Advocates for the Millennium

- Curricular Alignment -

Curricular Objectives that will be fulfilled through
the Advocates for the Millennium Project

Division 1	Language Arts	Social Studies	Art
Division 2	Language Arts	Social Studies
Division 3	Language Arts	Social Studies
Div 1-3	Technology	Outcomes

English Language Arts - Western Canadian Protocol

Outcome	Grade 3	Grade 4	Grade 5
1.1 Discover and Explore	connect prior knowledge and personal experiences with new ideas and information in oral, print and other media texts explain understanding of new concepts in own words explore ideas and feelings by asking questions, talking to others and referring to oral, print and other media texts	compare new ideas, information and experiences to prior knowledge and experiences ask questions, paraphrase and discuss to explore ideas and understand new concepts share personal responses to explore and develop understanding of oral, print and other media texts	use appropriate prior knowledge and experiences to make sense of new ideas and information read, write, represent and talk to explore personal understandings of new ideas and information use own experiences as a basis for exploring and expressing opinions and understanding
1.2 Clarify and Extend	ask for others' ideas and observations to explore and clarify personal understanding experiment with arranging and recording ideas and information in a variety of ways ask questions to clarify information and ensure understanding	identify other perspectives by exploring a variety of ideas, opinions, responses and oral, print and other media texts	seek others' viewpoints to build on personal responses and understanding
2.1 Use Strategies and Cues	share ideas developed through interests, experiences and discussion that are related to new ideas and information apply a variety of strategies, such as setting a purpose . . .  use headings, paragraph, punctuation and quotation marks to assist with constructing and confirming meaning apply phonic rules and generalizations competently and confidently to read unfamiliar words in context apply word analysis strategies, to segment words into parts or syllables, when reading unfamiliar words in context	use ideas and concepts, developed through personal interests, experiences and discussion, to understand new ideas and information comprehend new ideas and information by responding personally and discussing ideas with others use text features, such as headings, subheadings and margin organizers, to enhance understanding of ideas and information use alphabetical order by first and second letter to locate information in reference materials	describe ways that personal experiences and prior knowledge contribute to understanding new ideas and information comprehend new ideas and information by responding personally, taking notes and discussing ideas with others identify and use structural elements of texts, such as letters, brochures, glossaries and encyclopedias, to access and comprehend ideas and information
2.2 Respond to Texts	discuss, represent or write about ideas in oral, print and other media texts, and relate them to own ideas and experiences and to other texts develop own opinions based on ideas encountered in oral, print and other media texts
3.1 Plan and Focus	use self-questioning to identify information needed to supplement personal knowledge on a topic identify facts and opinions, main ideas and details in oral, print and other media texts ask topic-appropriate questions to identify information needs contribute ideas for developing a class plan to access and gather ideas and information	use organizational patterns of expository texts to understand ideas and information focus topics appropriately for particular audiences ask relevant questions, and respond to questions related to particular topics develop and follow a class plan for accessing and gathering ideas and information	summarize important ideas in oral, print and other media texts and express opinions about them combine personal knowledge of topics with understanding of audience needs to focus topics for investigation identify categories of information related to particular topics, and ask questions related to each category
3.2 Select and Process	find information to answer research questions using a variety of sources, such as children's magazines, CD ROMs, plays, folk tales, songs, stories and the environment use text features, such as titles, pictures, headings, labels, diagrams and dictionary guide words, to access information locate answers to questions and extract appropriate and significant information form oral, print and other media texts use card or electronic catalogues to locate information review information to determine its usefulness in answering research questions	locate information to answer research questions using a variety of sources, such as classroom materials, school libraries, video programs, elders in the community and field trips identify information sources that inform, persuade or entertain, and use such sources appropriately recall important points, and make and revise predictions regarding upcoming information	locate information to answer research questions using a variety of sources, such as newspapers, encyclopedia, CD ROMs, a series by the same writer, scripts, diaries, autobiographies, interviews and oral traditions use a variety of tools, such as chapter headings and encyclopedia guide words, to access information skim, scan and listen for key words and phrases determine the usefulness and relevance of information for research purpose and focus, using pre-established criteria
