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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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"Two Distant Strangers" Short Film: Critical Viewing Guide - DISTANCE ED.

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Two Distant Strangers is a must-see for high school students. This Oscar winning short film approaches the sensitive subject of systemic racism and police brutality. Clever and vivid, the 29-minute film presents a young Black man (rapper Joey

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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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"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

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Black Lives Matter: "Shut up and dribble" Instagram Response by LeBron James

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An excellent resource to build capacity and understanding around Black Lives Matter.BACKGROUNDER:More than two years ago, Fox News television host Laura Ingraham asked LeBron James to “shut up and dribble” when the NBA player was publicly critical

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"Hurricane" by Bob Dylan: Poetry Study - Black Lives Matter - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a highly celebrated protest song by American songwriter, Bob Dylan. “Hurricane” is a frank song about police brutality and racial injustice. The song traces the imprisonment of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, cataloguing the legal missteps

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King Richard: Tennis Film about Venus, Serena & Richard Williams - Viewing Guide

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King Richard (2021) follows the journey of a family whose uncompromising commitment ultimately delivers two of the world's greatest sports legends: Serena and Venus Williams. The film gives viewers an interpretation of actual events, using real life

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Hair Love (2019) - Animated Short Film - Viewing Guide, Black Lives Matter

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2020 Academy Award winner for best Animated Short Film, Hair Love follows the story of a young Black father tasked with styling his daughter’s hair for the first time. Hair Love powerfully encourages kids to embrace their natural hair amid white

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Black History Month

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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