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

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Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal - Critical Viewing Guide

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Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021) is a film about cheating—not necessarily by students; but, rather, by their parents and the adults attempting to sculpt their careers. The documentary investigates the mastermind behind

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English Language Arts, Career and Technical Education, Criminal Justice - Law

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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The Taming of the Shrew Film Guide (Zeffirelli):Close Reading- DISTANCE LEARNING

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This Viewing Guide helps students to move through Shakespeare's plot and to practice literary analysis. The package includes selected passages from the original text for students to translate into modern English. The film guide follows the film, but

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English Language Arts, Reading, Film

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

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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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"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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Teach the "Wheel of Excellence": Sport or Performance Psychology Lesson/Handouts

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Teach your students a powerful tool to help them gain focus and achieve excellence in their pursuits.According to Terry Orlick, celebrated sport psychologist, “Seven critical elements guide the pursuit of personal excellence: focus, commitment,

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Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Psychology

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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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"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)

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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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"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

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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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Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" (1993): Critical Viewing Guide

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Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson deliver a stunning performance in a film adaptation (1993) of William Shakespeare's, Much Ado About Nothing.This play - and film - never disappoint! Students love Shakespeare's comedy, including all the tricks and

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English Language Arts, Drama, Film

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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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Conversation Cards for Technology Use, Social Media and Online Video Games

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It’s time to get our students unplugged and talking about their Tech use. These cards are a powerful tool in the classroom, especially since so many teenagers have become enthralled with TikTok and other social media and games.This is a great set of

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English Language Arts, Career and Technical Education, Critical Thinking

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"Shattered" Novel by Eric Walters: Reading Guide - Rwanda, Black Lives Matter

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"Shattered" by Eric Walters brings to its readers the genocide of Rwanda, the efficacy of peace keeping missions, the issue of Black Lives Matter, civil wars in the last hundred years, and the struggle of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).Ian

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Civics

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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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Novel Study: Animal Farm by George Novel - Reading Guide + Essay Template etc.

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Animal Farm by George is a teachable novel on so many levels. First, the story is compelling and engaging for many readers at different levels. Second, the novel is so beautifully and masterfully crafted that the text 'makes sense' to students. The

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

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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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HOOSIERS Film Guide & the 5 Stages of Team Development - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a wonderful way to learn about healthy team development, using a key principle in Performance Psychology. Resource Includes:1. Reading Handout, outlining the FIVE basic stages of Team Development: forming, storming, norming, performing

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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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Handouts, Movie Guides, Lesson

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Power of Positive Self-Talk: Lecture & Practice Activity

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Performance and Sport Psychology has identified the value in teaching our learners the power of Positive Self-Talk. Teach students how to frame their future performances in the best possible light.In this lesson students will learn about:The value

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English Language Arts, 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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Lectures, Handouts

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"Tower" Documentary (2016): Guided Discussion on School Shooting & Gun Violence

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This is an excellent film for Secondary students as it builds understanding, empathy and critical thinking about school shootings. It is also beautiful, poetic and serious. "Tower" (2016), an animated documentary, tells the story of a sniper attack

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Critical Thinking

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Movie Guides

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Launch the Physical and Health Education Journal for DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a 20-Day Health Journal to give to your students. It's ideal for them to complete independently, or to work through alongside your guidance and teaching.The 20-Day Journal invites students to track three main components of their health:1.

Subjects:

Physical Education, School Counseling, Psychology

Grades:

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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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