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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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"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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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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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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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

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Math, Applied Math

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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

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

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Archive Box Project: Making Historical Inferences - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Have your students build and present an ARCHIVE BOX that represents culture today or in the recent past. Students love gathering objects and written selections from their own world and presenting them as an historian would. PROCESS:1. Brainstorm

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Social Studies - History, Sociology

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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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Shin-chi’s Canoe & Shi-shi-etko: Three Reading Strategies

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Shin-chi’s Canoe, a picture book by Nicola Campbell, is a story about the Stolen Generation. Shi-shi-etko must return to Indian Residential School, along with her younger brother. This will be a yearly event for his family—including a period of

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Revision Tool for Students: "A Note to my Teacher"

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Most students are reluctant to revise their work because they don't know what the process looks like. As teachers, we need to help them look at their writing in new ways and to invite them--in a friendly manner--to re-visit their original work.Here

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English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Close Reading

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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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Brochure for Supporting Young Readers

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Here is a Colorful and Informative Brochure to advocate for young Readers. Post the brochure in the school library, in the classroom or handout during Parent-Teacher Interviews.Parents and caregivers want to help their young readers--they just don't

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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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.

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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