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Performance Psychology Minicourse for Sport & Other Pursuits: 13 Lessons

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Performance Psychology Package for Sport and other Pursuits of Excellence: A Mini Course with 13 Lessons & Handouts Put on your Psychologist’s hat and teach your students how to reach excellence in their academic learning and in their personal

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Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

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The Last Dance FILM STUDY: Michael Jordan Documentary, 10 Lessons - DISTANCE ED

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Breaking down the Michael Jordan Documentary, 10 Lessons & HandoutsFilmed during the last season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, The Last Dance, directed by Jason Hehir, documents the highs and lows of Michael Jordan’s dominant team.View this

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Free Solo & The Rescue: Film Guides - Films About Courage, Skill & Character

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Here are two great documentary films by Academy Award-winning film director, Jimmy Chin. Both Free Solo and The Rescue highlight stories about how individuals can overcome tremendous physical and mental challenges, while performing gracefully under

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English Language Arts, Physical Education, Psychology

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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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Tupac, LeBron James, Bob Dylan & Two Distant Strangers: Black Lives Matter Study

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Here is a wonderful opportunity to explore with your students four powerful popular culture texts:1. Tupac Shakur's compact and vivid poem, "The Rose that Grew from Concrete" explores the concept of thriving despite economic, racial and social

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English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Black History Month

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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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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, Movie Guides

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10 Great Documentaries to Show Your Students: Film Guides - Distance Education

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Teaching THROUGH film is a widely accepted practice in both the English Language Arts, Social Studies & Science classroom. As a teacher, I can cover a lot of curriculum with a full documentary. The visual appeal of film allows students to stay

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

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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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Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides, Lesson

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10 Great Songs for the Classroom: Tupac, The Cranberries - Guided Song Responses

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Song Study Anthology: Teaching THROUGH song is a widely accepted practice in both the English Language Arts and Social Studies classroom. Songs are accessible, familiar, joyful and interactive for students. They lift the energy, bringing the class

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

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

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Performance Psychology for Sport & Other Pursuits: Part TWO - Lessons & Handouts

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Here is PART TWO of the Performance Psychology Package. Keep on your Psychologist’s hat and teach your students how to reach excellence in their academic learning and in their personal sports and hobbies. Our students need help in understanding what

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Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

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The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe: FULL TEXT and Guided Response

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Some stories lend themselves to close reading with a teacher-guided response. Here is a celebrated story by Edgar Allan Poe that reminds us that disease and contagion is the human leveller, particularly in the age of progress and scientific

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Handouts, Guided Reading Books, Scaffolded Notes

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Thirteen Lives (2022 Drama): Film Guide - Cave Rescue of a Thai Soccer Team -KEY

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Hollywood director, Ron Howard delivers a riveting dramatization of the 2018 Tham Luang rescue of twelve boys and their coach from a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. An expert team of cave divers are recruited to the rescue. They come with a

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Geography

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

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Movie Guides

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"My Octopus Teacher" Documentary: Critical Viewing Guide + KEY - DISTANCE ED

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Your students will love this vivid story of an experienced filmmaker, Craig Foster, who finds an unlikely underwater friend. This straight-forward movie guide invites your students to view critically and respond to questions

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English Language Arts, Biology, Film

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

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10-Day Health Journal: Track & Boost Fitness, Diet & Sleep - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a 10-Day Health Journal to give to your students. It's ideal for them to complete independently, or to complete alongside your guidance and teaching.The 10-Day Journal invites students to track three main components of their health:1. Daily

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Physical Education, School Counseling, Psychology

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

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Activities, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

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"The Biggest Little Farm" Film Guide: DISTANCE LEARNING & Earth Day

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The 2019 documentary film, The Biggest Little Farm, directed by John Chester, is about John and Molly (cinematographer and food blogger) who leave Los Angeles to find a farm they will run in a traditional, anti-corporate-agriculture style.This is a

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English Language Arts, Geography, General Science

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

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Handouts, Movie Guides

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Mamba Mentality & Kobe Bryant: Teach Focus, Distraction Control and Excellence

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What’s Behind the Lesson? No one believed in laser focus and goal setting more than NBA star Kobe Bryant. The coined term and the name of Bryant's book, "Mamba Mentality" refers to the mindset and skills involved in blocking out distractions and

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Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

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

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Activities, Handouts

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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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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, Lesson

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"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman: Cycle of Poverty -Guided Song Response + Answer Key

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"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman is beloved and appreciated by students from all backgrounds. First released in 1988, the song chronicles the gritty reality of a woman trying to escape the cycle of poverty, only to find herself in the very situation she

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English Language Arts, Music, Black History Month

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Guided Reading Books, Lesson

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"Minari" Film Study (2020): Critical Viewing Guide + Answer Key - DISTANCE ED

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Minari is a semi-autobiographical drama film about a Korean-American family growing up in rural Arkansas during the nineteen-eighties. Minari won the 2021 Academy Award for best Actress in Supporting Role.Young David and his family move from

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

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Movie Guides, Lesson

$5.00

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"Boys State" Documentary Film Study (2020): Critical Viewing - DISTANCE LEARNING

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I love doing a film study with my class as a stand alone exercise or as part of a larger study on a topic. I tend to take a focus or position on a film and have students complete a viewing guide.2020 Sundance Film Festival winner, Boys State is a

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Government

Grades:

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

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Movie Guides

$6.00

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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

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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