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"Free Solo" Documentary Film Study (2018): Critical Viewing - DISTANCE LEARNING

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I love doing a film study with my class as a stand alone exercise. I tend to take a focus or position on a film and have students complete a viewing guide. Free Solo, 2019 Oscar winning documentary film, explores how solo climber Alex Honnold takes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

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

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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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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

Grades:

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

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

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Handouts, Movie Guides, Lesson

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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

Subjects:

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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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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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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"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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Taylor Swift Documentary, "Miss Americana": Critical Viewing Guide - Distance Ed

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In this Netflix documentary on American singer, Taylor Swift, we see a musician who is self-reflective and mature, ready to give a message to her fans.Miss Americana (2020) tackles several important issues: gender in the music world, body image,

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English Language Arts, Music, Film

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

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The Last Dance Michael Jordan Series Episode 1 Film Guide - DISTANCE EDUCATION

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Film Study: Breaking down the Michael Jordan Documentary Miniseries, The Last Dance EPISODE ONE: Analysis Guide Filmed during the last season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, The Last Dance, directed by Jason Hehir, documents the highs and lows of

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English Language Arts, Physical 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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Quotation Response for "Into the Wild" Film (2007): Double-Entry Journal

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"Into the Wild" (2007) is a biographical survival film based on Jon Krakauer’s book of the same name. Christopher McCandless, the film’s star, rejects conformity and materialism in order to discover life without a safety net. As a recent college

Subjects:

Film, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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

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Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

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Class Profile / Review Template: Consider Strengths & Needs of ALL Students

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Here is an easy and effective tool to ensure effective student engagement for ALL. Using the principles of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and work by Faye Brownlie and Judith King (Safe Schools), the Classroom Profile is a proactive plan to

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Special Education, Professional Development, Classroom Community

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Not Grade Specific

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Professional Documents, Graphic Organizers, For Principals & Administrators

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Using the Get Ready, Do, Done Template: Planning Organizer for ALL Students

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Sarah Ward, founder of Cognitive Connections in Concord Massachusetts, has created this practical approach for planning to help students. Most tasks have three phases: Getting Ready, Do, Done. This template helps students sequence the task, collect

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Special Education, For All Subjects

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Not Grade Specific

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Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers

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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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, 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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Teacher Manuals, Activities, Handouts

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The Painted Door (Sinclair Ross) Story / Film - Reading Questions + Answer Key

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"The Painted Door" by Sinclair Ross is among one of my favorite short stories to read with students. While it is a lengthy piece, it needs to be! The writer builds impact with setting (a cold, winter landscape) and interior thoughts (loneliness and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Guided Reading Books

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The Importance of Being Earnest: Critical Questions & Quotation Discussion

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Here is a reading guide that hits all the critical elements of discussing the play, The Importance of Being Earnest. The resource is flexible--you can use it when reading Oscar Wilde's play, or while viewing a film adaptation of the play. Students

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English Language Arts, Film, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Guided Reading Books, Movie Guides

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Orwell's "Animal Farm" Essay Template: Learning to Write the Literary Essay

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Animal Farm Essay Template: Learning to Write the Literary Essay I have created an effective Essay Template to help students write a literary essay, using quotations, on George Orwell's novel, "Animal Farm". The template is organized around the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Outlines, Scaffolded Notes

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Universal Design for Learning Teacher Planner: Plan with UDL- DISTANCE LEARNING

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As we plan for our students, it is important to plan with Universal Design for Learning in mind. Our students are worth it!Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework developed by CAST. UDL guides the design of learning experiences to meet

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Professional Development, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

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Staff

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Professional Documents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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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

Subjects:

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, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

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Executive Functioning Self-Assessment - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a useful tool to help your students understand WHAT Executive Functioning is, and WHAT SKILLS they need support with. I have created a Self-Assessment, which outlines the different skills associated with Executive Functioning. Use it with

Subjects:

Special Education, School Counseling, Psychology

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, Classroom Forms, Lesson

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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