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Ms Joanne

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Kanagawa, Japan
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I have been teaching for 20 years in a variety of school systems. I've taught K-5, but have been in Grade 1 for the last 10 years, in French Immersion in Canada and in English at an international school in Japan. I've also taught ESL overseas and in Vancouver. I love teaching language and love Grade 1 where you see those huge gains, academically and socially.
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Preview of Le Théâtre des lecteurs, les contes de fées (Reader's Theater French Immersion)

Le Théâtre des lecteurs, les contes de fées (Reader's Theater French Immersion)

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Ms Joanne
These 11 fairy tale reader‘s theatre scripts are especially written for French language learners, with roles for all readers, from Emergent to Fluent. Reading levels are geared towards French Immersion/Dual Language Grade 1 and 2 students, but could be used with any beginner-low intermediate French Language class. All scripts are stories of well-known fairy tales so allow students to build their French fluency and vocabulary while avoiding the frustration of not understanding the plot of the s
Preview of Fairy Tale Reader's Theater Scripts for Grades 1 and 2

Fairy Tale Reader's Theater Scripts for Grades 1 and 2

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Ms Joanne
Here are 12 reader's theater scripts for common fairy and folk tales with parts for emergent, transitional and fluent Grade 1 and 2 readers. A list of approximate reading levels for each part is included as well as follow-up reader response worksheets and organizers for students to write their own fractured fairy tale and/or script. The details: The 12 Reader's Theater scripts : Cinderella, The Elves and the Shoemaker, the Gingerbread Man, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Hansel and Gretel, J
Preview of Christmas Plays: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2

Christmas Plays: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2

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Ms Joanne
Here are 6 reader's theater scripts for Christmas with stories about Santa, the elves, reindeers, the Gingerbread Man, a family looking for the perfect Christmas tree and a mouse and a girl too excited to sleep on Christmas Eve. The details: Two Original Scripts : 1. Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree A family has never had a Christmas Tree because the mom is scared of them, but one day they visit Tomas' Christmas Tree farm and things change. 2. The Elves and the Missing Toys It's t
Preview of Noël: 5 Pièces de Théâtre des lecteurs pour Noël: French Christmas Plays

Noël: 5 Pièces de Théâtre des lecteurs pour Noël: French Christmas Plays

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Ms Joanne
These 5 Christmas readers’ theatre scripts are especially written for French language learners, with roles for all readers, from Emergent to Fluent. Two of the scripts are geared towards Emergent and Beginning readers while the other three scripts have a majority of roles for Transitional readers with a few for Beginning and Fluent readers. These scripts were developed for primary French Immersion/Dual Language students, but could be used with any beginner-low intermediate French Language class
Preview of Christmas Play Reader's Theater: The Elves who Lost the Toys

Christmas Play Reader's Theater: The Elves who Lost the Toys

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Ms Joanne
This is a 6 page, 6 part original reader's theater script. The elves have been working hard to get all the toys ready. Suddenly on the morning of Christmas Eve all the toys are gone. Where are they? Will they find them in time? The script is written with primary students in mind and contains parts for Transitional to Fluent readers as follows: o Transitional (roughly levels 10-12): Elf 2, Elf 3o High Transitional (roughly levels 14-18): Elf 1, Missing Clause, Santao Fluent (roughly levels
Preview of Three Little Pigs: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2

Three Little Pigs: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2

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Ms Joanne
A 4 page, 5 part reader's theater script for the folk tale Three Little Pigs. The script is written with primary students in mind and contains parts for High Emergent and Transitional readers as follows: o High Emergent (roughly DRA 4-8): Wolfo Transitional (roughly DRA 10-12): Pig #1o High Transitional (roughly DRA 14-18): Pig #2, Pig#3, NarratorThis allows children to work with classmates who may not be in their reading groups and makes for a nice change. It also allows fluent readers to
Preview of Le Théâtre des lecteurs: Les Trois Petits Cochons {The Three Little Pigs}

Le Théâtre des lecteurs: Les Trois Petits Cochons {The Three Little Pigs}

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Ms Joanne
This fairy tale readers' theatre script was written for French language learners, with roles for Emergent, Beginning and Transitional readers. Reading levels are geared towards French Immersion/Dual Language Grade 1 and 2 students, but could be used with any beginner French Language class. Voici un texte de conte de fées pour le théâtre des lecteurs avec des rôles pour les lecteurs en émergence, les lecteurs débutants et les lecteurs en transition. La pièce est écrite spécifiquement pour les
Preview of Adjectives Word Wall

