Alberta - English Language Arts 3
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Grade 3 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Ontario - Language 2
This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Ontario, Grade 2 English Language curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Ontario - Language 3
This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Ontario, Grade 3 English Language curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Ontario - Language 1
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario, Grade 1 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
New Brunswick - English Language Arts K
Strand: Interactions
Big Idea: Expression
Skill Descriptor:
Express feelings and opinions and give simple descriptions of experiences.
Achievement Indicators:
Use descriptive language to express a feeling, opinion, or emotion
Use new words to describe everyday events and personal experiences
Use simple sentences and/or full thoughts
New Brunswick - Explore Your World K to 2
Strand: Literacies and Communications
Big Idea: Literate Identities
Skill Descriptor:
Demonstrate being a reader, writer, and communicator in multiple languages.
Achievement Indicators:
Attempt to integrate new words into communicative opportunities with others.
Engage with a variety of media and/or text in multiple languages.
English Language Arts 10-12
The Newfoundland language arts curriculum includes expectations that incorporate media education themes. The curriculum document English Language Arts Grades 10-12 Overview (2001) includes a section that demonstrates the complementary relationship between media literacy and English language arts:
Today’s students live in an information and entertainment culture that is dominated by images, both moving and static.
New Brunswick - English Language Arts 3
Strand: Interactions
Big Idea: Expression
Skill Descriptor:
Describe and discuss thoughts, feelings, experiences, ideas, and opinions.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe emotions, personal experiences, and situations with details
Discuss thoughts and feelings with others providing examples of experiences
Use descriptive language to express personal ideas and opinions
Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - English Language Arts Grade 2
Foundations of Language
Overall Expectations:
A1: Learners will apply listening, speaking and non-verbal communication skills and strategies to understand and communicate meaning for various audiences, purposes, and contexts.
Specific Expectations:
A1.1 Use listening strategies to understand oral communication and interact with various context.
A1.2 Use oral and non-verbal communication strategies to interpret and contribute to the meaning of messages and information.
Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - English Language Arts Grade 1
Foundations of Language
Overall Expectations:
A1: Learners will apply listening, speaking and non-verbal communication skills and strategies to understand and communicate meaning for various audiences, purposes, and contexts.
Specific Expectations:
A1.1 Use listening strategies to understand oral communication.
A1.2 Use oral and non-verbal communication strategies to interpret and contribute to the meaning of messages.