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"The Rescue" (2021) Documentary Guide: Rescue of 12 Boys in a Thailand Cave -KEY

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"A riveting, stomach-in-your-throat documentary." INDIEWIREHere is a film that celebrates humanity at its most selfless and will rouse in your students the importance of drawing strength and courage from within. The Rescue, 2021 National Geographic

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English Language Arts, Earth Sciences, Critical Thinking

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Dear Basketball by Kobe Bryant: Poem and Video Organizer -DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a thoughtful and effective way to view and appreciate Kobe Bryant's animated short film, "Dear Basketball."Resource includes original poem, written by Kobe Bryant, graphic organizer to record thinking about the video, and a teacher's key to

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English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Film

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Are you Okay? Short Film on Online & Real-World Bullying - Video Organizer

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Here is a moving short film to show and teach during "Anti-Bullying Week" & "Pink Shirt Day".Animated short film, "Are you okay?" shows a relatable experience of two young adults being bullied online and in the real-world. The animated effect of

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English Language Arts, Film, Classroom Community

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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New Day's Lyric by Amanda Gorman: Poem Response Sheet + Answer Key

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Young Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman ushers in the 2022 New Year with a moving spoken word poem. In "New Day's Lyric" the uncertainty and instability of the past year has made the speaker reject the idea of going back “to what was normal” and to

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Black History Month

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If Anything Happens I love You - Animated Short Film, Grief and School Shooting

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If Anything Happens I love You won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2021. The story follows two parents as they struggle to face the death of their beautiful daughter, who died in a school shooting. The animation style of the film

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English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Film

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Read a Relaxation Script to your Students: Teaching Mindfulness

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Read a Relaxation Script to your Students: Teaching MindfulnessWhat’s Behind the Lesson?Throughout the year, I like to help my students un-stress by reading a Relaxation Script to them. It usually takes FIFTEEN minutes. It’s always a welcome break

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Health, Life Skills, Psychology

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby (1986): Guided Song Response + ANSWER KEY

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"The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby recounts the divide between the rich and poor and the limitations of laws aimed at prohibiting discrimination in public places and employment. A beautiful and moving song with two long piano solos, "The Way It Is"

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English Language Arts, Music, Other (Social Studies - History)

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Dear Basketball by Kobe Bryant + Hair Love -Video Organizers -Black Lives Matter

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Here are two great animated short films. Both Dear Basketball and Hair Love highlight stories about how individuals can overcome challenges, while performing gracefully under pressure. Hair Love follows the story of Zuri, a child with a lively mop

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English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Film

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"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley - Guided Song Response + Answer KEY

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"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley remains a favorite anthem for many students. The song is timeless and inspirational. The acoustic solo is mesmerizing and buoyant -perfect for the classroom!Listen to this celebrated freedom song with your students

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English Language Arts, Music, Poetry

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Rubric: Check for Understanding the Main Idea

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Here is a simple yet effective rubric to use with students to help them see if they are accessing the MAIN IDEA of a reading selection or book. The rubric can be used for stories, novels, nonfiction selections, and textbook readings. The rubric

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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What Makes Notre-Dame Cathedral so Iconic?: Research and Picture Proof

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What makes Notre-Dame Cathedral so Iconic? Research Events and Artifacts and Use a Picture Proof Graphic Organizer. Notre-Dame cathedral is one the most famous symbols of Paris, attracting over 13 million visitors yearly. This much-revered church

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Social Studies - History, European History, Religion

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Research, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Create a LIFE-SIZE Character Map: Novel or Play Project (Collaborative)

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Ask your students to a make a LIFE-SIZED character map of ONE character from the novel or play and illustrate their actions and thoughts. Students will love the opportunity to take their character out of the book and bring them alive. This is an

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Handouts

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Helping Students with Anxiety: "Into, Through & Beyond" Self-Reflection

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“Into, Through & Beyond” Self-Reflection Form: Helping Students with Anxiety Here is an effective tool to help your students build capacity in understanding their own struggles with Anxiety. The form invites the student to think more deeply

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Special Education, School Counseling, School Psychology

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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"Chorus of Captains" Super Bowl Poem by Amanda Gorman: Guided Response

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Bring to your students Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman's 2021 Super Bowl Poem, "Chorus of the Captains." This is wonderful example of the spoken word genre--accessible and vivid. The guided response Handout pulls out key phrases and images from the

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Poetry

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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Double-Entry Journal on Graphic Novel, "El Deafo" by Cece Bell

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Selection-Reflection: Keeping a Double-Entry Journal as you read El Deafo, the Graphic Novel by Cece Bell What’s Behind the Lesson:Double-Entry Journals give students a place to record their thinking as they read. The column-style page allows for a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Graphic Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts

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"The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers: Guided Song Response & Answer KEY

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Here is Kenny Rogers' signature song. "The Gambler" tells the story of a late-night meeting on a train "bound for nowhere" between the narrator and a man known as "the gambler." The gambler tells the narrator that he can tell he is "out of aces",

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English Language Arts, Music, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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Quick Chart for Identifying the Elements of Fiction in a Text

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Here is a reliable handout to help students understand the elements of fiction - Setting, Plot, Character, Language and Theme - in a story or book.Students need plenty of practice in understanding these ELEMENTS of FICTION. When I read a story or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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Angles and Architecture: Connecting Geometry with Notre-Dame Cathedral

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Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of the most famous symbols of Paris, attracting over 13 million visitors yearly. This much-revered church has been at the heart of Paris, France’s capital, for over 850 years. How does the architectural structure use

Subjects:

Math, Applied Math

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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Active Reading Strategies: Self-Reflection - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Students need help recognizing the Reading Strategies that good readers use everyday. Learning how to choose the right strategy helps in maximizing comprehension and reading efficiency.Here is a Self-Assessment Tool to use with your students. Review

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Handouts, Assessment, Lesson

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"The Great Brain" by John D. Fitzgerald: Character Map Creative Project

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Tom Fitzgerald is part big brain and part con man. He tries to take control of every situation. In this novel, he and his brothers deal with funny and touching adventures in a community at the turn of the century. Ask your students to a make a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

20 Years teaching Middle and Secondary Language Arts and Social Studies, Physical Education, Special Education. Conference Presenter on Literacy Strategies, Reading and Writing Workshop Approach. Curriculum Developer at the Middle and Secondary level. Coached High School and College teams in various sports, including Rowing and Track & Field.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Reading and Writing Workshop Approach. I teach a variety of students with a wide range of skills and abilities. Teaching resources aim to reach a continuum of learners, using flexible and engaging strategies.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Honours Bachelor of Arts (English Literature, Women's Studies); Masters of Arts (English Literature; Master's Thesis on Don DeLillo); Bachelor of Education (English and Social Studies); Diploma in Special Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I read widely, always with my students in mind. I believe in quality curriculum and bringing the finest materials to the classroom so I can reach ALL learners.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Civics, Government, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Psychology, General Science, Cooking, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, School Psychology, Close Reading, Classroom Community