3.3 Organize, Record and Evaluate	draft ideas and information into short paragraphs, with topic and supporting sentences record facts and ideas using a variety of strategies; list titles and authors of sources determine if gathered information is sufficient to answer research questions	organize ideas and information using . . . chronological order . . record ideas and information that are on topic organize oral, print other media texts into sections that relate to and develop the topic make notes on key words, phrases and images by subtopics; cite titles and authors of sources alphabetically paraphrase information from oral, print and other media sources examine gathered information to identify if more information is required; review new understanding	use clear organizational structures, such as chronological order, and cause and effect, to link ideas and information and to assist audience understanding organize ideas and information to emphasize key points for audience add, delete or combine ideas to communicate more effectively record information in own words; cite titles and authors alphabetically, and provide publication dates of sources combine ideas and information from several sources record ideas and information in relevant categories, according to research plan connect gathered information to prior knowledge to reach new conclusions
3.4 Share and Review	organize and share ideas and information on topics to engage familiar audiences use titles, headings and visuals to add interest and highlight important points of presentation assess the research process, using pre-established criteria	communicate ideas and information in a variety of oral, print and other media texts, such as short reports, talks and posters select visuals, print and/or other media to add interest and to engage the audience identify strengths and areas for improvement in research process	communicate ideas and information in a variety of oral, print and other media texts, such as illustrated reports, charts, graphic displays and travelogues select visual, print and/or other media texts to inform and engage the audience assess personal research skills using pre-established criteria
4.1 Enhance and Improve	combine and rearrange existing information to accommodate new ideas and information edit for complete and incomplete sentences space words and sentences consistently on a line and page use keyboarding skills to compose, revise and print text understand and use vocabulary associated with keyboarding and word processing explain relationships among words and concepts associated with topics of study	revise to ensure an understandable progression of ideas and information identify and reduce fragments and run-on sentences, and edit for subject-verb agreement use special features of software when composing, formatting and revising texts use an increasing variety of words to express and extend understanding of concepts related to personal interests and topics of study	revise to add and organize details that support and clarify intended meaning edit for appropriate use of statements, questions and exclamations apply word processing skills and use publishing programs to organize information
4.2 Attend to conventions	use adjectives and adverbs to add interest and detail to own writing
4.3 Present and Share	present ideas and information on a topic, using a pre-established plan use print and nonprint aids to illustrate ideas and information in oral, print and other media texts speak or present oral readings with fluency, rhythm, pace, and with appropriate intonation to emphasize key ideas identify and set purposes for listening and viewing	present ideas and information, on a topic of interest, to peers in a well-organized form add interest to presentations through the use of props, such as pictures, overheads and artifacts adjust volume, tone of voice and gestures appropriately, to suit a variety of social and classroom activities	organize ideas and information in presentations to maintain a clear focus and engage the audience use effective openings and closings that attract and sustain reader or audience interest adjust volume, tone of voice and gestures to engage the audience; arrange presentations space to focus audience attention
5.1 Respect Others and Strengthen Community	use appropriate language to acknowledge and celebrate individual and class accomplishments	use appropriate language to acknowledge special events and to honour accomplishments in and beyond the classroom	select and use language appropriate in tone and form to recognize and honour people and events
5.2 Work Within a Group	work cooperatively with others in small groups on structured tasks identify and seek help from others who can provide assistance in specific situations contribute ideas and information on topics to develop a common knowledge base in the group ask others for their ideas, and express interest in their contributions assess the effectiveness of group process, using pre-established criteria	take responsibility for collaborating with others to achieve group goals ask for and provide information and assistance, as appropriate, for completing individual and group tasks share personal knowledge of a topic to develop purposes for research or investigations and possible categories of questions use brainstorming, summarizing and reporting to organize and carry out group projects assess group process, using established criteria, and determine areas for improvement	accept and take responsibility for fulfilling own role as a group member discuss and decide whether to work individually or collaboratively to achieve specific goals formulate question to guide research or investigations, with attention to specific audiences and purposes contribute ideas to help solve problems, and listen and respond constructively show appreciation for the contributions of others, and offer constructive feedback to group members

