The Life and Times of Sir Wilfrid Laurier
This is the in-depth story of Sir Wilfrid’s life from childhood to his twilight years. Follow one of the most revered politicians in Canadian history.
Reading and Literacy
Road to Confederation
Two dynamic stories depicting struggles and triumphs. Volume 1: Baldwin & LaFontaine built Responsible Government laying the groundwork for modern democracy. Volume 2: the ...
Suffrage: Canadian Women and the Vote
This is the true story of how Canadian women achieved the vote after a long struggle. Women faced and overcame challenge after challenge that impeded their progress. Led by ...
“But I’m just not a good writer”
As soon as I utter the words “writing assignment” a look of panic appears on my students’ faces.
Fake News: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction
People often want to avoid the news because, sometimes, reality hurts. Recently, some want to tune out for other reasons: they doubt the headlines are about real events or ...
Students as Teachers
I love to read. I consume as many books as my schedule allows and often find the time even when there isn’t any. However, that quantity combined with my overloaded memory ...
How to Teach Like a Fool
One of my most influential teaching mentors is a secondary character from a sixteenth century Shakespearean play. I was introduced to the “wise fool” from King Lear in my last ...
Practical Tips to Prevent Plagiarism
Students plagiarize. But they don’t create the problem. Often, teachers do. Some assignments are easy to plagiarize. Teachers need to create assignments that require more than ...
Bringing Pictures to Life – Teaching with Graphic Novels
Beverley Brenna knows what children like to read. She has written award-winning children’s books. She teaches prospective English teachers in the University of Saskatchewan’s ...
Murder and Mayhem: Shakespeare in the Classroom
Does the thought of teaching A Midsummer’s Night Dream give you nightmares? This year marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, renewing attention on a man whom ...