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Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

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State of the Union Student Viewing Activity Guide UPDATED

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

The President's State of the Union Address is democracy in action. Make history and current events come alive through this interactive viewing activity. Students watch the speech and use this guide to help them understand the ceremony, the speech,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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Think Archaeologist: Mystery Artifact/Native Americans/ Ancient Civilizations

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

Student or groups of students receive a mystery artifact. They use multiple sources and site evidence to tell what their artifact is, what natural resources were used to make it, where it was found, what culture created it, etc. After conducting

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Visual Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Research, Activities

CCSS:

RI.5.7, RI.6.8

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GEOMETRY ART APPLICATION

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

Students use their imagination while applying the geometric shapes they've learned. Students LOVE this project, and it provides enrichment for all student abilities. Make these Common Core math skill come alive with this project. This relates to

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Graphic Arts

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

4.G.A.3, 5.G.B.3, 5.G.B.4, 6.G.A.3

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Inauguration Viewing Guide - Presidential, Vocabulary, Questions, Quotes, More!

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

From this best-selling teacher, this new Inauguration Viewing Guide is complete with historical background, famous inaugural quotes, essential vocabulary, and thought-provoking questions that will engage students learning, discussing, and/or

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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Personal Narrative Writing: A Treasured Family Folktale and Oral History

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

Make Personal Narrative writing assignments meaningful to students and their families. Use this interview form to capture or discover a memory or event to be saved for generations. Parents have written me letters of thanks for this assignment.

Subjects:

World Languages, Writing, Oral Communication

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

W.5.3, W.5.5, W.5.8, W.6.3, W.6.5, W.7.3, W.7.5, W.7.8, W.8.3, W.8.5, W.8.8

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ACE Rubric for Answer, Cite Evidence, Extend!

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

This teacher and student friendly rubric helps students write clear answers with detail, evidence, and insightful explanations. My students' writing has improved considerably since we've started using it. Parents love it because it's so easy to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9

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Three Branches of Government Sorting Chart and QUIZ

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

Help students capture and retain the key elements of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. This sorting activity can be done as a "Cut and Paste" activity either on the computer or literally with scissors and glue.

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 8^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.5.4, RI.5.10, RI.8.10, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10

$3.99

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Debate Viewing and Assessment Guide

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

Make watching debates especially meaningful with this student friendly guide. This allows students to focus in on one or more questions during the debate. It's flexible in use, and you can differentiate the assignment based on the skill of your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Elections - Voting

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

SL.5.3, SL.6.3, SL.7.3, SL.8.3, SL.9-10.3, SL.11-12.3

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HOBBY ORAL, WRITTEN, or SLIDESHOW REPORT, RUBRIC

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

Discover students' hobbies and talents. Let them shine by sharing their passions. Help their classmates discover what may not be apparent in school. In my class, a shy and withdrawn student turned out to be into fencing! Imagine our delight to see

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Arts & Music, Physical Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Outlines

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2, W.6.2, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.SL.6

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PRESIDENTIAL/VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE VIEWING GUIDE, ISSUES EXPLAINED

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES ARE HISTORY IN THE MAKING. Make watching debates especially meaningful with this student friendly guide. Background information is provided about the debate structure. The HOT ISSUES are explained, and the political party

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

SL.5.3, SL.6.3, SL.7.3, SL.8.3, SL.9-10.3, SL.11-12.3

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (0.96 MB)

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State of the Union Address Student Viewing Activity Guide -- Parent Letter

By Mary TV -- Thinking Minds at Work

You can get this item FREE when you purchase the "State of the Union Address Viewing Activity Guide" (available on my Teachers Pay Teachers store) assignment to them. This letter helps parents see that you are not advocating for a particular

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Printables, For Parents

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• 41 years K-6 teaching experience; • mentor teacher; • staff development facilitator (effective teaching strategies for student learning and mastery); • Team Kids Teacher Leader (service learning/community service); • University of CA, Irvine – Field Study Supervisor, • Concordia University Adjunct Professor and Student Teacher Supervisor

MY TEACHING STYLE

My classroom is highly interactive. Students are fully engaged in class discussions, cooperative learning and hands-on activities, personal research, and debate. Higher level questioning and effective responding behaviors encourage student involvement and deep thinking. I enjoy my students. We work hard and laugh often.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Orange County, CA Teacher of the Year, Semi-Finalist Irvine Unified School District Teacher of the Year; Irvine Teachers' Association "Who's Who" Award; Irvine Prevention Coalition Leader Award PTA Founder's Day Awards; GATE Parent of the Year; University of CA, Irvine - Mentor of the Year; Phi Beta Kappa Award, UCLA

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors in Science, Psychology, UCLA; Masters in Science, Education, CA State University, Fullerton; Special Education Teaching Credential; Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; GATE certification; English as 2nd Language certification

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Love: Outdoors – hiking, kayaking, river rafting, camping, cycling; • Travel – as much as possible; • Reading and book groups; • Swing dancing (lindy hop); • My family – husband, daughter, son/daughter-in-law