English Language Arts - Western Canadian Protocol

Outcomes	Grade 7	Grade 8
1.1 Discover and Explore	extend understanding of ideas and information by finding and exploring oral, print and other media texts on related topics and themes  express personal understandings of ideas and information based on prior knowledge, experiences with others and a variety of oral, print and other media texts  reflect on own observations and experiences to understand and develop oral, print and other media texts  discuss and respond to ways that content and forms of oral, print and other media texts interact to influence understanding explore and assess oral, print and other media texts recommended by others	revise understanding and expressions of ideas by connecting new and prior knowledge and experiences seek out and consider diverse ideas, opinions and experiences to develop and extend own ideas, opinions and experiences discuss and respond to ways that forms of oral, print and other media texts enhance or constrain the development and communication of ideas, information and experiences
1.2 Clarify and Extend	use talk, writing and representing to examine, clarify and assess understanding of ideas, information and experiences  talk with others to elaborate ideas, and ask specific questions to seek helpful feedback	acknowledge the value of others' ideas and opinions in exploring and extending personal interpretations and perspectives exchange ideas and opinions to clarify understanding to broaden personal perspectives, reconsider and revise initial understanding and responses in light of new ideas, information and feedback from others
2.1 Use Strategies and Cues	select and focus relevant ideas from personal experiences and prior knowledge to understand new ideas and information  use expectations and preferences developed during previous reading experiences to select and read new texts with purpose  identify, connect and summarize in own words the main ideas from two or more sources on the same topic  adjust reading rate and strategies to account for changes in structural features of texts and complexity of content	use strategies to supplement and extend prior knowledge and experience when interpreting new ideas and information enhance understanding by paraphrasing main ideas and supporting details and by rereading and discussing relevant passages monitor understanding; skim, scan or read slowly and carefully, as appropriate, to enhance comprehension take notes, make outlines and use strategies such as read, recite, review to comprehend and remember ideas and information identify and use visual and textual cues to reference materials, such as catalogues, databases, web sites, thesarui and writer's handbooks, to access information effectively and efficiently identify and use structural features of a variety of oral, print and other media texts, such as newspapers, magazines, instruction booklets, advertisements and schedules, encountered in everyday life.
2.2 Respond to Texts	identify and use, effectively and efficiently, structural features of textbooks, such as tables of contents and indices, to access ideas and information and to read with purpose	expect that there is more than one interpretation for oral, print and other media texts, and discuss other points of view
2.3 Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques	experience oral, print and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres, such as journals, nature programs, short stories, poetry, letters, CD ROM programs, mysteries, historical fiction, drawings and prints  justify own point of view about oral, print and other media texts, using evidence from texts  organize interpretations of oral, print, and other media texts in another form of genre  predict and discuss the consequences of events or characters' actions, based on information in oral, print and other media texts  compare the choices and behaviours of characters portrayed in oral, print and other media texts with those of self and others	compare the usefulness of different types of media texts identify creative uses of language and visuals in popular culture, such as commercials, rock videos and magazines, explain how imagery and figurative language, such as hyperbole, create tone and mood
2.3 Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques	explain how sound and image work together to create effects in media texts
2.4 Create Original Text	choose appropriate strategies for generating ideas and focusing topics for oral, print and other media texts  create a variety of oral, print and other media texts to explore ideas related to particular topics or themes	create oral, print and other media texts related to issues encountered in texts and in own life
3.1 Plan and Focus	use note-taking, outlining or representing to summarize important ideas and information in oral, print and other media texts plan and organize data collection based on instructions, explanations and pre-established parameters	select the most appropriate information sources for topic, audience, purpose and form
3.2 Select and Process	obtain information from a variety of sources, such as adults, peers, advertisements, magazines, lyrics, formal interviews, almanacs, broadcasts and videos, to explore research questions distinguish between fact and opinion and follow the development of argument and opinion  scan to locate specific information quickly, summarize and record information useful for research purposes  use pre-established criteria to evaluate the usefulness of a variety of information sources in terms of their structure and purpose	record key ideas and information from oral, print and other media text, avoiding overuse of direct quotations adjust rate of reading or viewing to suit purpose and density of information in print or other media texts
3.3 Organize, Record and Evaluate		make notes in point form, summarizing major ideas and supporting details; reference sources discard information that is irrelevant for audience, purpose, form or point of view. use consistent and approved format to credit for quoted and paraphrased ideas and information evaluate the relevance and importance of gathered information; address information gaps incorporate new information with prior knowledge and experiences to develop new understanding
3.4 Share and Review		integrate appropriate visual, print and/or other media to inform and engage the audience assess the research process, and consider alternative ways of achieving research goals
4.1 Enhance and Improve		share draft oral, print and other media texts in a way that will elicit useful feedback evaluate how particular content features contribute to , or detract from, the overall effectiveness of own and others' oral, print and other media texts; make and suggest revisions infer the literal and figurative meaning of words in context using idioms, analogies, metaphors and similies
4.3 Present and Share		plan and facilitate small group and short, whole class presentations to share information present information to achieve a particular purpose and to appeal to interest and background knowledge of reader or audience plan and shape presentations to achieve particular purposes or effects, and use feedback from rehearsals to make modifications anticipate the organizational pattern of presentations, and identify important ideas and supporting details
5.1 Respect Others and Strengthen Community		clarify and broaden perspectives and opinions, by examining the ideas of others compare ways in which oral, print and other media texts reflect specific elements of cultures or periods in history
5.2 Work Within a Group		contribute ideas, knowledge and strategies to identify group information needs and sources organize and complete tasks cooperatively by defining roles and responsibilities, negotiating to find the basis for agreement, setting objectives and time frame, and reviewing progress

Information and Communication Technology - An Interim Program of Studies Tech. Outcomes that will be fulfilled through the Advocates for the Millennium Project