Adjectives Word Wall

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Ms Joanne
This file contains 100 illustrated adjectives in 2 different word wall formats, one with 6 words on a letter-sized paper and another larger version, with only 3 words per page. All words are illustrated and the adjectives range from basic ones, such as tall or big, to more advanced words such as angelic, frustrated and exhausted. This word wall is geared towards primary and ESL students to help them expand their vocabulary so that they may speak and write with more style and precision. Other Wo
Preview of Le Théâtre des lecteurs: Boucle d'or et les Trois Ours {Goldilocks)

Le Théâtre des lecteurs: Boucle d'or et les Trois Ours {Goldilocks)

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Ms Joanne
This fairy tale readers' theatre script was written for French language learners, with roles for Beginning and Transitional readers. Reading levels are geared towards French Immersion/Dual Language Grade 1 and 2 students, but could be used with any beginner French Language class. Voici un texte de conte de fées pour le théâtre des lecteurs avec des rôles pour les lecteurs débutants et les lecteurs en transition. La pièce est écrite spécifiquement pour les élèves de 1re et 2ième année en prog
Preview of Complete Phonics Word Wall: Short Vowels, Blends, Long Vowels, R-Controlled

Complete Phonics Word Wall: Short Vowels, Blends, Long Vowels, R-Controlled

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Ms Joanne
This illustrated phonics word wall bundle contains over 1200 illustrated words for short vowels, long vowels, blends, digraphs, diphthongs and r-controlled-vowels. It covers 117 word families, blends and spelling patterns. This product is differentiated with visuals for ELL students and struggling readers. It has examples of short vowels beyond CVC and a range of vocabulary for more advanced students. The bundle contains three groups of phonics word families. 1. Short vowels -Subset #1: Sh
Preview of Les Adjectifs - French adjectives illustrated word wall

Les Adjectifs - French adjectives illustrated word wall

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Ms Joanne
This file contains 100 illustrated French adjectives in a word wall format. The adjectives range from basic ones, such as bon, mauvais, grand, belle to slightly less common ones such as rugueux et malodorant. 2 versions of the word wall are included, one in smaller font with 6 words per page and one with larger font at 3 words per page. All adjectives in this word wall are presented in their masculine form and feminine forms. When only an "e" is required to change the form, it has been added
Preview of Cinderella: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2

Cinderella: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2

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Ms Joanne
A 6 page, 7 part reader's theater script for the fairy tale Cinderella. The script is written with primary students in mind and contains parts for Transitional to Fluent readers as follows: o Transitional (roughly DRA 10-12): cinderella, prince, godmother, step-sister #1o High Transitional (roughly DRA 14-18): step-sister #2, step-mothero Fluent (roughly DRA 20+): narratorThis allows children to work with classmates who may not be in their reading groups and makes for a nice change. It also
Preview of Reader's Theater for Emergent Readers

Reader's Theater for Emergent Readers

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Ms Joanne
Here are 5 reader's theater scripts for common folktales, especially written for emergent readers with simplified language and repetition. Also includes comprehension and story-mapping follow-up activities which ask students to sequence, draw and orally discuss ideas and offer personal opinions. The details: The 5 Scripts : The Gingerbread Man, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Little Red Hen, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Three Little Pigs. 2 Versions of Each Script : The first version of
Preview of Les animaux: livres documentaires (Animals: French reading)

Les animaux: livres documentaires (Animals: French reading)

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Ms Joanne
This is a collection of 15 non-fiction mini-books on animals in French along with a packet for completing research projects. Each book has 5 to 10 pages on an animal’s diet, water source and habitat. As well the final page of each book contains interesting facts, but no pictures. The other pages all have real photos of the animal in its environment. The photos and the variety of text help the teacher to differentiate easily. The pictures allow students who cannot yet read, or who have a limi
Preview of Halloween: 5 Pièces de Théâtre des lecteurs pour l'halloween

