Engaging the English Language Learner
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South Dakota, United States
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I have been teaching for twelve years in Title I multicultural schools in MN, AZ, and SD. I have taught 1st and 2nd grade regular education classes as well as sheltered ELL classes for students in grades Kindergarten-5th. I am SEI (Structured English Immersion) and ENL (English as a New Language) Endorsed and hold a Master's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. In addition to teaching in the elementary setting I also teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses on English language development in conjunction with local universities.
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Response Journal for Three Cups of Tea Young Reader's Edition
Mrs. Riddle's Three Cups of Tea Young Reader's Edition Response Journal
This eight page reflective journal will guide your students through reading the Young Reader's Edition of the best-selling book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. The journal provides opportunities for students to think critically, compare and contrast events, identify cause and effect relationships, and apply higher level thinking skills. These and many other skills are addressed in a creative, student-friendly way tha
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
Original Play Script for the Tortoise and the Hare
Mrs. Riddle's Original Play Script for the Traditional Folktale The Tortoise and the Hare
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Plays are great ways to promote fluency and communication skills! Why not try Mrs. Riddle's original version of The Tortoise and the Hare?! Written with beginning readers and struggling older students in mind, this play is provided with two versions of the script to accommodate male and female readers. It can easily be expanded or adjusted to incorporate mo
K - 5th
Drama, English Language Arts
Mrs. Riddle's Favorites: Six Traits Trade Books
Mrs. Riddle's Favorites: Six Traits Trade Books
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If you are looking for a picture book that would lend itself nicely to teaching one of the six traits of writing, look no further! Mrs. Riddle's Favorites: Six Traits Trade Books is an exhaustive 10 page list of beloved picture books that can be used to teach each of the six traits of writing, plus presentation. This list has been compiled from numerous resources and personal experience in teaching
PreK - 6th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Expository
Word Sneak
Word Sneak is an interactive oral language game that gets students talking about content in a fun, engaging way. Simply print, laminate, and cut the word sneak cards provided. Divide students into groups of 2 and allow them to have a conversation where they “sneak” the five word cards they have drawn into the discussion as seamlessly as possible. This game encourages both listening and speaking skills and can be adapted for any age or content.
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts
Mrs.Riddle's Cooperation Scavenger Hunt
Mrs. Riddle's Cooperation Scavenger Hunt
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Do you want to reinforce cooperation skills with your students in a fun and innovative way? Try Mrs. Riddle's Cooperation Scavenger Hunt! Students work as a team to solve each clue that eventually leads them to a prize. The clues are written in a rhyming pattern that is easy for students to read. The clues will lead students to the important rooms or areas of your classroom/school. This is a great beginning
K - 6th
Character Education
Friendly Letter Writing Printables
Wanting to teach your students about writing friendly letters? Needing to send a thank you note to a guest speaker or volunteer? This printable set includes twelve fun friendly letter writing templates for student use. Students just need to add in the date, complete the greeting, write the body of the letter, and add their signature. Simply choose the template that would work best for your students and purpose, print, and get to work writing!
K - 8th
Balanced Literacy, For All Subjects, Writing
Getting Acquainted Bingo for Buddies
Mrs. Riddle's Getting Acquainted Bingo for Buddies
Do you have a buddy classroom system with an older or younger grade level? Are you looking for ideas to break the ice and get the older and younger students working as a team? If so, then this is the game for you. Pair off an older student with a younger student and give each pair a copy of the bingo form. Set a time limit and have pairs meet other pairs, asking those they meet if either person in the group can sign his/her name to a box st
PreK - 6th
Five Star Writing Dice
After completing a piece of writing a student will roll the dice and self-edit for the area he or she landed on. This product can be used during writing workshop, journal writing, Daily 5, etc. to encourage students to self-edit. Each student can roll or the teacher can roll for the entire group. The file is differentiated for emergent and advanced writers and can be modified to meet your individual student's needs.
K - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching for twelve years in Title I multicultural schools in MN, AZ, and SD. I have taught 1st and 2nd grade regular education classes as well as sheltered ELL classes for students in grades Kindergarten-5th. I am SEI (Structured English Immersion) and ENL (English as a New Language) Endorsed and hold a Master's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. In addition to teaching in the elementary setting I also teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses on English language development in conjunction with local universities.
Teaching style
For English language learners I believe in creating lessons that follow the SIOP framework with a particular emphasis on comprehensible input and output as outlined by Stephen Krashen. All of my lessons strive to include a focus on new language acquisition in the form of meaningful engagement in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. My objective is to create purposeful language learning experiences for my students by following the teaching and learning cycle and continually improving my craft as a teacher.
Awards & shining teacher moments
*Employee of the Month
*Mentor Teacher to Student Teachers and Interns
*Graduated Summa Cum Laude, South Dakota State University Graduate program
*Awarded numerous grants for my classroom and school
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree (2004)
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN
Elementary Education
Graduated with Highest Honors, Education Department
Master's Degree (2012)
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in English as a New Language
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Top of my class (2012 graduates)
Additional biographical information
Above all, I believe in establishing a community of respect and safety that lowers the affective filter for English language learners. I utilize an ethnographic approach to learning more about my students and families so I can meet their needs and get to know them not just as students and parents but as individuals. I often find I learn much more from them than they do from me as their teacher.
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