General Outcome	Division1	Division 2	Division 3
F2 - Students will demonstrate an understand ing of the nature of technology.	1.1 identify techniques and tools for communicating, storing, retrieving and selecting information 1.2 apply terminology appropriate to the technologies being used at this division level 1.3demonstrate an understanding that the user manages and controls the outcomes of technology	2.1 apply terminology appropriate to the technologies being used at this division level  2.2 identify and apply techniques and tools for communicating, storing, retrieving and selecting information  2.4 recognize the potential for human error when using technology	3.1 demonstrate an understanding that information can be transmitted through a variety of media 3.3 apply terminology appropriate to the technology being used at this division level
F3 - Students will demonstrate a moral and ethical approach to the use of technology.	1.1 demonstrate courtesy and follow classroom procedures when making appropriate use of computer technologies 1.2 work collaboratively to share limited resources 1.5 use appropriate communication etiquette	2.1 comply with the acceptable use policy of the school and district for Internet and networked services, including software licensing agreements 2.3 work collaboratively to share limited resources  2.4 document sources obtained electronically, such as web site addresses 2.6 use electronic networks in an ethical manner 2.7 comply with copyright legislation	3.1 use time and resources on the network wisely 3.4 cite sources when using copyright and/or public domain material 3.5 download and transmit only materials that comply with the established network use policies and practices 3.6 model and assume personal responsibility for ethical behaviour and attitudes and acceptable use of information technologies and sources in local and global contexts
F4 - Students will become discerning consumers of mass media and electronic information.	1.1 compare similar types of information from two different electronic sources
F6 - Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operating skills required in a variety of technologies.	1.1 perform basic computer operations (which may vary by environment), including powering up, inserting disks, moving the cursor, clicking on an icon, using pull-down menus, executing programs, saving files, retrieving files, printing, ejecting disks and powering down.  1.2 Use keyboarding techniques for the home row, enter, space bar, tab, backspace, delete and insertion-point arrow keys.	2.1 power up and power down various technologies and peripherals correctly 2.4 use appropriate keyboarding techniques of the alphabetic and punctuation keys	3.3 demonstrate proficiency in uploading and downloading text, image, audio and video files
P1 - Students will compose, revise and edit text .	1.1 create original text, using word processing software, to communicate and demonstrate understanding of forms and techniques  1.2 edit complete sentences, using such features of a word processor as cut, copy and paste	2.1 create and revise original text to communicate and demonstrate understanding of forms and techniques	3.3 revise text documents based on feedback from others  3.4 use appropriate communication technology to elicit feedback from others
P5 - Students will navigate and create hyperlinked resources.	1.1 navigate within a document, compact disc or other software program that contains links 1.2 access hyperlinked sites on an intranet or the Internet	2.2 navigate through a document that contains links to locate, copy and then paste data in a new file	3.2 demonstrate proficient use of various information retrieval technologies
P6 - Students will use communication technology to interact with others.	1.1 compose a message that can be sent through communication technology 1.2 communicate electronically with people outside the classroom	2.1 select and use the technology appropriate to a given communication situation	3.1 communicate with a targeted audience, within a controlled environment, by using communication technologies, such as e-mail and web browsers
C1 - Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies.	1.1 access and retrieve appropriate information from electronic sources for a specific inquiry  1.2 process information from more than one source to retell what has been discovered	2.1 access and retrieve appropriate information from the Internet by using a specific search path or from given uniform resource locations (URLs)  2.3 communicate effectively, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies that serve particular audiences and purposes	3.1 plan and conduct a search, using a wide variety of electronic sources  3.2 refine searches to limit sources to a manageable number
C2 - Students will seek alternative viewpoints, using information technologies.		2.1 seek responses to inquiries from various authorities through electronic media	3.1 access diverse viewpoints on particular topics by using appropriate technologies 3.2 assemble and organize different viewpoints in order to assess their validity 3.3 use information technology to find facts that support or refute divers viewpoints
C3 - Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies.			3.1 evaluate the authority and reliability of electronic sources  3.2 evaluate the relevance of electronically accessed information to a particular topic
C4 - Students will use organizational processes and tools to manage inquiry.	1.1 follow a plan to complete an inquiry formulate new questions as research progresses  1.3 organize information from more than one source
C5 - Students will use technology to aid collaboration during inquiry.	1.1 share information collected from electronic sources to add to a group task	2.2 record group brainstorming, planning and sharing of ideas by using technology 2.3  extend the scope of a project beyond classroom collaboration by using communication technologies, such as the telephone and e-mail	3.1 access, retrieve and share information from electronic sources, such as common files
C6 - Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems	1.2 use technology to organize and display data in a problem-solving context  1.3 use technology to support and present conclusions
C7 - Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge a and meaning.	1.1 develop questions that reflect a personal information nee 1.2 summarize data by picking key words from gathered information and by using jottings, point form or retelling  1.3 draw conclusions from organized information  1.4 make predictions based on organized information