New from BZERC Ben Zaidman Education Resource Centre – October 2016 Edition http://www.7oaks.org/Resources/BZERC The Languages Edition Physical items from the BZERC collection can be reserved for next day delivery to your location or
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This month’s featured treasures… How to keep your language alive 123 pages Amidst an epidemic of worldwide language loss, author Leanne Hinton and a group of dedicated language activists have created a master-apprentice program, a one-onone approach to ensure that new speakers will take the place of those who are fluent in the world's languages. Here is a simple, structured series of exercises and activities designed to help you take advantage of the language-learning skills shared by all humans, along with advice to students and their mentors about how to succeed. Find the preview in our online catalogue.
Webinar CVE (Connecting Videos to Education) 1 fichier vidéo (streaming video; 42m42s.) This archived webinar is led by education consultant Ann Quesnel, who demonstrates how CVE contains valuable resources in French and in English for students and educators at all levels - from kindergarten to university. CVE includes the following, and more: more than 6 200 videos for French, English and Spanish programs and teacher guides. Programs can be streamed at school or home. Create your own bookmarks, playlists and quizzes, and annotate your videos. Includes a powerful search engine with advanced search capabilities. (login and password on the BZERC portal page) http://cve.grics.qc.ca/en/20132/25872 The Fall edition of Green Teacher magazine is now available online. In this issue, read ten articles that will help you kick the year off with your best foot forward. From sensory tours with wearable cameras to role-playing food chains, and afterschool nature programs to generational care, get ready for ideas that will bring a lot of fun to Fall. Be prepared to harvest a unique learning experience like no other. Find the link to the magazine and the login on the BZERC portal page.
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On DVD… Deafplanet.com. Season 1 60 min.; For ages 8-12 One day while goofing around in a museum rocket display, Max manages to launch himself into space and ends up in the home of Kendra, a resident of Deaf Planet. Produced in American Sign Language with voiceover, this DVD explores academic concepts in math and science in 10 episodes. Includes an ASL glossary of terms, a website demo and a behind-the-scenes look at ASL production on TV. Deafplanet is the first TV series and website in ASL. More on the website: www.deafplanet.com Aagindaasowin: Counting 1 to 10 in Ojibwe "This counting in Ojibwe 1 to 10 teaches children the Ojibwe number system through a video compiled using still images, graphics, music and the Ojibwe language. Children get to see the Ojibwe language used in today's format thus giving them the inspiration to speak the Ojibwe language." Additional features: An interactive game menu for children -- A karaoke song for the family ; A vocabulary section made especially for the parents/teachers of children.
Akihtaasowin : counting 1 to 10 in Cree "This counting in Cree 1 to 10 teaches children the Cree number system through a video compiled using still images, graphics, music and the Cree language. Children get to see the Cree language used in today's format thus giving them the inspiration to speak the Cree language.". Additional features: An interactive game menu for children -- A vocabulary section made especially for the parents/teachers of children.
The language of art : inquiry-based studio practices in early childhood settings Book (139 pages), DVD (27 min.), CD-ROM Helps early childhood programs incorporate inquiry-based practices into the classroom. Inspired by the Schools of Reggio Emilia, this book emphasizes investigation anchored by drawing, painting and other art media. DVD offers a range of art media experiences for exploring young children's ideas and involving their families. CD traces the year-long journey of a group of preschool children as they explore the life of a leaf. Max’s words 10 min.; For ages 4-9 When his brothers won't share their collections of stamps and coins, Max starts a collection of his own, made up of words. One word leads to another, and suddenly Max discovers he has a story worth telling - and sharing. Animated.
