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Bilingual Literacy Geek
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tchrmj re: Closed Syllables SyllaBits Fluency Building Slideshow
Sorry-I just asked the question about rabbit, puppet etc.-if you can do this could I please have it in the normal powerpoint format? I appreciate your consideration in offering both formats.
May 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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tchrmj re: Closed Syllables SyllaBits Fluency Building Slideshow
Hi,
This is a wonderful product-your pictures re beautiful and I love the concept. However, since i couldn't preview the word list, I mistakenly thought it would be words with two closed syllables and a double consonant in the middle. Is there any way you could send me just the pages that have those words in this presentation? rabbit, puppet, etc? This is for developing 2nd grade readers in a Tier 3 intervention who aren't ready yet for all of the syllable types.
May 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Bilingual Literacy Geek  (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your question and kind words. I'm happy to send you the slideshow I made for double consonants. Would you mind emailing me at Bilingualliteracygeek@ gmail.com. I'm happy to send it in the format you need.
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brandinicole55 re: -le Syllables SyllaBits Fluency Building Slideshow
How many consonant le slides are in the powerpoint? Please email me at bburkett@pisd.us and bburkett31@gmail.com. Thanks for your help.
March 25, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Bilingual Literacy Geek  (TpT Seller)
There are 115 slides that break down 26 words into two or more syllables, with emphasis on the -le part. If the slideshow ever grows, buyers will be invited to re-download it at no additional cost.

Thanks for you question!
March 25, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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sstefany re: Closed Syllables SyllaBits Fluency Building Slideshow
Hi, What format is this in? Not familiar with the file type ppsx? Do you have in other formats. Looks great! Thanks, Sarah
March 17, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Bilingual Literacy Geek  (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your question! I uploaded them in a format under PowerPoint that opens immediately in a show. It's meant to be easy for students to use independently as well. However I can also make it available to you in the normal PowerPoint format which I know is also useful to teachers.

Please let me know if this interests you.

Bilingualliteracygeek@gmail.com

Thank you!
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userpj
Hi: Thanks for your quick response. This is great product. Thank you for it. The 'presentation' version of the file works great. Thank you.
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userpj re: SyllaBits Fluency Building Syllable Slideshows Complete Set
Hi. I just bought the whole set, but it is working different than the powerpoint downloads I've done before. I would like to e-mail you directly to get feedback.
This is a great product -- but I need help to do what I need to with it-- right now I can't. 2callme22@gmail.com Thank you, pj
February 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Bilingual Literacy Geek  (TpT Seller)
Thank you, PJ! I just sent you an email. It may be because I saved it in a format that would be easy for students to use independently, instead of having to navigate through the toolbar options to view the show. I did this because some like to use this as a center. I sent you the product in the "presentation" format. Due to its size, I sent it through Google Drive. Let me know if that works out better for you! Also, since it's a new edition, I am very curious to hear what you and your students think of it down the road. I hope they love it. Let me know!

Thanks Again,

Megan
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Liz Crow  (TpT Seller) re: Three Syllable Words SyllaBits Fluency Building Slideshow Mixed Practice
How many words are included?
January 31, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Bilingual Literacy Geek  (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your question! That particular slideshow breaks down 20 words into the three syllables. It includes a random mixture of the various syllable types that the entire series covers. If more words are added to the slideshows in the future, which is quite possible, you will be invited to re-download it at no additional charge. In fact, if you email me at bilingualliteracygeek.com I would like to send you one of these for free so you can see what they are about. Specify if you would like this slideshow or if you're interested in a different one. It's a new English version of a successful Spanish product that has gotten a positive reaction from the TPT community. Since this version is new, I'm trying to get it some exposure. Please let me know if you have any other questions about this or any other product! Thank you!

Also, here is a link to a video of the Spanish version in use in a whole group lesson. They are not exact, naturally, because they are different languages, but the concept is very similar.

http://youtu.be/GFONtJd1EnI
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Glittering13
Just wanted to say that I have begun using these on my 1st graders and they have taken SO well to these syllables. They put the word together before I even scroll to the entire word--last week they pronounced "microscopio" without a single hesitation! I know you said that there was no demand for the accompanying bundles--although I can hardly see why--but that you did submit one onto tPt. Would I be able to try that one to see if that is something my students would do well with? I'm just not sure what to search for if it is still floating around tPt.
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Bilingual Literacy Geek  (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad to hear it's been going well for them! That's exciting! As for the workpack, I would be more than happy to email you that for free in exchange for any insight you have into how it could be more useful to teachers and students. Maybe I've just been not great at promoting the item. Any advice you have would be appreciated. If you supply your email address, I'll send a copy to you.


Thanks again!
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Glittering13 re: B-L SyllaBits Spanish Compiled Open Syllables
Hola!

I have downloaded your free syllabits powerpoint and have reviewed your products on tPt for some time now. I am new to teaching (started last week) and would like to try your syllabits on my first and second graders this year. If the "m's" go well, I plan to purchase your entire bundle. I was wondering if you had published the accompanying assessments (I know the trial powerpoint says there is more to come, and that was one of them!) or if there are any assessment worksheets to go along with the powerpoint. I've been on your website before, but cannot seem to find the link to it now... not sure if your website might have an answer to this question and I'm just being redundant!

Thanks!
Dani
January 7, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Bilingual Literacy Geek  (TpT Seller)
Thank your for your questions, Dani. I hope your students find the slideshows enjoyable. I have been working on the assessments for quite some time. Each syllable set was taking me about 50 hours, because I wanted them to be thorough and of good value. My plan was to make an extensive pack for each syllable set and release each one as they were completed. I posted one a while ago but sadly...it did not sell. Not a single one. That led me to believe that there wasn't much of a demand for it at the time. Maybe there were other resources out there fulfilling that need. Since I only try to post products that folks need-no fluff- I shifted my focus to some other products I'll be releasing soon. I will certainly go back to making the assessment packets as you have alerted me to the demand, I'm just not sure when. If there's anything in particular that you would like them to include, please let me know and I'll try to add it to the projects. For now, I'll think of a way to reword my "coming soon" notice. Thank you for considering my products and please let me know if you have any further questions. Have a great spring semester!

Megan
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Michele Alesch  (TpT Seller)
I will take it for $150. Thank you so much! Let me know what I need to do to purchase it.

Thanks again,
Michele
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Bilingual Literacy Geek  (TpT Seller)
I'll change the price now! Thank you! Would you like me to send it to a home or school address? You may email me at meimeirose@gmail.com with info for privacy.
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Michele Alesch  (TpT Seller) re: Every Day Counts Calendar Math Kindergarten NEW Condition
I am interested in your every day counts calendar math set for kindergarten. Has it been used and is everything included? Would you be willing to take any less for it? I have a very tight budget and it wouldn't leave me much for the remainder of the year. Just let me know.

Thanks!
Michele
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Bilingual Literacy Geek  (TpT Seller)
Hi, Michele! It is a complete and unused kit. Everything that was shrink-wrapped still is. I did, however, have to write my name on the box to keep our TA's from removing it from the air conditioned storage room at my school. I definitely understand what you mean about the tight budget! Would it help if I make it $135 + the 15$ flatrate shipping for an even $150 (instead of 175+15)? Let me know if that works and I will adjust the price for you. Also, just as a side note, TPT now does school orders so you can now request it from your administration.

Thanks for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you!
Megan
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Dual Language Kinder  (TpT Seller) re: SyllaBits Spanish Ma, me, mi, mo, mu Slideshow
Will you be creating any kind of package deal for people who would like to buy all the syllable powerpoints. I teach dual language kindergarten and these will be perfect for my students!

Johna
March 19, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Bilingual Literacy Geek  (TpT Seller)
YES! I have posted compiled versions of the Sylla_bits slideshows. They are in two parts due to size. I hope you find them useful! Also, I noticed that you purchased a couple of the slideshows individually after you asked your question, so I am putting the compiled versions on sale just for you. Thank you!
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a Teach For America alumn with 5 years of experience, primarily in Bilingual Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade classrooms. I take joy in serving economically disadvantaged, minority, and/or immigrant students in Houston, TX. I have also found it incredibly rewarding to work with incoming TFA Corps Members and new teachers, serving as a mentor through Teach For America and the Knowledge is Power Program.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Varied. Like all good teachers, I love to use visuals, realia, chants/songs, total physical response (movement), and tactile kinesthetic opportunities for learning. I also love technology!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I was nominated for the Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Award as well as Bilingual Educator of the Year. Although I received the highest number of votes for the latter, I was ineligible for the award for only being in my 2nd year of teaching at the time. Darn.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BBA from University of Georgia and Teaching Certification from University of St. Thomas

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Originally from Savannah, GA, I attended high school at Savannah Arts Academy. I graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration. My intentions were set on consulting and entrepreneurship until Teach For America visited my business fraternity for an information session. I was brought to tears and embarassed that night by what I learned about the state education in our country, and the achievement gap that existed between economically disadvantaged students and their more affluent peers. Though in final round interviews with consulting firms, I instead took on the 2 year commitment to Teach For America and have now been in education for 4 years and counting! I cannot imagine having made any other decision.