Halloween: 5 Pièces de Théâtre des lecteurs pour l'halloween

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Ms Joanne
These 5 Halloween readers’ theatre scripts are especially written for French language learners, with roles for all readers, from Emergent to Fluent. Three of the scripts are geared towards Emergent and Beginning readers while the other two scripts have a majority of roles for Transitional and Fluent readers. These scripts were developed for primary French Immersion/Dual Language students, but could be used with any beginner-low intermediate French Language class. Voici 5 textes sur l'halloween
Preview of Christmas Play Reader's Theater: A Wolf's Christmas Carol

Christmas Play Reader's Theater: A Wolf's Christmas Carol

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Ms Joanne
This is a 7 page, 7 part reader's theater script based on "A Christmas Carol". The Big Bad Wolf is visited by The Pig of the Past, The Pig of the Present and The Pig of the Future as he considers whether he really should be blowing down all the pigs' houses, especially on Christmas Day. The script is written with primary students in mind and contains parts for Transitional to Fluent readers as follows: o Transitional (roughly levels 10-12): Pig 2, Pig of the Presento High Transitional (roug
Preview of Le Théâtre des lecteurs: Le Bonhomme de pain d'épice {The Gingerbread Man}

Le Théâtre des lecteurs: Le Bonhomme de pain d'épice {The Gingerbread Man}

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Ms Joanne
This fairy tale readers' theatre script was written for French language learners, with roles for Emergent and Beginning readers. Reading levels are geared towards French Immersion/Dual Language Grade 1 and 2 students, but could be used with any beginner French Language class. Voici un texte de conte de fées pour le théâtre des lecteurs avec des rôles pour les lecteurs en émergence et les lecteurs débutants. La pièce est écrite spécifiquement pour les élèves de 1re et 2ième année en programme
Preview of Verbs Word Wall

Verbs Word Wall

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Ms Joanne
This file contains 150 illustrated verbs in 2 word wall formats, one with 6 words on a letter-sized sheet of paper and another larger version with 3 words per sheet . The verbs range from basic ones, such as run, walk and see, for ELL leaners, to verbs such as discuss, slither and release to encourage vocabulary development in K-2 students. This word wall provides alternatives to common verbs and help your students make better word choices in their writing and oral presentations. Some verbs su
Preview of Halloween Readers' Theater: The Witch's House

Halloween Readers' Theater: The Witch's House

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Ms Joanne
A 7 page, 6 part reader's theatre script for Halloween, telling the story of a good witch who wants kids to come to her house for trick or treating and not be scared. The script is written with primary students in mind and contains parts for High Emergent, Transitional and Fluent Grade 1 and 2 readers as follows: o High Emergent (approximately levels 6-8): Tom o Transitional (approximately levels 10-12): Cat, Anne o High Transitional (approximately levels 14-18): Marie, Wanda o Fluent (level 20
Preview of Little Red Riding Hood: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2

Little Red Riding Hood: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2

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Ms Joanne
A 3 page, 6 part reader's theater script for the folk tale Little Red Riding Hood. The parts of the mother and the woodsman can be combined to make a larger part. The ending was recently revised to having the woodsman knock out the wolf and take him away, rather than shoot him with a rifle. The script is written with primary students in mind and contains parts for Emergent to Fluent readers as follows: o High Emergent (roughly DRA 4-8): Grandmother o Transitional (roughly DRA 10-14): Mothe
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Experience

I have been teaching for 20 years in a variety of school systems. I've taught K-5, but have been in Grade 1 for the last 10 years, in French Immersion in Canada and in English at an international school in Japan. I've also taught ESL overseas and in Vancouver. I love teaching language and love Grade 1 where you see those huge gains, academically and socially.

Teaching style

Hands-on and differentiated to meet individual student needs. I like to have the kids busy and engaged. My goal is to make all the children feel valued and challenged without undue stress or frustration on their part. I am mostly concerned with fostering a "love of learning" and an "inquiring mind" while teaching valuable, lasting skills.

Awards & shining teacher moments

2014: nominated for Prime Minister's award for teaching excellence.

My own education history

B.J. (Bachelor of Journalism) B.A. (Asian Studies) B.Ed (Elementary K-7) TESL Certificate

Additional biographical information

I grew up bilingually in Montreal, Quebec. I spoke French with my mom and relatives on her side of the family and English with my dad and his side. Now I have a bilingual daughter who speaks Japanese with her dad and his family and English with my side - no French for her but she has her two languages. I feel bilingualism or even better multilingualism is such a great gift to give a child.