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I am nothing if not eclectic.
I have taught in private schools in the US, Vietnam, and Ecuador, as well as at a university in Mexico.
As a Washington State native, I continually revisit my roots. Recently, I had the pleasure of teaching at an IB Private school in Bellevue.
Previously, I taught Language Arts in Arizona.
I have also taught Adult Education in Grant writing, reading, the ACT & TOEFL test taking, and writing fiction.
I am currently a PHD student at California Institute of Integral Studies where we consider the spaces where the intersectionality of thought systems can coexist in conversation.
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Hiroshima by John Hersey
These questions encompass the book as a whole rather than by chapter. Students are then to choose one area of interest and find artifacts, to support their knowledge to turn in with the questions.
The Book: John Hersey recorded the stories of Hiroshima residents shortly after the explosion, and gave the world first-hand accounts of the destruction.
Lexile 1190, pages: 152 [for unabridged version]
7th - 12th
English Language Arts
Also included in: World War II novel studies- bundle
the three Act PLOT structure
FULL Lesson PLan includes:
Visuals
Notes
Activities, writing,discussing, review, and Kinesthetic
Purpose: introducing Plot structure concepts, examples,
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts
Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury
REVISED Lesson
Chapter questions for group discussion, jigsaw, etc.
It details the life of Tomi, a Japanese-American boy, and his family during World War II, when Americans of Japanese descent were being sent to internment camps. Tomi lives in Hawaii, and witnesses the attack on Pearl Harbor. The story centers on the racist persecution of Tomi's family by others, the government's suspicion of the Japanese, and the family's efforts to downplay their Japanese heritage. He is joined by his haole
5th - 10th
Social Studies
Also included in: World War II novel studies- bundle
Inkheart Literature Circle questions ch 21-23
Included:
- vocabulary
-Comprehension questions
-Figurative language reference questions
- Questions about Mood and setting
-Connector questions that ask students to reflect on their own life experience.
- Asks students to create a graphic organizer of the major events in the text.
Quizzlet to accompany the chapter: https://quizlet.com/_3fe55a
7th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in: Inkheart Novel Study Bundle
Inkheart ch 13
Chapter 13-15 focus assignmentIncludes the following sections: Context based vocabulary building activities Mood Intertextuality questions Use of Expressive language -idioms etc. symbolism Character focus- Capricorn activity
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in: Inkheart Novel Study Bundle
Prefixes, suffixes, roots by Term
This list will help you to organize your goals for students throughout the year.
It will enable you to assign games and study assignments quickly and with an air of professionalism.
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Also included in: 46 weeks vocabulary bundle
Steinbeck, The Pearl: ch 4,5,6
Questions for ch 4, 5, 6
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts
Inkheart Ch 23-31
Ch 23-31 Short Answer questions for students to sum
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in: Inkheart Novel Study Bundle
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About the store
Experience
I am nothing if not eclectic.
I have taught in private schools in the US, Vietnam, and Ecuador, as well as at a university in Mexico.
As a Washington State native, I continually revisit my roots. Recently, I had the pleasure of teaching at an IB Private school in Bellevue.
Previously, I taught Language Arts in Arizona.
I have also taught Adult Education in Grant writing, reading, the ACT & TOEFL test taking, and writing fiction.
I am currently a PHD student at California Institute of Integral Studies where we consider the spaces where the intersectionality of thought systems can coexist in conversation.
Teaching style
Interdisciplinary, with an emphasis on historical context, student interaction and creative process.
IB world schooling
group work
Project based learning
Right Question Institute
Specific structures leading to student independence
Awards & shining teacher moments
Project Excel, Federal Grant, 4 years, $40,000
AVID CORE curriculum teacher
Artist in Residences, 2010, 2011
Graduate school, University Grants
My own education history
PH.D candidate - Women's Studies
IB school training
AVID curriculum training, San Diego, CA
ESL Certificate, Arizona State
Pacific Lutheran University, MA in Education
Seattle University, Bachelors English and Studio Art
Visions in old Masters oil painting technique, Italy
Additional biographical information
https://mwilber-teaches.my.canva.site/hire
Private Sector work
-Professional Tutor and writing editor
-Grumbacher Art teacher
-Copy editing for various authors
- Art Curator; Volunteer Coordinator of an art 501 3C, Seattle
- Art Director, Community Development Programs, Seattle
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