Subject Guides: Teaching English Language Arts & Literature: Home

Subject Librarian

Carolyn Carpan

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Rutherford South
ccarpan@ualberta.ca

Subject Librarian-Bibliothécaire: Romance languages, Education, Business, and Campus Saint-Jean

Denis Lacroix

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1-01G Rutherford South
University of Alberta Library
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2J4

About This Guide

This guide is an introduction to finding resources for teaching English Language Arts in Alberta schools using sources and services available via the University of Alberta Library.

Children's Literature

For finding children's literature, see the Learning & Teaching Resources page

LearnAlberta K-6 Curricula & Resources

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See, Math programs of study

For access to locked resources on the New LearnAlberta site, sign up for an account. For more information, refer to the user guide linked below.

Programs of Study-Authorized Resources 2022
Consult this document for tips on finding programs of study and authorized resources.

Programs of Study: Fine Arts - English Language Arts (K-6)

LearnAlberta 7-12 Programs of Study & Resources

Alberta Education Authorized Resources Database Link to the Authorized Resources Database available through Alberta Education.
Programs of Study: English language Arts (7-9)
Programs of Study: Fine Arts - English Language Arts (10 to 12)
Program Supports LearnAlberta.ca: Find Resources by Programs of Study.

* The UofA library catalogue uses the phrase "approved for use in alberta schools" to identify pre-2022 Alberta education authorized resources. Please see Alberta Education's authorized resources databases linked above for a complete and up-to-date list of resources in line with the curriculum.

Education Specific Databases

For Canadian Education Resources use CBCA:

Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database (CBCA)
The Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library (LHCADL) is an initiative established by the Alberta Government. It was created as a legacy to the late, the Honourable Lois Hole to continue her vision of greater learning opportunities for all Albertans.
For additional information, go to the Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library information site.

For Canadian and International Education Resources:

ERIC (via EBSCOhost)
Education Database
Education Research Complete
The Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library (LHCADL) is an initiative established by the Alberta Government. It was created as a legacy to the late, the Honourable Lois Hole to continue her vision of greater learning opportunities for all Albertans.
For additional information, go to the Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library information site.
Australian Education Index
British Education Index

Teaching Books - Language Arts

Teaching Books: K-6

Teaching Books:Grades 7-12

Professional Associations

English Language Arts Council A professional council of the Alberta Teachers' Association, the ELAC promotes promising practices in leadership and teaching of the six language arts through collaborative professional development, curriculum development and colleagial support.
National Council of Teachers of English A professional association of educators in English Studies, Literacy, and Language Arts.
International Literacy Association A nonprofit, global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy.