 4. reflect on and identif