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Abinoojiiwi nagamonan Thirteen well-known children's songs versioned into Anishinaabemowin. Abinoojii waabam abinoojii (To the tune of "Alouette") -- Bi-ayaa nimaamaa (To the tune of "She'll be coming around the mountain") -- Ambe ambe biindigen (To the tune of "Oh where, oh were has my little dog gone?") -- Niin niin ndoonishkaa (To the tune of "Row, row, row your boat") -- Aazha ninoondeskade (To the tune of "The farmer in the dell") -Abinoojii onaakoshin (To the tune of "Rock-a-bye, baby") -- Niijiiwaagan animosh (To the tune of "Oh my darling, Clementine") -- Miinishin (To the tune of "This old man") -Gidibishkam (To the tune of "Happy birthday") -- Aaandi iidog gaa-ni-izhaagwen (To the tune of "You are my sunshine") -- Aandi aandi (DTo the tune of "Twinkle, twinkle, little star") -- Daga webitaan (To the tune of "Old MacDonald") -- Nimishoomis (To the tune of "The wheels on the bus")
Completing the circle: the story of Native languages in Manitoba Discusses how the history of the native people is reflected in their language. Elders of the native communities in Manitoba express their opinions on importance of their language as a part of their identity and heritage. Also native educators talk about the need for the young people in the community to learn their native language. Native day cares and schools are doing their part to teach the young people the language. In other words 27 min.; For teens Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered teenagers discuss their responses to homophobic language. Additionally, slang, music media images and dictionary definitions are woven together to demonstrate how language shapes attitude.
ESL super pack: starring the Standard Deviants 12 DVDs (26 min. ea.); For grades 4-12 Standard Deviants School is an educational and entertaining, lesson-based learning supplement based on the award-winning Standard Deviants teaching style. Written by award-winning English as Second Language instructors, each program in this series covers vocabulary as well as a different part of speech including pronouns, prepositions, and adjectives. Mastering the English language will seem easy for your class with the Standard Deviants! French super pack: starring the Standard Deviants DVD (104 min.); For grades 5-12
The Standard Deviants drop in on one of the world’s most fascinating languages French! We cover all the French fundamentals, from Qu'est que c'est to Enchanté! You'll learn about the French alphabet, pronunciation, vowels, and verbs. You'll even catch a few small talk phrases to keep the conversation flowing.
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On Audio CD… Anishinaabe Christmas / featuring Lawrence "Teddy Boy" Houle Ten common Christmas songs sung in Ojibwe. Jingle bells -- O come all ye faithful -- Hark the herald angels sing -- It came upon a midnight clear -- Silent night -- Joy to the world -- O little town of Bethlehem -- Ruldolph the red nose reindeer -- Away in a manger -- The firs noël.
French made easier: useful vocabulary and expression for teachers of basic French = Simple comme bonjour: vocabulaire et expressions utiles pour l'enseignant de français de base / un production de Education, Formation professionnelle et Jeunesse Manitoba A supplement to the basic French curriculum for K to 6. Designed to assist teachers with basic vocabulary and expressions in French. For grades K-6
African party Famou (remix danse) (Sekouba Bambino) (Guinea) (5:34) --Perenperen (Macireþ Sylla) (Guinea) (5:18) --Samba samba (BoPol Mansiamimina) (Congo) (4:38) --Kunze kwadoka (Oliver Mtukudzi) (Zimbabwe) (5:30) -Tougna fo (Go de Koteba) (Ivory Coast) (4:27) --Mwafwako (Mapumba) (Congo/South Africa) (3:08) --Vami duwe (Kotoja) (Nigeria/USA) (5:17) -Nguva yekufara (Chiwoniso) (Zimbabwe) (4:32) --Rhumba all the way (Louis Mhlanga) (South Africa) (5:38) --Mulemba xangola (Bonga) (Angola) (5:22).
Games and Flashcards… Fruits and veggies: flashcards on CD Flashcards on CD presents a new way to introduce and reinforce vocabulary. They can be used in any foreign language classroom, projected onto a whiteboard and be used in multiple ways. All images are also printable. Descriptive words for each image are printed on the back of the case in English, Spanish, French and German. Other titles available: Body parts – Seasons and weather – Kitchen – Classroom nouns – Clothing – Food -- Household ¡Hola Clara! : apprendre facilement espagnol = Spanish, learn easily Box includes 1 instruction guide, 500 cards ; Ages 7 to 77, for one or more players A game for French or English speakers learning Spanish. http://www.holaclara.com
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eBooks and Bound Books… Word racing: games to play at language camps Print (168 pages) This collection of games can be used by those who teach a second language to adults and children outside in a camp setting or in a family living room. Apart from their usefulness in classrooms, these games are fun to play at both children's and adult parties. Many of these games are adapted from those played in childhood and in high school language classrooms. Still, others are adapted from "ice-breaker" activities that are used as part of various workshop presentations.
