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I attended Eckerd College and earned my BA in Communications. Later, I earned my teaching degree through a graduate program at Texas State University. I completed my student teaching in Austin, Texas, where I continued to work as a paraprofessional in the same classroom for the remainder of the year. I moved to central Florida and obtained a job in 6th grade ancient history in a Title 1 School, where I taught for 4 years. I now teach 7th grade Language Arts.
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Historical Fiction Book Report
Aligned to several FSA standards, this book report examines a historical time period, its innovations, and controversial issues through the lens of a fictional story. In this book report, students are asked to create a newspaper compilation of a variety of articles with different purposes: to analyze the central idea of a nonfiction text fixated on the time period; to argue a controversial issue of the time in an editorial; to draft a political cartoon that encompasses the sentiment of said con
5th - 8th
Informational Text, World History, Writing-Expository
Author's Purpose in the Newspaper (Common Core Aligned)
After studying author's purpose, students will apply their knowledge about the three types of author's purpose (inform, entertain, and persuade) to the newspaper. They summarize, citing evidence from each article as to why it supports their claim (Common Core) and then must transform each piece into a different author's purpose.
This project is aligned with:
R.L. 7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from t
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
Poetry Analysis Essay Outline
This is a 4-page document that includes an organizer, linear outline, directions, and sample transitions to write a literary analysis. It's constructed for the poem "Choices" from the Springboard unit, but it can be adapted to any poem easily. The Common Core Informational Text Rubric is used to grade the essay.
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
Themes of Geography Culture Research Project
Students study the elements of geography via their own culture. Encourages research about their generic culture as well as personal research via historical interview with family members. Students explore the elements of geography at their own level, making it more meaningful and applying knowledge at a more meaningful level.
This packet provides explicit instruction, parent signature form, guiding questions for all aspects of project, and rubric. Students will submit final project on a sepa
5th - 8th
Geography, World History, Writing
Athens-Sparta Valentine
Athens and Sparta had a love-hate relationship - they contrasted in many ways, yet still relied on one another from one Greek to another. After studying the relationship between the two Greek rival city-states, students create a valentine describing why they could and couldn't live without one another. This slide comes with requirements and rubric in a Valentine decor.
5th - 7th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Ancient Greek Vocabulary Comprehension Questions
This vocabulary worksheet set is a great for preview and practice while studying ancient Greece. It touches on the 4 types of government in Athens, as well as the marathon, acropolis and city-state. These vocabulary worksheets increase in difficulty with each level - a great way to bridge the gap and deepen learning, as well as differentiate! I've also included 3 adaptations for students with special needs.
Each activity has vocabulary comprehension questions, followed by a higher-level th
5th - 6th
Ancient History, Government, Vocabulary
Egypt Vocabulary Comprehension Questions
Includes 3 leveled vocabulary worksheets which can be assigned at intervals or given as needed according to level. Includes a pictoral glossary. Key terms of importance are: theocracy, pharaoh, delta, flood plains, cultural diffusion, among others. Level 1 is multiple choice, Level 2 is fill-in-the-blank, and Level 3 is cloze sentences. Excellent review for introduction to key terms in Ancient Egypt.
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Geography, Vocabulary
Cause and Effect of Punic Wars: Life as a Carthaginian
After studying the Punic Wars, it's sometimes difficult to identify the causes and effects of each war, including the effects on the incapacitated people of Carthage. Students are asked to write a Letter to the Editor that includes causes and effects of all 3 wars, direct effects on the Carthaginians, and time order. This assignment utilizes cause and effect practice of language arts and may work well as a cross-curricular activity. Students are also to write persuasively in a Letter to the
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Creative Writing, World History
Structured Collaboration Seating Chart - Literary Periods
These seating charts are designed using 6 major literary periods and are used for tables of 4 and designate collaborative roles, including: shoulder vs. face partners, numbered partners 1-4, and letters A and B. On the other side there is information about the literary periods, including sample texts. Both charts have a background of famous literature during that period. Includes 6 charts for 6 tables.
Using this structured role chart satisfies the Marzano element 6, cooperative learning. Stud
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Egypt SMART Notebook Unit
This SMART Notebook Unit contains a LFS student learning map with Florida's Sunshine Standards grouped by concept and themed into one major unit.
It also includes a vocabulary preview section, mini-lessons on each concept, major vocabulary, Egyptian achievements and pharaohs with graphic organizers outlining each concept. Many of my slides are used to preview concepts and infer about primary sources, using a Common Core approach. There is a cumulative project at the end about pharaohs, creati
5th - 7th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Text Features Map Project
After taking notes on text features, I have students do a text feature scavenger hunt with local maps. These are easy to find in a hotel, tourist information booth, or local amusement parks. Students will create their own map based off a book they are currently reading (all of my students are part of a literature circle so they ALWAYS have a book to pull from). With that information, they add text features to the map, explain their purpose and add other essential map parts. This document com
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Geography, Informational Text
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Experience
I attended Eckerd College and earned my BA in Communications. Later, I earned my teaching degree through a graduate program at Texas State University. I completed my student teaching in Austin, Texas, where I continued to work as a paraprofessional in the same classroom for the remainder of the year. I moved to central Florida and obtained a job in 6th grade ancient history in a Title 1 School, where I taught for 4 years. I now teach 7th grade Language Arts.
Teaching style
I like movement, action, and noise! I allow my students organized discussion throughout my teaching with lots of movement, partnering up with different personalities and hands-on learning. I allow music to help coordinate different elements of the lesson and engage in cheesy cheers, which the kids come to love! We are always expressing ourselves, allowing multiple opportunities for our true personalities to show. This contributes to a safe learning environment, where all personalities are respected and expected to shine!
Awards & shining teacher moments
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My own education history
BA in communications
M Ed in Elementary Education
Currently seeking Master's in History
Certifications:
Elementary Education
Middle Grades 4-8 all subject areas
Middle Grades Language Arts
Additional biographical information
I love to travel, explore, and embark on adventures! I'm a runner and love the outdoors and hope my active enthusiasm is contagious! My love for my area of expertise is evident in my travel destinations, and my students love indulging in those experiences with me! I hope to inspire my students to learn about this great earth we live on and indulge its rich history.
Check out my blog: http://deriverosdoozies.blogspot.com/
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