Canadians Love Hockey!
This week we are also talking about winter sports in Canada. The Period 2 group will be reading The Hockey Sweater.
This famous song pretty well sums up Canadian's feelings about hockey. It is often played at hockey games. Listen to the words and fill in the worksheet.
The Good Old Hockey Game
An extract from Roch Carrier’s “The Hockey Sweater” on the Canadian $5 bill.
Maurice Richard was a well-loved hockey player in Canada. Here are a couple little videos about him.
Maurice Richard
Who is your hero? Why?
This famous song pretty well sums up Canadian's feelings about hockey. It is often played at hockey games. Listen to the words and fill in the worksheet.
Here is the video of the story that was made by the National Film Board of Canada.
The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier
This is one of my favourite short stories! It not only tells us a lot about how hockey was such an important part of small town life but also a lot about Canada many years ago.
Maurice Richard was a well-loved hockey player in Canada. Here are a couple little videos about him.
Maurice Richard
Who is your hero? Why?