My first Arabic phrases eBook (32 pages) Simple text paired with themed illustrations invite the reader to learn to speak Arabic. http://www.follettebooks.com/shelf/servlet/Control/1?div=2&cust=6003221&ktsID =1014610
The More-than-just surviving handbook eBook (374 pages) Presents tips for teachers in multilingual classrooms, explaining how to recognize and meet different student needs; measure fluency and help students succeed in reading, writing, speaking, and listening; tap the resources of the community; and help ESL students handle culture shock and adjust to the school and classmates. http://www.follettebooks.com/shelf/servlet/Control/1?div=2&cust=6003221&ktsID =220294
Can you count ten toes?: count to 10 in 10 different languages eBook (unpaged); Reading level 1.5 Rhyming verses instruct the reader to count different objects in one of ten languages, including Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Tagalog, and Hebrew. http://www.follettebooks.com/shelf/servlet/Control/1?div=2&cust=6003221&ktsID =122315
10 languages you'll need most in the classroom: a guide to communicating with English language learners and their families Print (260 pages) With a chapter dedicated to each language, this book provides resources to help make meaningful connections with ELL students, including information about the traditions, religions, and celebrations of the family's country of origin; guides to common words and phrases in the student's native language; picture dictionaries that can be reproduced for use with students; sample parent letters that include both English and native language translations; and basic reading tests in ten languages (Spanish -- Vietnamese -- Hmong -- Chinese (Cantonese) -- Korean - Haitian Creole -- Arabic -- Russian -- Tagalog – Navajo). What’s New @ BZERC October 2016
Bilingual Books… Natowáwéwin = The duck’s eggs 20 pages Two young children go outside one day to play at the lake. They encounter a nest of duck eggs and rush to take them home to eat. However, they learn that they should not touch the duck's eggs without permission! Text in Cree and English. Includes glossary.
Zhiishiib owaawanoon = The duck’s eggs 20 pages Text in Ojibwe and English. Includes glossary
Awesiwag = Animals 20 pages Illustrations and names of common animals in Manitoba. With one sentence per page the reader is introduced to the name of the animal and an action behavior. Text in Ojibwe. Includes glossary and English translation.
Pisikiwak = Animals 20 pages Text in Ojibwe. Includes glossary and English translation.
Ókik nícisának = My family 20 pages Illustrations and names of common relationships in a young boy's family. Text in Cree. Includes glossary and English translation.
Ngodwezhaanag = My family 20 pages Text in Ojibwe. Includes glossary and English translation.
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Be sure to check out online resources provided by Seven Oaks School Division, Manitoba Education Library, and Direction des ressources éducatives française from the BZERC Library site: Public page: www.7oaks.org/Resources/BZERC Portal page : https://portal.7oaks.org/Departments/bzerc/Pages/default.aspx
eBooks & Audiobooks wbb43840.follettshelf.com
Animated & Read-along eBooks
Local Newspaper On-line
tumblebooklibrary.com
ee.winnipegfreepress.com/nie.php
Multi-media Education in French www1.tfo.org/education/home.aspx
Public Domain Books Accessed Electronically
Reproducible Materials for All Ages
www.gutenberg.org
www.enchantedlearning.com
Online Magazine www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/fr
greenteacher.com/magazine/ digital-subscriber-access
Connecting Videos to Education – Streaming Educational Videos (English & French) & French Television Programs (with teacher guides & ability to create quizzes)
Streaming Educational Videos in English and French (with teacher guides & ability to create playlists) www.accesslearning.com
Historical Documents and Local Information manitobia.ca
Streaming Feature Films & Documentaries in English and French media2.criterionpic.com/cod/ lcl_top_subjects.htm
cve.grics.qc.ca/en
Streaming Video Content from CBC and Radio Canada library.edu.gov.mb.ca/cgibin/koha/online/auth/auth.pl?url= http://curio.ca/en
Educational Resources (including Video) from National Geographic education.nationalgeographic.com
Streaming Video Content from National Film Board https://www.nfb.ca/
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