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Inference Activity: Making Inferences using Pixar-esque Shorts: Paper & Digital

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After viewing 8 Short Films, students will answer inference questions and cite evidence from each of the shorts that proves the inferences. The Short Films are hyperlinked within the assignment and within the teacher's copy so a YouTube link for

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Theme Activity using Pixar-esque Short Films & Movie Clips: Paper & Digital

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In the first theme activity, students will watch 14 different animated movie clips and determine the theme of each clip. In the second activity, students will watch 7 short films, form a list of thematic topics for each film, and then turn one of

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Identifying Story Elements with Pixar-esque Short Films & Movie Clips BUNDLE

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Students will practice identifying and analyzing story elements while they watch over 95 different short films, movie clips, and movie trailers. Students knowledge of literary fictional elements will be strengthened as they identify genre,

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Determining Types of Conflict using Movie Clips: Paper and Digital

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Students will watch 14 different animated movie clips and determine the type of conflict present in each clip. Four Types of Conflict will be shown: Character vs. Character, Character vs. Self, Character vs. Nature, and Character vs. Society. After

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Character Analysis using Pixar-esque Short Films: Print & Digital

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In this Character Analysis Activity, students will watch 9 different short films and analyze the characters in the films by determining their character traits. They will then cite evidence from each clip that proves the character traits. The product

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Plot Diagram with Pixar-esque Short Films: Print & Digital

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Students will watch 8 Short Films and then complete a plot diagram for each film. In addition to identifying the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution, students will also need to identify the Setting, Characters, and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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Sequencing Events using Pixar-esque Short Films

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Students will sequence events in 4 different short films. The short films are hyperlinked within the assignment. An answer key is included. These are great to use when teaching about plot and plot elements. After students have placed the events in

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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Determining Genre using Movie Trailers and Short Films: Print & Digital

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Students will identify the genre of 21 different movies based on their movie trailers and identify the genre of 7 different short films. They will then cite evidence from each movie trailer and short film that proves the genre. The trailers and

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Analyzing Literary Settings using Pixar-esque Short Films: Paper & Digital

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This Fictional Story Setting Activity contains 6 short films that students will view and analyze for the 5 Elements of Setting: Time, Place, Weather, Social Conditions, and Mood. Product contains Print and Digital versions of the resource.

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FREE Inference Activity: Making Inferences using Short Films

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Free Inference Activity where students will watch a short film and then answer inference questions about the film. Students will also be asked to cite evidence from the short film that proves their inferences. Product includes Print and Digital

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've taught middle school remedial reading courses for the past 24 years. I've also done private reading tutoring for elementary aged students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe the most effective way of teaching involves a variety of teaching styles. Some objectives require direct instruction, while others are more effective with student-centered methods.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2018: "Outstanding Educator of the Year." (District Award) 2022: The Utah Jazz's MVE (Most Valuable Educator)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA: Political Science; MEd: Elementary Instruction & Curriculum Design; Endorsements: Reading Specialist; Special Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not teaching, my time is spent with family. I have an amazing husband and two daughters (ages 7 and 9). We enjoy spending our summers soaking up the sun. We also spend a lot of our summer vacation visiting the MLB fields around the country and watching America's pastime. Finally, I am a huge advocate for organ donation and also spend a great amount of time promoting and advocating for this cause.

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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, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Chinese, Arts & Music, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, School Counseling, Character Education, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community